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Armed robbery is reported in Ville Platte

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Staff Report

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry and his wife, Sharon, walk down the steps of the state capitol on Sunday during the inauguration ceremony. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Jeff Landry inaugurated as Louisiana’s 57th governor

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

By: HARLAN KIRGAN
Louisiana State Newspapers

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier receives his oath of office as Louisiana Speaker of the House on Monday from House Clerk Michelle Fontenot, left, At right is DeVillier’s wife, Lisa. The DeVilliers are from Eunice and Fontenot is a native of Eunice. (LSN Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier elected House Speaker

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

By: HARLAN KIRGAN
LSN Editor

Butler, Cloud are sworn in to new terms

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

By: TONY MARKS
Editor

Judge Gary Ortego, of the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, (left) administers the oath of office to the Evangeline Parish Police Jurors. From left are Daniel Arvie, District 9; Keith Saucier, District 1; Kevin Veillon, District 5; Bryan Vidrine, District 7; Tim Causey, District 4; Ryan Ardoin, District 3; Darion Arvie, District 8; Brent Guillory, District 6; and Sidney Fontenot, District 2. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Police jury takes oath of office; secretary-treasurer announces retirement

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor

The Sacred Heart Trojans are pictured as they celebrate with the first place trophy. Team members include Jesse Johnson, Alex Estilette, Lane Perry, Gavin Patin, Kain Fontenot, Sam Richardson, Isaiah Rion, Owen Johnson, Andre Fuselier, Beau St. Romain, Abram Manuel, Justin Castille, Evan Fontenot, Ashton Janice, Aaron Do, Alex Pitre, Bailey Perrodin, Rhett Lejeune, Alex Clark, Ashton Boney, Kolton Lafleur, and Sam Lafleur.

Third annual SH powerlifting invitational is held

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

By: TONY MARKS
Editor

Our people have not come first. This will soon change.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

With our inauguration now over, I am left with an overwhelming feeling of hope for the future of our great state.

EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons:

Early dismissal

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Due to the projected inclement weather, Sacred Heart School will dismiss at 11:00 AM today, Monday, January 8th.

JULY 16 - Family members and friends of Brittany Fontenot are pictured as they gather for a peaceful protest at the courthouse. In the center is Hamilton Frank, an uncle of the victim. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)