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Monday, April 10, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Gideon Lee Joseph, 33, Mamou, was arrested April 5, 2023, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear for court.

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Battery of the infirm leads to arrest

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

On April 4, 2023, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 500 Blk. of Wyble Rd. Ville Platte, La. in reference to an elderly 85 year old W/F victim suffering from multiple injuries.

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EPSO searches for missing person

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

LEKEISHA RASHELLE ARVIE AGE 27 (DOB 2-21-1996) WAS LAST SEEN IN THE AREA OF AVIE ST IN THE CHATAGINIER AREA OF EVANGELINE PARISH ON 4/3/2023. FAMILY MEMBERS ARE CONCERNED BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HER SINCE.

Kayla Kincanon, a master herbalist, checks out one of many herbs used in natural healing. (Photo courtesy of Kayla Kincanon)

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Finding that herbal feeling

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Ville Platte native and owner of Brambles Herbal Apothecary, Kayla McFarlain Kincanon’s interest in holistic/natural healing and herbal medicine began when her oldest son, Lance, was sick 20 years ago.

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Parish’s tannerite ordinance is finalized

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the April 4, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the jury finalized a noise pollution ordinance banning the use of tannerite with propane as a recreational activity.

Newly hired McNeese mens’ basketball coach Will Wade (left) meets with the head coach of the State Champion Oakdale Lady Warriors Renotta Edwards. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

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Will Wade, new McNeese coach, visits area

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor OBERLIN - There is a new general in town.

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EULA CHAPMAN

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Eula Chapman at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, which was followed by burial at Fontenot Cemetery in Tate Cove.

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MARY A THOMPSON FONTENOT

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Mary A. Thompson Fontenot at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, which was followed by entombment at Evangeline Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.

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LOU ELLA REED FONTENOT

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Lou Ella Reed Fontenot, 93, of Mamou, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Burial followed in Reed’s Cemetery. Mrs.

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