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Police our borders not the globe

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

At the end of the Trump administration, our southern border with Mexico was fortified as major improvements in security had occurred including the construction of a border wall.

Miya McKinney, of Louisiana Christian University, was named player of the year in the Red River Athletic Conference and was named to the All RRAC First Team. (Photo courtesy of Niki McKinney)

McKinney is named player of the year

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

PINEVILLE – Louisiana Christian University women's basketball player Miya McKinney has continued to add awards and accolades since the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.

Madisyn Nelson (on the left) is pictured with Dr. Paul Coreil Chancellor of LSUA (on the right). (Photo courtesy of Madisyn Nelson)

Nelson receives awards

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

ALEXANDRIA – Madisyn Nelson received several awards at the Honors Convocation on March 23, on the campus of LSUA. Nelson received the Provost Award for students who maintained a 4.

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Accident claims the life of victim

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

On the 25 th of March 2023 at approximately 12:53 am the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department responded to an accident on Rocky Lane near LA. Hwy. 10. Upon arrival Deputies found a four-wheeler in the ditch and an unresponsive male.

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EPSO searches for 80-year-old woman

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following: On 3/25/2023 at approximately 10:30pm the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received a call concerning an elderly woman not returning from her walk.

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Brignac is recused from Sam’s case

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Monday, March 27, 2023

By: GARLAND FORMAN Publisher The Third Circuit Courts Appeals ruled in favor of Christina Sam in having Evangeline Parish District Attorney Trent Brignac recused from prosecuting the criminal case against Sam.

ATHLETES MEET – Blake Hebert (left) and Will Fontenot (right) met at a game recently. Hebert is a survivor of cancer, and Fontenot has been battling it. Hebert shared some faith and hope with Fontenot as he told him to never give up. (LSN photo by Jessica Richard)

Two athletes share a moment on the field

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Monday, March 27, 2023

By: CARISSA HEBERT LSN Editor The power of prayer has shown many how strong faith can be when life’s challenges come along. Last year when Kinder Yellow Jacket Will Fontenot began battling AML Leukemia, his team members supplied support through prayer.

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BARBARA VEILLON FRIEDMAN

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Barbara passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Bailey Place, where she resided in Bunkie. At Barbara’s selfless request, her body was donated to Louisiana State University for the advancement of education in the field of science.

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At the Library

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The Ville Platte Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. to discuss its latest book and choose a new one. New members are welcome to join in.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Scharika Fondelez Patin, 37, Mamou, was arrested March 21, 2023, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for six counts of failure to appear for court.

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