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Jarreau is arrested for attempted murder

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

On January 19, 2026, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located in the 2000 block of St. Julien Road. Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene and initiated a preliminary investigation.

Youngsters are pictured as they participate in the Little Courir Chicken Chase during the inaugural Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras celebration in 2024. (Gazette file photo)

Weather forces cancellation of Bastrop Mardi Gras

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The threat of winter weather has forced the cancellation of the third annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras celebration, which was set for tomorrow, January 30, and Saturday, January 31.

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Information on May election is shared

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

The qualifying period for all party primary office candidates is February 11 through February 13. Items on the ballot are U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, La. Supreme Court Justice, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Member, and Public Service Commission Member.

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After two seasons, Lamb resigns

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - After two seasons as head football coach of the Mamou Green Demons, Laquintin Lamb has announced his resignation. During his stint as head coach, the Green Demons held a record of 7-13. That was an improvement from the 5-14 record from the prior two seasons.

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School board shares more information on audit

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Additional information was shared regarding the audit report of the Evangeline Parish School Board. The school district ended the previous fiscal year, which concluded on June 30, 2025, with a deficit of $10,744,140.

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DARBY LATRECE ROSE THOMAS

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NKJV Darby Latrece Rose Thomas was born on February 22, 1981, to Raynella Lavigne Rose and Leroy J. Rose. Darby entered into eternal rest at her home on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

It was standing room only as local residents, police personnel, town employees, and family members of police chiefs candidates gathered for the January meeting of the Basile mayor and council. (LSN photo by Darrel LeJeune)

Decision deferred

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor A standing-room-only crowd filled the Basile Town Council chambers Monday night, Jan.

EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

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

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The real Bill Cassidy returns

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has a horrible history of voting with liberal Democrats and harshly criticizing President Donald Trump. In 2021, he was one of only seven U.S. Senate Republicans who voted to convict President Trump on bogus impeachment charges.

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Conviction is announced

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Evangeline Parish District Attomey's office announced the January 22, 2026 conviction of Christopher John Lalonde on twenty-one (21) counts of Pomography Involving Juveniles Under the Age of Thirteen wherein he was sentenced to serve thirty (30) years at hard labor.

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