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Complaints are heard about Deshotel property

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Pine Prairie Village Council, during its meeting on Thursday, February 9, heard from Sue Ortis about property next to her home that belonged to Wade Deshotel. Ortis told the council Deshotel passed away in June of 2017 and nobody has been around the property since then.
Bearcat wrestling coach Ben Bertrand congratulates seniors Luc Johnson (left) and Christian Bergeron (right) on their individual state championships in their respective weight classes. Both claimed titles for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Tracy Veillon)

Bearcat wrestling coach Ben Bertrand congratulates seniors Luc Johnson (left) and Christian Bergeron (right) on their individual state championships in their respective weight classes. Both claimed titles for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Tracy Veillon)

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Close...but no crown

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY - For the first time in five years, Basile High School’s varsity wrestling team did not bring home a state wrestling crown.
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China, our Teflon enemy

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
The communist dictators of China are brutal authoritarians who have been repressing the basic human rights of their own people for decades. In China, citizens do not have an independent media or the freedom to speak, assemble, petition their government, or practice their religious faith.
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Search results in drug arrests

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Monday, February 13, 2023
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office releases the following: On the 7 th of February 2023 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant on North Thompson Street in Ville Platte.
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Mamou to undergo gas pressure testing

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Monday, February 13, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the February 9, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, members approved a contract with PIP (Pipeline Integrity Partners LLC) for testing gas pressure.
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Mamou Elementary hosts Cornhole Tournament

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Monday, February 13, 2023
Mamou Elementary was the site of the latest round of the Evangeline Parish School Districts Special Olympics in the parish as the campus hosted a Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, February 9.
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Lakeview Park and Beach to host Balfa Week

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Monday, February 13, 2023
EUNICE - Learning to play Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole music is at the heart of the 20th Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week from March 20-26, 2023, at Lakeview Park and Beach.
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At the Library

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Monday, February 13, 2023
Save the date! We will host our annual Library Fest this year on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the main library in Ville Platte. We will be contacting authors, vendors, and civic and social groups who would like to promote their goods! Details will be shared soon.
Ribbon cutting is held at FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

Ribbon cutting is held at FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

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Ribbon cutting is held at FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

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Monday, February 13, 2023
It was a beautiful sunny day for the ribbon cutting and grand opening held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 for FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers located at 220 N. Chataigner St. in Ville Platte.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, February 13, 2023
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.
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