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Mamou Elementary names honor students for third nine-weeks

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Mamou Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: Kindergarten: Perfect Attendance - Tucker Gaspard, Charlotte Guillory and Kaison Clavier.
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Vidrine Elementary announces honor students for third nine-weeks

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Vidrine Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Dalilah Allo, Anthony Gallow, Sebastian Johnson, Brantley Thibodeaux, Kai’dence Thompson and Ivy Vidrine.
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Ville Platte Elementary lists honor students for third nine-weeks

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Jeremiah Bartie, Elizabeth Dupechian, Jermany Gallow, Naomi Guidry, Brooklyn Jones, Jonus Manuel, Serenity Tezeno and Andre Thomas.
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Five Public Officials Arrested in Evangeline Parish Investigation

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Evangeline Parish - In March of 2026, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) requested the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID) to investigate allegations of malfeasance involving multiple public officials, related to the access and dissemination of protected...
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EPSO searches for suspect

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Hello Everyone, This is Sheriff Charles R. Guillory for the Evangeline Parish Crimestoppers. Law Enforcement relies on the public to help solve crimes. Many times the community will give tips leading to an arrest .
Boggy Bayou queens celebrate Easter with residents

Boggy Bayou queens celebrate Easter with residents

Boggy Bayou queens celebrate Easter with residents

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Monday, April 6, 2026
On Sunday, March 29, several of the Boggy Bayou Festival royalty visited Prairie Manor Nursing Home to help the residents celebrate Easter.
Pictured is the Pine Prairie Percussion Ensemble that competed in the Winter Guard International Dallas Regional Championships. The group also competed in the Magnolia Performing Arts State Championships. Among those who competed are Kayden Soileau, Camren Vidrine, Annalise Melancon, and Claire White. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Naquin)

Pictured is the Pine Prairie Percussion Ensemble that competed in the Winter Guard International Dallas Regional Championships. The group also competed in the Magnolia Performing Arts State Championships. Among those who competed are Kayden Soileau, Camren Vidrine, Annalise Melancon, and Claire White. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Naquin)

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“Percullating”

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Monday, April 6, 2026
Staff Report Over the past two weeks, the Pine Prairie Percussion Ensemble added hardware to its trophy case by claiming top honors at separate regional and state championships.
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Interstate chase leads to arrest

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Monday, April 6, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor A high speed chase on Interstate 49 led to the arrest of a suspect who was wanted for outstanding warrants from East Baton Rouge Parish.
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