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Alex Dick, of Mamou High School, squats in the Sacred Heart Invitational. His best mark in the event was 585 pounds, and his total mark on the day in all three events was 1,450 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Alex Dick, of Mamou High School, squats in the Sacred Heart Invitational. His best mark in the event was 585 pounds, and his total mark on the day in all three events was 1,450 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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SH hosts second annual powerlifting invitational

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Area schools competed in the second annual Sacred Heart Invitational, held Saturday, January 14. In the boys competition, Pineville placed first with 69 points, Sacred Heart placed second with 41 points, and Mamou placed third with 29 points.
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GOP rebels deserve credit for first week success

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
While the House of Representatives were using fifteen ballots to elect Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker, some Republican politicians and commentators grew impatient.
EPSO Arrests

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Devin Paul McIntosh, 21, Ville Platte, was arrested January 11, 2023, by Probation and Parole for probation or parole violation.
DONOR T-SHIRT - Blood drive organizer Chasity Monier shows the t-shirt donors received. (Photo courtesy of Chasity Monier)

DONOR T-SHIRT - Blood drive organizer Chasity Monier shows the t-shirt donors received. (Photo courtesy of Chasity Monier)

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Blood drive held in Mamou a big success

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Chasity Monier, owner of Monier Insurance in Mamou, spearheaded a blood drive held in Mamou on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Her son, Alex Wilson, has been in the hospital over the last 2 weeks in the ICU and has required multiple units of blood and platelets.
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Vidrine is arrested for stolen four-wheeler

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office releases the following: On the 17 th of January 2023 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Patrol Division stopped a four- wheeler on LA. 10.
Standing from left are Sheila Joseph, District 7; Karen Vidrine, District 3; Kristy Briley, District 9; Donald Anderson, District 13; Lonnie Sonnier, District 1; Calvin Leday Jr., District 12; Wayne Dardeau, District 4; Nick Chaumont, District 2; Mike Fontenot, District 6; Bobby Hamlin, District 11; Fannie Soileau, District 10; Monica Andrus, District 5; and Wanda Skinner, District 8. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Standing from left are Sheila Joseph, District 7; Karen Vidrine, District 3; Kristy Briley, District 9; Donald Anderson, District 13; Lonnie Sonnier, District 1; Calvin Leday Jr., District 12; Wayne Dardeau, District 4; Nick Chaumont, District 2; Mike Fontenot, District 6; Bobby Hamlin, District 11; Fannie Soileau, District 10; Monica Andrus, District 5; and Wanda Skinner, District 8. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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EPSB elects new officers, hears update on Special Olympics

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Monday, January 16, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Six new members and seven returning members received their oaths of office at the beginning of the Evangeline School Board meeting held Wednesday, January 11.
MAYOR DESHOTEL PRESIDES OVER FIRST MEETING - Mayor Leisa Deshotel (center) presided over her first council meeting since being sworn in last December. She is shown with Mayor pro temp Robin Young (left) and Clerk Sandrez West. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

MAYOR DESHOTEL PRESIDES OVER FIRST MEETING - Mayor Leisa Deshotel (center) presided over her first council meeting since being sworn in last December. She is shown with Mayor pro temp Robin Young (left) and Clerk Sandrez West. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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New Mamou administration holds first meeting

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Monday, January 16, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Several housekeeping issues were addressed during the January 11, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, as the new mayor and council members conducted their first meeting of the year. District 4 Alderman Robin Young was appointed as mayor pro temp.
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At the Library

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Monday, January 16, 2023
Good news to kick off 2023 with... plans are in the works for a new Basile Branch Library! The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control met on January 9, for its first meeting of the new year.
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Executive session is entered over truck incident

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Monday, January 16, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Pine Prairie Village Council, during its meeting held Thursday, January 12, entered into executive session to discuss an alleged incident with Chief L.C. Deshotel and a truck.
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Theft of fishing gear leads to arrest

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
On December 3, 2022, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of multiple thefts that have been occurring from the exterior to a residence located at the 1000 Blk. of Black Lake Rd. within the unincorporated area of St. Landry.
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