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Pictured is musical artist Trombone Shorty as he rides on the state’s alligator float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The state will now have a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade that will carry festival queens from around the state, including Queen Cotton LXVIII Amber Borne. (Photo courtesy of Billy Nungesser)

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Pasadena royalty

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, which is an event in New York City known for its giant Snoopy and Woody the Woodpecker balloons, was this year’s most viewed entertainment program with over 27 million viewers.

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Crash in Soileau claims the life of a Basile resident

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Staff Report Louisiana State Police Troop D reported a Basile resident has died in a two-vehicle crash near the community of Soileau in Allen Parish. According to Trooper Derek Senegal, troopers were called out to investigate the vehicle accident on La. Hwy 26 about two miles south of La.

Pictured is an alleged scam text message that was reported to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

Sheriff warns against holiday scams

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Staff Report The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Charles Guillory are reminding the public to be vigilant and aware of on-going scams this holiday season.

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Early voting continues

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor As of Wednesday morning, 334 parish residents voted early for the December 10 election. Early voting continues at the Registrar of Voters Office until Saturday, December 3, from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Dec. 6 by 4:30 p.

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BRENDA DUPRE MCGEE

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

MAMOU - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Brenda Dupre McGee at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice. Father Hampton Davis was the celebrant of the mass, which was followed by interment at Reed Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3 p.m.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.

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Liz Cheney wins 2022 Turkey of the Year Award

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

It is an annual tradition on our Ringside Politics TV and radio programs to award a “Turkey of the Year.” This designation is bestowed on an especially worthy politician or celebrity who deserves such ignominious recognition.

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Christmas Events

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Turkey Creek - On Saturday, December 3, the Village of Turkey Creek will hold its Christmas parade beginning at 11 a.m. followed by more holiday events in Drouet Park. Pine Prairie - On Saturday, December 3, the Village of Pine Prairie will hold its Christmas parade beginning at 4 p.m.

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Star teachers shine

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Monday, November 28, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor Twenty-one educators were again selected as each school’s teacher of the year for this school year. Of those shining stars in the school district, three district winners were selected representing each grade level.

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December election set; early voting is underway

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Monday, November 28, 2022

LSN Staff Report BATON ROUGE - The Congressional General Election is set for Saturday, December 10, and early voting is underway at the Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Office. Early voting will be observed now through Saturday, December 3, (excluding today, November 27) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.

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