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Mamou police seek public’s assistance in drive-by shooting

On Tuesday, April 12, at approximately 4:40 p.m., officers with the Mamou Police Department were dispatched to the area of 500 3rd Street in reference to a drive-by shooting. Officers arrived on scene and secured the area. No injuries were reported.

Missing person is located

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office reported, on Wednesday, April 13, a missing person has been located. Martin Joseph Boone II, age 53, of Mamou, was reported missing on April 12.

EDWARD “BOZ” VIDRINE

EDWARD “BOZ” VIDRINE July 7, 1942 - April 8, 2022 MAMOU – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Edward “Boz” Vidrine announces his passing on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 79. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 2 p.m. at St.

Ukraine Consul General and representatives visit Ville Platte

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Ville Platte City Hall was decorated in the blue and gold colors of the Ukraine flag on Friday, April 8. United Way International has taken on the theme “Freedom for Ukraine,” due to Russia’s invasion of the democratic Eastern European country.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Van C.

Preserve Public Notice Requirement

Newspapers remain one of the cheapest ways to communicate and establish a reliable public record. Since the days of Benjamin Franklin, who was one the nation’s earliest printers, to today, the printed word on a piece of paper is the tried and true standard for a historic record.

Achievement Day results are announced

By: KIMBERLY DEVILLE LSU AgCenter Associate Extension Agent (Editor’s Note: The following is a list of the contest winners from Animal Science through Handcraft. The remaining results will be in the Sunday, April 17, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette.

Missing person reported

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person. Martin (Mitch) Joseph Boone II age 57 of Mamou was reported missing on April 12, 2022.

Candidate announcement

Staff Report Georgianna Wilson, who sits on the Evangeline Parish School Board, has announced her re-election in District 13. Her announcement is as follows: I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Evangeline Parish School Board representing District 13.

Candidate announcement

Staff Report Arthur Savoy, who sits on the Evangeline Parish School Board, has announced his re-election in District 10. His announcement is as follows: I, Arthur Savoy, have served as an Evangeline Parish School Board member for District 10 for the last 26 years.