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BRAIN INJURY WALK SET - Chasity Monier is in charge of the Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Walk, which will be held Saturday, March 26. at the “White Elephant.” She is shown with her son, Alexander “Alex” Wilson, who was injured in a tragic accident nearly seven years ago. He was the inspiration for Monier starting the fund raising event. (Photo courtesy of Chasity Monier)

BRAIN INJURY WALK SET - Chasity Monier is in charge of the Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Walk, which will be held Saturday, March 26. at the “White Elephant.” She is shown with her son, Alexander “Alex” Wilson, who was injured in a tragic accident nearly seven years ago. He was the inspiration for Monier starting the fund raising event. (Photo courtesy of Chasity Monier)

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Local mother inspired to host brain injury awareness event

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Monday, March 21, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Following her son, Alexander “Alex” Wilson’s tragic car accident due to texting while driving nearly seven years ago when he was 18, Chasity Monier was inspired to raise funds for the Louisiana Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund after learning there...
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Newspapers have a busy session, too

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Monday, March 21, 2022
The Louisiana Press Association’s new lobbying team is facing a regular session that will take aim at a vital component of the newspaper business — advertising revenue.
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Turkey Creek Police report recent arrests

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
On February 05, 2022 Officers with the Turkey Creek Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver a Mr. Mathew Johnson it was learned that Mr. Johnson was on felony probation with a search clause. Mr.
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Guillory’s sentences are affirmed

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor A defendant convicted of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, and possession of tramadol had his sentences affirmed following an appeal to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Lake Charles. Solomon Burke Guillory Jr.
MARCI GRAS IN OKLAHOMA - Prairie Vale Elementary congratulated Dr. Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson after she was named District Teacher of the Year with a special “Marci Gras” celebration, complete with king cake and a parade down the school halls to Mardi Gras music. Boudreaux-Johnson is shown with Prairie Vale Elementary School administrator Michelle Anderson (left). (Photo courtesy of Dr. Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson)

MARCI GRAS IN OKLAHOMA - Prairie Vale Elementary congratulated Dr. Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson after she was named District Teacher of the Year with a special “Marci Gras” celebration, complete with king cake and a parade down the school halls to Mardi Gras music. Boudreaux-Johnson is shown with Prairie Vale Elementary School administrator Michelle Anderson (left). (Photo courtesy of Dr. Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson)

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“Marci Gras” is celebrated

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Ville Platte native Dr. Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson recently was named Deer Creek Teacher of the Year in the Deer Creek School District in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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Sen. Cloud expresses serious concerns for state of OJJ

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Staff Report State Senator Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, during a finance committee meeting, addressed representatives from the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) on serious concerns throughout state facilities, especially regarding inmate on guard violence and the number of inmate escapes over the...
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Alleged use of racial slur in TikTok video is investigated

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor After a video surfaced on the social media platform TikTok, a former middle school teacher of the year is under investigation by the Evangeline Parish School Board. In the video, Lisa Celestine Jack is lip-synching to the words from a skit of comedian “Katt” Williams.
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DOTD set to begin work on Hwy 167

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Staff Report EVANGELINE PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that beginning March 21, construction will begin on a $4.9 million preservation project along a 9.22 mile section of U.S. 167 from La. 13 to the Rapides Parish line.
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LUNA ANN BELLARD BOLFA

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held for Luna Ann Bellard Bolfa at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte. Luna Ann Bellard Bolfa, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Pastor Daniel Holsomback conducted funeral services.
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Mamou PD reports recent arrests

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Staff Report Throughout the past several weeks, Chief of Police Brent Zackery and his officers have been continuing the fight against drugs throughout the town of Mamou.
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