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Pictured is the proposed plan for Evangeline Parish School Board District 13 shaded in purple. The complete reapportionment plan will be adopted following a public hearing to be set for a later date. (Map courtesy of Mike Hefner)

Pictured is the proposed plan for Evangeline Parish School Board District 13 shaded in purple. The complete reapportionment plan will be adopted following a public hearing to be set for a later date. (Map courtesy of Mike Hefner)

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EPSB: Reapportionment plan is tabled; public hearing to be held

News Staff
Monday, February 7, 2022
After outbursts from the public and board members, questions over what is a public hearing or a public meeting, procedural issues, and a 5-4 vote, the Evangeline Parish School Board tabled the proposed reapportionment plan and called for a public hearing to be set for a later date on the issue.
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MARGARETTA “TOTSY” JANE FONTENOT

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Monday, February 7, 2022
MAMOU – Funeral services were held at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Friday, February 4, 2022, for Margaretta “Totsy” Jane Fontenot, 73, who passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Lafayette.
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DANZEL D. MARCANTEL SR.

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Monday, February 7, 2022
MAMOU - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou on Saturday, February 5, 2022, for Danzel D. Marcantel Sr., 81, who passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2022. Pastor Brian Dore conducted the funeral services. Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou was in charge of arrangements.
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At the Library

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Monday, February 7, 2022
Good news to share! Even though the mandate of mask wearing and social distancing while in the library will stay in place, we are now able to host public programs again in February!
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Mamou Elementary announces honor students for second nine-weeks

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Monday, February 7, 2022
Mamou Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the second nine weeks grading period as follows: Pre-K: Perfect Attendance - Oliver Douget and Raiya Johnson. Kindergarten: Perfect Attendance - Haisley Reed, Dirk Chapman, Emily Mayer, and Bra’Kayla Thomas.
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Bayou Chicot Elementary announces honor students for second nine-weeks

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Monday, February 7, 2022
Bayou Chicot Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the second nine weeks grading period as follows: Kindergarten: Superintendent’s List - Angelynn Davis, Mason Ferguson, Kenna Fontenot, Landrie Fontenot, Erin Johnson, Scarlett Johnson, Preslee Marcantel, Avery Messer, Connor...
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EPPJ: Reapportionment plan is approved

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
During a special meeting held Tuesday, February 1, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury adopted a reapportionment plan based on the 2020 census figures. Demographer Mike Hefner described the changes to be “mostly tweaks.
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Qualifying ends for March election

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
Staff Report The books for the Saturday, March 26, election, will close on February 23, for in-person or mail voter registration. The last day for online registration will be March 5. Early voting will be observed from Saturday, March 12, to Saturday, March 19, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding Sunday.
Pictured are firearms and other items that were seized following an arrest by the Pine Prairie Police Department. (Photo courtesy of Pine Prairie Police Department)

Pictured are firearms and other items that were seized following an arrest by the Pine Prairie Police Department. (Photo courtesy of Pine Prairie Police Department)

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Arrest follows accidental shooting

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
Pine Prairie Police, on Tuesday, January 25, received a call about an accidental shooting on Hampton Dupre Road. Upon arrival, officers found a male subject with a gunshot wound to his left thigh. The subject was then transported to Rapides Regional Medical by Acadian Ambulance for treatment.
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BUSSIE “BJ” HILL

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
BUSSIE “BJ” HILL September 9, 1934 - January 27, 2022 VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at a 10 a.m.
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