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House fire claims lives of Mamou couple

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Editor MAMOU - The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of residents Kenneth and Barbara Serie.

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Balfa Week announced

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

LakeView Park & Beach in Eunice will once again serve as the backdrop for Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week, which will be held April 13-17 on the park’s grounds. Full time Balfa Week tuition includes all classes, meals, dances, and workshop. The tuition does not include lodging.

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LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil announces retirement

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University President Wade Rousse announces the retirement of LSU Alexandria (LSUA) Chancellor Paul Coreil effective July 1, after eight years in the role, 13 years on campus and more than 43 years of outstanding service in the LSU system.

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EPSO announces arrest of suspect for burglary of business

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the burglary of a local business. On February 10, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of a burglary at Butler’s Tree Service, located in the 6000 block of U.

PASSION FOR COTTON SHARED - Belinda Berzas and Mavis Fruge shared their passion for cotton weaving and spinning to make various items. Shown from left, are Rotarian Bob Manuel, Belinda Berzas, Mavis Fruge and Rotary President Beau Wilson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Bob Manuel welcomed Belinda Berzas and Mavis Fruge as the guest speakers for the March 3, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Berzas is from Ville Platte and Fruge is from Arnaudville, where she is a member of the Arnaudville Rotary Club.

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Smoked Meat Battle is set for Crooked Creek

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Crooked Creek Recreational Area presents the Evangeline Parish Smoked Meat Battle on Saturday, March 14. Entry Classes: $100 per team entry. 2 entries max per team. 1 Team entry Includes: up to 3 separate categories. “Different dishes/categories must be presented for judging”.

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The Acosta Foundation announces Fourth Annual Bass Fishing Tournament

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Acosta Foundation is proud to announce that the Fourth Annual Bass Fishing Tournament will return to Chicot State Park on Saturday, April 25. Since its inception in 2023, this tournament has served as the primary fundraiser to support the Acosta Foundation’s internal operations.

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Hanoi Jane typifies Hollywood idiocy

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

After the United States and Israel launched military operations in Iran, wacky Jane Fonda decided to insert herself into the news again.

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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New Louisiana voting machines will cost $100 million

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: IZZY WOLLFARTH LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—Secretary of State Nancy Landry said that $25 million more is needed to cover the $100 million cost of replacing Louisiana’s 35-year-old ballot machines The system would consist of new touchscreen voting machines that print paper...

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