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EPSB reviews COVID numbers on campus

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Monday, November 22, 2021
Since the governor’s mask mandate ended and the wearing of face coverings on school campuses became optional, the number of COVID cases in Evangeline Parish schools are down, according to data presented to the Evangeline Parish School Board during its meeting held Wednesday, November 17.
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At the Library

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Monday, November 22, 2021
The Board of Control and staff wish our patrons around the parish a healthy and bountiful Thanksgiving holiday! The main library and all branches will be closed on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26. The main library will also be closed on Saturday, November 27.
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Thanksgiving tips

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Monday, November 22, 2021
With the Thanksgiving holidays underway, Ville Platte and Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 Fire Chief Chris Soileau and staff, would like to offer the following safety tips to keep residents safe while Cooking at Home for the holidays.
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Appointment of councilmember is on hold

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Monday, November 22, 2021
Following the resignation of Chataignier Councilwoman Debra Fontenot last month, an appointment to fill her unexpired term was made but rejected by the secretary of state’s office.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, November 22, 2021
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.
The sun was shining brightly on the golden shovels at the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the Basile High Lady Cat softball field. Pictured with shovels are (from left to right) are Kevin Bertrand, Basile High athletic director; Helana Francois, Basile High principal; Alli Chaumont, Hanna Manuel, and Henley LeJeune, Lady Cat softball team captains; Wayne Dardeau, EPSB president; and Darwan Lazard, EPSB superintendent.

The sun was shining brightly on the golden shovels at the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the Basile High Lady Cat softball field. Pictured with shovels are (from left to right) are Kevin Bertrand, Basile High athletic director; Helana Francois, Basile High principal; Alli Chaumont, Hanna Manuel, and Henley LeJeune, Lady Cat softball team captains; Wayne Dardeau, EPSB president; and Darwan Lazard, EPSB superintendent.

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Lady Bearcats hold groundbreaking ceremony for softball field

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
The new Basile High Lady Bearcat softball team held groundbreaking ceremonies for a girls’ softball field complex on Tuesday, November 9, at property located directly behind W.W. Stewart Elementary School.
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Mamou tax renewal, amendments fail

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Voters in the Town of Mamou rejected a 12.45 mill renewal when they cast their votes in the election held Saturday, November 13. Seventy-one voters (51%) chose not to renew the proposition, while 68 voters (49%) chose in the affirmative.
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GEORGE OLIVER ARDOIN

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
MAMOU - Funeral services were held at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Monday, November 15, 2021, for George Oliver Ardoin who passed away on October 30, 2021. Father Kevin Bordelon was celebrant of the Mass and conducted the funeral services.
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MRMC is nationally recognized with an ‘A’ leapfrog hospital safety grade

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
VILLE PLATTE – Mercy Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Mercy Regional Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.
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Criminal patrol continues arrests

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department's Narcotics Unit, on November 4, observed a male subject walking around the parking lot of Dirt Cheap in Ville Platte. When agents made contact with him, he became very nervous and jittery.
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