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Library tax rededication is on the table

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

The action taken by the Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control at its special meeting on November 15 in reply to an appeal from the Evangeline Parish Police Jury for assistance in acquiring a new jail resulted in the following: The Library Board in regard to Police Jury Proposition No.

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TCPD continues to crack down on marijuana offenses

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Officers with the Turkey Creek Police Department, on October 19, were conducting a traffic stop when an officer walked up to the vehicle and smelled what appeared to be marijuana.

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Lone Pine Fire Department receives a 5 rating

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Residents in the Lone Pine area will see a decrease in their homeowners insurance now that the Lone Pine Fire Department received a 5 fire rating. The lower the fire rating means lower insurance rates.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

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

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KENNETH “RED” PATRICK VIDRINE

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

VILLE PLATTE – It is with the great sadness that the family of Kenneth “Red” Patrick Vidrine,77, announces his passing on Monday, November 15, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

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Shooting at apartment complex is under investigation

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Monday, November 15, 2021

On November 14, 2921 at approximately 7:00 pm, Officers and Investigators with the Ville Platte Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the area of an apartment complex near North Dupre Street.

Major General Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp (right) owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Wednesday, November 10, that celebrated the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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The Tepetate Marine

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Monday, November 15, 2021

From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air on land and sea; first to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean; we are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.

Congressman Mike Johnson (right) visits with local Catholic Daughters of America Regent Fannie Soileau outside the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Thursday, November 11, for Veterans Day. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Congressman Johnson visits

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Monday, November 15, 2021

United States Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District was present at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Thursday, November 11, for the annual Veterans Day ceremony.

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Noise complaints in Mamou are heard

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Monday, November 15, 2021

During the November 10, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, Rusty Hackney and his wife, Katrina, owners of the Coulee Tavern on Sixth Street, addressed the noise complaints received from residents near the establishment.

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At the Library

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control has called a special meeting for Monday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m.

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