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Celebrate Louisiana Statehood

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor On this day, April 30, in 1812, Louisiana becomes the 18th state to join the United States. This event came nine years to the date after the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase was made for a price of less than three cents an acre.

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Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Mamou — On April 24, 2026, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the Mamou Police Department received a 911 call from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the area of 8th Street and South Street.

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Ville Platte Police Department achieves compliance

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Monday, April 27, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - The United States Department of Justice has closed its investigation into the Ville Platte Police Department, concluding a federal civil rights review that began in 2015 and followed formal findings of unconstitutional detention practices in 2016.

CAPITAINE OF THE YEAR - Patricia Harris, who leads the French Table at the Evangeline Parish Library main branch, recently received an award from CODOFIL naming her as Capitaine of the Year for her work in preserving the French language and culture. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Harris)

Harris earns CODOFIL award

News Staff

Monday, April 27, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Patricia Harris recently attended the second annual Rendez-vous des Capitaines in Breaux Bridge, where she was awarded the honor of Capitaine of the Year for her work and dedication to promoting the French language and culture through her work in forming a French...

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Timeframe is approved for new superintendent

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish School Board, during its meeting held Wednesday, April 22, voted to accept the retirement of Superintendent Darwan Lazard.

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EPSB recognizes teacher of the year semifinalist

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Lauren Thibodeaux, of Vidrine Elementary, was recognized for being a semifinalist for elementary teacher of the year during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting on Wednesday, April 22.

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Sheriff expresses gratitude for ribbon cutting

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the opening of the new Evangeline Parish Detention Center on Friday, April 17, Sheriff Charles Guillory issued a public address announcement expressing his gratitude. The following is the sheriff’s announcement.

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Policy experts weigh in on five amendments to be voted on May 16

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: SHERIDAN WHITE LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – A Public Affairs Research Council webinar brought together policy experts who expressed sharp differences on the five constitutional amendments voters will consider in the May 16 election.

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RANDY VEILLON

News Staff

Monday, April 27, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Randy Veillon, 73, were held at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial follow in the Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Alex Lançon officiated the Funeral Mass.

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At the Library

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Join us for a fun and exciting week of programs at the library! Monday kicks things off with Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by Kids Bingo at 3:30 p.m. Come join the fun! On Tuesday, enjoy Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., Let’s Talk French at 1 p.m., and Coffee Talk at 2 p.m.

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