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VP mayor, Mamou chief, others are arrested

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams and Mamou Chief of Police Charles Patrick Hall were among five individuals arrested on Tuesday, April 7.
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AG issues opinion on VPPD

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Upon request of Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office issued an opinion regarding the city’s ability to abolish its police department while having an elected chief of police.
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Five Public Officials Arrested in Evangeline Parish Investigation

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Evangeline Parish - In March of 2026, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) requested the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID) to investigate allegations of malfeasance involving multiple public officials, related to the access and dissemination of protected...
Pictured is the Pine Prairie Percussion Ensemble that competed in the Winter Guard International Dallas Regional Championships. The group also competed in the Magnolia Performing Arts State Championships. Among those who competed are Kayden Soileau, Camren Vidrine, Annalise Melancon, and Claire White. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Naquin)

Pictured is the Pine Prairie Percussion Ensemble that competed in the Winter Guard International Dallas Regional Championships. The group also competed in the Magnolia Performing Arts State Championships. Among those who competed are Kayden Soileau, Camren Vidrine, Annalise Melancon, and Claire White. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Naquin)

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“Percullating”

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Monday, April 6, 2026
Staff Report Over the past two weeks, the Pine Prairie Percussion Ensemble added hardware to its trophy case by claiming top honors at separate regional and state championships.
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Interstate chase leads to arrest

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Monday, April 6, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor A high speed chase on Interstate 49 led to the arrest of a suspect who was wanted for outstanding warrants from East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Two killed in crash

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Saturday, April 4, 2026
Eunice – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish.
L-R: Kitty Thibodeaux, Vidrine Elementary Principal Candace Manuel, Elementary Teacher of the Year semi-finalist Lauren Thibodeaux, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, and Teacher of the Year Coordinators Katrina Ardoin and Grace Sibley. (Photo courtesy of Evangeline Parish School District)

L-R: Kitty Thibodeaux, Vidrine Elementary Principal Candace Manuel, Elementary Teacher of the Year semi-finalist Lauren Thibodeaux, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, and Teacher of the Year Coordinators Katrina Ardoin and Grace Sibley. (Photo courtesy of Evangeline Parish School District)

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Thibodeaux is announced as state semi-finalist

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced the teachers, principals, and early childhood leaders who are one step closer to being named the state’s overall honorees.
Brian Thompson of Basile (left) receives the St. George medal and certificate from Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette.

Brian Thompson of Basile (left) receives the St. George medal and certificate from Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette.

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Scout’s honor, Basile’s ties

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor LAFAYETTE - Three men with strong ties to Basile played key roles during the annual St. George Mass held Feb. 8 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette. Brian Thompson, who was raised in Basile and still calls the town home, received the St.
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