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Gov. Jeff Landry addressed the opening session of the Legislature Monday. Among those seated in the front row is State Senator Heather Cloud (R-Turkey Creek). (Photo by John Ballance/ The Advocate)

Gov. Jeff Landry addressed the opening session of the Legislature Monday. Among those seated in the front row is State Senator Heather Cloud (R-Turkey Creek). (Photo by John Ballance/ The Advocate)

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Landry calls for voter help on amendment to free money for teacher pay raises

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
By: GRACIE THOMAS, AVERY WHITE, KYLAH BABIN, and IZZY WOLLFARTH LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – Gov.
During the March 2, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the jury proclaimed the month of March as American Red Cross Month. Shown, from left, are Chris LeDee (Acadian Ambulance Community Relations Supervisor), jurors Bryan Vidrine, Ryan Ardoin (vice president), Tim Causey, Keith Saucier, Brent Guillory, Kevin Veillon (president), Sidney Fontenot and Dirk Deville (secretary/treasurer). (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

During the March 2, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the jury proclaimed the month of March as American Red Cross Month. Shown, from left, are Chris LeDee (Acadian Ambulance Community Relations Supervisor), jurors Bryan Vidrine, Ryan Ardoin (vice president), Tim Causey, Keith Saucier, Brent Guillory, Kevin Veillon (president), Sidney Fontenot and Dirk Deville (secretary/treasurer). (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

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EPPJ opposes carbon capture wells in the parish

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Monday, March 9, 2026
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter During its March 2 meeting, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted to adopt a resolution opposing the introduction of Class VI carbon capture injection wells within the parish.
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SFM shares update on fatal house fire

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Monday, March 9, 2026
EVANGELINE PARISH – The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is investigating a fatal residential fire in Mamou that claimed the lives of two residents early Tuesday morning. At approximately 3:32 a.m.
Yazminn Ardoin (3) gets off a basket in Ville Platte’s win over Springfield in the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs then went on to fall 63-51 to French Settlement in the Division III Non-Select Semifinals in Hammond on Tuesday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Yazminn Ardoin (3) gets off a basket in Ville Platte’s win over Springfield in the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs then went on to fall 63-51 to French Settlement in the Division III Non-Select Semifinals in Hammond on Tuesday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Unsettling

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Momentum is a fickle thing that can fade away in a heartbeat. In basketball terms, it can switch ends of the court at any time.
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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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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...
Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) greets Donashia Jack (14) on the court after the 5th seed Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs pulled off an upset against 4th seed Springfield in the quarterfinals. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the girls’ basketball state semifinals. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) greets Donashia Jack (14) on the court after the 5th seed Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs pulled off an upset against 4th seed Springfield in the quarterfinals. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the girls’ basketball state semifinals. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Springing to state

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Monday, March 2, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor SPRINGFIELD - In 1810, 44 residents of Springfield played their part in the West Florida Revolution by assisting Baton Rouge rebels against the Spanish.
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