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Pictured from left are Holy Savior Menard head girls’ basketball coach Craig Whittington and Bell City head girls’ basketball coach Tracy Fontenot. Both coaches, from Bayou Chicot, led their teams to the state finals this season. (Photo courtesy of Craig Whittington)

Pictured from left are Holy Savior Menard head girls’ basketball coach Craig Whittington and Bell City head girls’ basketball coach Tracy Fontenot. Both coaches, from Bayou Chicot, led their teams to the state finals this season. (Photo courtesy of Craig Whittington)

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Tracing through crags

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Monday, April 13, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Friendships last forever. This statement may be a cliché, but two Bayou Chicot natives are living that out as they continue to impact young lives on the basketball court.
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EPPJ votes against tax break

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Monday, April 13, 2026
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during its Monday, April 6 meeting, voted unanimously to oppose a proposed tax break tied to an expansion project at the Pine Prairie Energy Center.
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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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