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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.
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Parrott to compete in Hondo Rodeo

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Two Louisiana rodeo athletes are headed to one of the biggest events of the year in New Orleans.
The Fontenot farm runs on a small staff, with most of the fishing done by family members themselves. (LSN photo by Alena Maschke)

The Fontenot farm runs on a small staff, with most of the fishing done by family members themselves. (LSN photo by Alena Maschke)

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Between the levees, hopes for a long crawfish season emerge

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
By: ALENA MASCHKE Louisiana Farm and Ranch As Scotty Fontenot of Ville Platte drives his boat across one of his family’s crawfish fields, the water in front of him is clear to the ground, a sign that the crawfish aren’t quite moving yet. “We see crawfish, but it’s slow,” he says.
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Dardeau proves to be a team captain

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
By: FRANK LEGATO GGB Magazine Like many in our industry, Brandon Dardeau didn’t originally anticipate a career in casino operations.
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Wood pellet wishes clash with anti-carbon storage proposals

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
By: ELISE PLUNK Louisiana Illuminator Legislation to expand wood pellet manufacturing in Louisiana is gaining traction despite concerns over the industry’s connection to underground carbon storage, which has attracted a growing number of critics among state lawmakers.
Bieber, others win top honors

Bieber, others win top honors

Bieber, others win top honors

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
These junior Angus members won top honors in senior showmanship at the 2026 Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter Livestock Show’s Junior Angus Show, Feb. 20 in Gonzales, La.
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