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Contradansers keep tradition alive at Cotton Festival

News Staff

Monday, October 6, 2025

This year’s youth Contradanse team has been practicing hard under the leadership of instructors Melanie and Rob Soileau. They are (from left) front row- Rayna McDaniel, Liam Soileau, Bryce Courville, Nathan Aucoin; back row- Ella Fuselier, AJ Rose, Abby Rose. (Photo courtesy of Melanie Soileau)

Swamp Pop Museum celebrates 15 years

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

The Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum celebrated its 15th anniversary on Friday, September 26, with an annual open house from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Several Swamp Pop legends were in attendance to reminisce about the past and celebrate Swamp Pop’s future.

EPSD TEACHERS UNDERGO TOY TRAINING

EPSD names its teachers of the year

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

On Wednesday, September 24, 18 exceptional educators from across Evangeline Parish School District (EPSD) gathered at the district’s technology center for the annual Teacher of the Year (TOY) training.

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LSUE launches series with legislators

News Staff

Monday, September 29, 2025

EUNICE – LSU Eunice officially launched its new conversation series, “Let’s Talk,” on Thursday, September 25, with a program designed to foster dialogue and reflection on timely issues. The inaugural event, held in the South Commons Area of the Dr.

Basile’s Alli Chaumont is shown on the floor of the House of Representatives Chamber at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Capitol calling

News Staff

Monday, September 29, 2025

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BATON ROUGE — From the quiet streets of Basile to the bustling halls of the Louisiana State Capitol, Alli Chaumont is proving that small-town roots can lead to big opportunities.

Queen Cotton LXXI crowned

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Chloe Guilbeau, the 23-year-old daughter of Jacob and Amanda Guilbeau, of Rayne, was crowned Queen Cotton LXXI during pageant festivities held Saturday afternoon, September 20, at the Northside Civic Center.

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Task force executes two arrest warrants

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor Members of the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed two arrest warrants recently.

Laura McDonald, park ranger at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, gave a re-introduction of the center, which reopened around Mardi Gras earlier this year after being closed for about five years. During those years, the building was outfitted with a new air conditioning system and a new roof. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

Liberty Theatre may reopen by Mardi Gras

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor Tourism leaders from St. Landry and Acadia parishes gathered at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Thursday to rub elbows, network and hear about the progress to reopen the Liberty Theater.

Anderson is named to NSU Homecoming Court

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2025 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against East Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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EPSO AND ATC EXECUTE NARCOTIC SEARCH WARRANT AT A&A CONVENIENCE STORE

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Recently, the citizens of Ville Platte lodged complaints with the Sheriff's Office Narcotic Unit regarding the A&A convenience store located at 702 South Chataigner. The complaints stem from persons under the age of 21 purchasing alcohol, the sale of THC Vapes, and Kratom.

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