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Mardi Gras shooting suspect is arrested

News Staff
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Violent Fugitive Captured: Murder Suspect Taken Off The Streets In Montgomery County A dangerous fugitive responsible for a deadly mass shooting that claimed multiple lives and injured several others is now behind bars, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of law enforcement.
n the left photo is the sellout crowd as it enjoys the show.

n the left photo is the sellout crowd as it enjoys the show.

Swamp Pop Reunion Dance XIX is held

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The 19th Swamp Pop Reunion Dance was held at the Ville Platte Civic Center on Monday, March 3.
The Alamo, in San Antonio, Texas, is pictured. (Photo by Tony Marks)

The Alamo, in San Antonio, Texas, is pictured. (Photo by Tony Marks)

Local connection to Jim Bowie is explored

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
By: ROBIN MILLER The Advocate (Editor’s Note: On this date, in 1836, Jim Bowie was among those killed in The Alamo.) It's been said that the Bowie knife was created in Holmesville. It's also been said it was created by a blacksmith in Abbeville.
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Area Mardi Gras events continue

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Monday, March 3, 2025
LSN Staff Report As South Louisiana prepares for Mardi Gras 2025, several events around the area continue through Fat Tuesday. Mamou Tomorrow, March 3, the bands will perform under the traffic light at Sixth St. and Main St. DJ Rob is on from 4 to 8 p.m. Swampland Revival will be 8 to 11 p.m.
Logan Bergeron - State Champion 106 lbs.

Logan Bergeron - State Champion 106 lbs.

Slamming the Competition

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY – The Basile High Bearcat wrestling team claimed its sixth State Championship title at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) State Wrestling Tournament, held on February 14-15 at the Brookshire Arena in Bossier City.
PJAL Executive Board members pose with Governor Jeff Landry. Pictured from, left to right, are Bryan Vidrine from Evangeline Parish, Doug Rimmer from Bossier Parish, Robby Miller from Tangipahoa Parish, Governor Jeff Landry, President Craig Smith from Rapides Parish, Kenny Haymon from Vernon Parish, and PJAL Executive Director Guy Cormier from St. Martin Parish. (Photo courtesy of Zydeco Studios)

PJAL Executive Board members pose with Governor Jeff Landry. Pictured from, left to right, are Bryan Vidrine from Evangeline Parish, Doug Rimmer from Bossier Parish, Robby Miller from Tangipahoa Parish, Governor Jeff Landry, President Craig Smith from Rapides Parish, Kenny Haymon from Vernon Parish, and PJAL Executive Director Guy Cormier from St. Martin Parish. (Photo courtesy of Zydeco Studios)

Vidrine is elected as 3rd vice president

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
BATON ROUGE — The Police Jury Association of Louisiana (PJAL) hosted its 101st Annual Convention at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, LA, on February 12-14, 2025.
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Acadian Ambulance shares safety tips with the public for Mardi Gras

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
Mardi Gras is a time to laissez les bons temps rouler, but it's also important to stay safe and secure during festivities. At Acadian Ambulance, we want to remind the public about the importance of keeping yourself and your group protected. • Never drink and drive.
Sharon Fontenot is pictured as she points out the 13 Swamp Pop records which were Billboard and Cashbox chart hits of the 1950s and 1960s. By comparison, Cajun music had two songs to hit the charts, while Zydeco had one song to make the charts. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sharon Fontenot is pictured as she points out the 13 Swamp Pop records which were Billboard and Cashbox chart hits of the 1950s and 1960s. By comparison, Cajun music had two songs to hit the charts, while Zydeco had one song to make the charts. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

A pop of love in the swamp

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor The train does not pass along the track in Ville Platte much anymore, but a relocated depot still rests along the track. Few items of the depot’s original past remain, such as the two ticket windows inside.
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Area Mardi Gras events are announced

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
LSN Staff Report As South Louisiana prepares for Mardi Gras 2025, several events around the area have been announced. Mamou The Mamou Children’s Mardi Gras will be Sunday, February 23. Over the three day celebration, Mamou will feature music on the northside and southside stages.
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