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LWFC approves amendments to 2025-2026 hunting season

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
By: TREY ILES LDWF The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) passed several amendments to the 2025-26 hunting regulation notice of intent (NOI), including adjustments to the West Zone and East Zone duck hunting seasons.
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PAR releases guide to March amendments

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Monday, March 10, 2025
(Editor’s Note: The following is the first of two articles that will take a look at the constitutional amendments which are on the March 29 ballot. The second article will take a look at Amendment Two and will be in the Thursday, March 13 edition of the Ville Platte Gazette.
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Love the Boot Week to take part in April

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Monday, March 10, 2025
BATON ROUGE – During Love the Boot Week, April 5-13, 2025, Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) has partnered with Coca-Cola in spearheading the recycling of plastic bottles and aluminum cans for litter cleanup events happening in 27 parishes.
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Mardi Gras shooting suspect is arrested

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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

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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)

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Local connection to Jim Bowie is explored

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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.

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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)

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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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