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Unrestrained is driver killed in two-vehicle crash

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

EVANGELINE PARISH - Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a crash that killed an unrestrained driver. On November 28, shortly after 12 a.m., troopers were notified of a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Gradney Lane.

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Audit reveals misappropriation of water board funds

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor According to findings in a recent independent accountant’s review of the Reddell-Vidrine Water District, two issues were discovered. Among which was the misappropriation of funds.

Second annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras is planned

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Monday, December 2, 2024

BASTROP, Texas, - Get ready to experience the vibrant traditions and folklife of Courir de Mardi Gras as the Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras festival returns for its second year from January 31 through February 1, 2025.

Louisiana leads nation in sales tax

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Monday, December 2, 2024

By: ELLA RAY LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – It’s not often that Louisiana leads the country in any category. But for several years, the state has gone above and beyond in one category: sales tax.

John Havard (left) conducts as members of the Pine Prairie High School Marching Band perform the National Anthem at the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, November 20. From left are Kelly Monier, Camren Vidrine, Collin Vidrine, Adyson West, and Sarah Sullivan. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

School Board recognizes state champions, state ambassadors

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Monday, November 25, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor The state champion Pine Prairie High School Marching Band was recognized for its achievement during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, November 20.

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School performance scores are announced

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Monday, November 25, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released 2024 performance scores for the state’s public schools and systems today.

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Louisiana State Police Continue Investigation into Evangeline Parish Fatality Crash

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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Saint Landry – On November 19, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I was called to investigate a two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 49 about 3 miles south of Louisiana Highway 106.

Jackson Soileau, of Sacred Heart, is pictured just before he crosses the finish line at the LHSAA State Cross Country Meet. He placed third in Division IV Boys with a time of 16:14.95. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

2 Timothy 4:7

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor NATCHITOCHES- On a windy day, with gusts reaching in the double digits, student athletes from the around the state caught their second wind and were able to finish the race among the top 3 in each division at the LHSAA Cross Country State Meet.

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Early voting begins tomorrow

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Early voting for the December 5, election will begin Friday, November 22, and end on Saturday, November 30. Early voting will not be conducted on, Sunday, November 24, and Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29.

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PAR releases guide to December Constitutional Amendments

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released the PAR Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments. This independent, nonpartisan review will help voters understand the issues so they can develop their own positions on each proposition for the Dec. 7 election.

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