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Newly elected president of the Evangeline Economic Development Authority, Opal Andrus, is pictured in the center as she presides over the inaugural meeting on Monday, December 16. Also pictured are newly elected secretary, Raquel Manuel on the left and Acting Secretary Dr. Gwen Fontenot on the right. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Newly elected president of the Evangeline Economic Development Authority, Opal Andrus, is pictured in the center as she presides over the inaugural meeting on Monday, December 16. Also pictured are newly elected secretary, Raquel Manuel on the left and Acting Secretary Dr. Gwen Fontenot on the right. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Parish’s economic authority meets, elects officers

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The newly created Evangeline Economic Development Authority held its inaugural meeting on Monday, December 16, and elected officers.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser speaks at Monday’s regional summit on litter held at LSUE. (LSN photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser speaks at Monday’s regional summit on litter held at LSUE. (LSN photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Summit confronts state’s litter problem

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor Some $91 million is spent cleaning up litter in Louisiana every year, according to Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who highlighted a eight-parish regional summit on litter Monday at LSUE.
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Guillory is elected chief of police

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor By almost a two vote to one difference, Shane Guillory was elected chief of police in Pine Prairie after a runoff election was held on Saturday, December 7. Guillory received 68% of the vote over his challenger, Gilbert J. Bordelon, who received 32% of the vote.
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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

Second annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras is planned

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

Louisiana leads nation in sales tax

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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)

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)

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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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