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Deputies with the Criminal Patrol Unit of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office escort Trae’land Castille, 19, of Arnaudville, out of a police unit and into the Evangeline Parish Courthouse for his initial court hearing on Monday, March 17. His arraignment date is set for Monday, May 5, in Division A. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

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Castille is booked on charges, makes first court appearance

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Trae’land Castille, the accused gunman associated with mass shooting that took place on Mardi Gras in Mamou, appeared in an Evangeline Parish courtroom for the first time on Monday, March 17.

New Boggy Bayou Festival royalty crowned

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

The 2025 Boggy Bayou royalty were crowned on Saturday evening March 15, at the Sherman Place Event Venue in Crooked Creek. The newly-crowned royals will reign over the 40th annual Boggy Bayou Festival, which will be held in Pine Prairie May 8-10, 2025.

VPHS band performs at festival

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Monday, March 17, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, the Ville Platte High School Marching Band concluded its season with a performance in Independence. The invitation to participate in the Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival Parade came after the band’s outstanding performance at the Mardi Gras festivities in Hammond.

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Lakeview hosts 22nd annual Balfa Week

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Learning traditional Louisiana music, dance, folklore and French language with friends from around the world is the focus of the 22nd Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week.

Cutting a ribbon marking the reopening of the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center on Friday were, from left, Scott Fontenot Eunice mayor; Laura McDonald and Lainey Binnix, park rangers; Herman Fuselier, parish tourism director; Justin Lemoine, executive director of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area; and Dwight Jodon, Eunice Rotary Club member. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center reopens

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Monday, March 17, 2025

By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor It has been a long 5 years’ Despite mass firings coming out of Washington, D.C., the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center reopened on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Center has been closed since 2019 due to renovations and the Covid pandemic.

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Youths named champions at 90th LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 90th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held Feb. 11 to 18 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

EPSB Special Olympics bowling team places at state

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Some Evangeline Parish students participated in the Special Olympics Louisiana State Bowling Tournament on February 22, at All Star Lanes in Baton Rouge. “Our students had a great time competing and cheering one another on.

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DOTD announces start of $4.6M project on La. 758

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that beginning Friday, March 14, construction will commence on a $4.6 million project on La. 758 (Woodstone Rd.) from US 190 (Ronald Reagan Dr.) to La. 29 (Chataignier Rd.) in Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

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PAR releases guide to Constitutional Amendment 2

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

(Editor’s Note: The following is the second of two articles that will take a look at the constitutional amendments which are on the March 29 ballot.

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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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