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Canceled Silver Alert: Missing Turkey Creek Man Found

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Monday, October 21, 2024
The Silver Alert for Melvin Johnston has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. Please refer all inquiries about this case to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Missing Turkey Creek Man

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Monday, October 21, 2024
Evangeline Parish – Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for 74-year-old Melvin Johnston. He was last seen at his residence on Mayo Road in Turkey Creek on October 21, 2024, and discovered missing at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Marcus Guillory reacts as he collects all seven rings during the first round of the Louisiana Tournoi on Sunday, October 13. He collected 20 of 21 rings, won the fastest time award, and was declared the champion for the second year in a row. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Marcus Guillory reacts as he collects all seven rings during the first round of the Louisiana Tournoi on Sunday, October 13. He collected 20 of 21 rings, won the fastest time award, and was declared the champion for the second year in a row. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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No horsing around

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor As he raced around the track to collect the final ring of the third round, Marcus Guillory had a spill and landed hard on the ground. After a few moments, though, he walked away under his own power unharmed.
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State help is sought for VP crime

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
VILLE PLATTE – In response to the alarming rise in crime in Ville Platte, Senator Heather Cloud and Representative Rhonda Butler have stepped up their efforts to bring about meaningful solutions for the safety and security of the community.
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Evangeline Parish reg. of voters is arrested in Avoyelles Parish

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Ashton Lucas Buller was arrested in Avoyelles Parish, on Saturday, October 12, for charges of DWI and possession of schedule II CDS. Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle confirmed the arrest and the charges on Monday, October 14.
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Teachers of the year are announced

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Monday, October 14, 2024
Dedication, passion, knowledge, and a spark of creativity were on full display on Friday, October 4, as the Evangeline Parish School District (EPSD) interviewed its 2025 Teacher of the Year (TOY) honorees.
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PAR releases guide to the November Constitutional Amendment

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Monday, October 14, 2024
Voters are being asked to consider five amendments to the Louisiana Constitution in this fall’s election cycle, with the proposals split across the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. The issues involve coastal restoration financing, passage of budget bills, judicial misconduct investigations and tax sales.
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Grand Parade of Cotton and cook-off are cancelled

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Two events scheduled for this week’s Louisiana Cotton Festival have been cancelled. In a social media post, the festival’s association stated, “It is with a broken heart that our board is having to make a disappointing announcement for our 70th festival.
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