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SUPPORTING FUSILIER - Three local firefighters were in attendance at Kyle Fusilier’s graduation ceremony from LFETA. Pictured (left to right) are Acadia-Evangeline Fire District Fire Chief Greg Savoy, Mike Putnam of the Basile Volunteer Fire Department and father-in-law of the graduate; Fusilier; and Heather Putnam-Lantz, member of the Basile Fire Department, the Basile Town Clerk, and sister-in-law of Fusilier.

SUPPORTING FUSILIER - Three local firefighters were in attendance at Kyle Fusilier’s graduation ceremony from LFETA. Pictured (left to right) are Acadia-Evangeline Fire District Fire Chief Greg Savoy, Mike Putnam of the Basile Volunteer Fire Department and father-in-law of the graduate; Fusilier; and Heather Putnam-Lantz, member of the Basile Fire Department, the Basile Town Clerk, and sister-in-law of Fusilier.

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Asst. Fire Chief graduates as valedictorian at LFETA

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BATON ROUGE – In a moment of pride for the local community, Kyle Fusilier, the newly appointed assistant fire chief of the Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District and a dedicated member of the Basile Volunteer Fire Department, has achieved an extraordinary milestone.
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Wire fraud results in loss of $220K+

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor A recent audit of the Savoy Medical Management Group Inc.
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National Rice Month Scholarship announced

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
September is National Rice Month, a time to celebrate the harvest of the small but mighty grain that has captivated Americans’ hearts and stomachs for more than 300 years.
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Music Lineup released

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
LAFAYETTE – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announced the music lineup for the 50th annual three-day FREE Cajun and Zydeco music festival, which will take place Friday, Oct. 11, Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, at Girard Park in Lafayette.
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Police Jury seeks AG opinion on solar farms

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Monday, August 26, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Following recommendations from the parish’s newly created solar panel advisory board on amendments to the ordinance, a solar panel company is threatening litigation against the parish.
Tonya Soileau, of Pine Prairie High School, shows off a gift for being recognized as a support employee of the year state finalist. (Photo courtesy of Grace Sibley)

Tonya Soileau, of Pine Prairie High School, shows off a gift for being recognized as a support employee of the year state finalist. (Photo courtesy of Grace Sibley)

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BESE recognizes Soileau as state finalist

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Monday, August 26, 2024
Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) honored Tonya Soileau as one of 10 Outstanding School Support Employee of the Year on Wednesday. The ceremony was followed by a reception.
State Senator Heather Cloud (right) presents a state resolution to former Evangeline Parish School Board member, Peggy Forman (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

State Senator Heather Cloud (right) presents a state resolution to former Evangeline Parish School Board member, Peggy Forman (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Resolution is presented to former school board member

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Monday, August 26, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor In recognition of all her years of service to the Evangeline Parish School Board, Peggy Forman was presented a state resolution from State Senator Heather Cloud. The presentation was made during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, August 21.
Father Korey LaVergne of St. Edwards Church gives the homily during the annual Charlene Richard Mass. The Mass was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 12. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

Father Korey LaVergne of St. Edwards Church gives the homily during the annual Charlene Richard Mass. The Mass was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 12. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

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‘She poured herself into this hope’

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN News Editor RICHARD - The faithful gathered at St. Edward Catholic Church on Monday, Aug. 12, for the annual Charlene Richard Mass, and just days before, a ceremony was to have taken place in Rome to advance the canonization of the girl known as ‘The Little Cajun Saint.
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VP, Basile to receive block grant to fight blight

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
The City of Ville Platte has been awarded $500,000 in grant money to help clean up blighted properties in the city. The Town of Basile has also been awarded a $250,000 grant. Both grants are through the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) program.
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LUS Fiber is now providing services through GUMBO and NTIA grants

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Monday, August 19, 2024
LAFAYETTE – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and LUS Fiber announce that high-speed fiber-optic internet and phone services are now available to residents and businesses in Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and surrounding areas.
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