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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. revealed wire fraud that was a result of the organization being, according to the report of to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, “subject to a business email compromise resulting in fraudulent modification to the...

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

Le Grand Horrah announces 2024 event and music lineup

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Le Grand Hoorah, a production of Prairie Heritage Inc., a 501 © 3 non-profit, returns to Lakeview Park in Evangeline Parish near Eunice, from Friday, September 27, til Saturday, September 28, 2024.

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