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Send-off is held for parish royalty

Send-off is held for parish royalty

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Send-off is held for parish royalty

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Prior to festival queens from near and far converging on the state capital for the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals, held February 22 through February 25, the royalty from Evangeline Parish were honored during an event held Thursday, February 15, by the Evangeline Parish Tourist...
Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou

Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou

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Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
With sunny skies overhead, the annual Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras took place on Tuesday, February 13. In the top photo, the Mardi Gras riders approach Oberlin Road near the home of Wanda Verrette. In the photo on the left, one of the riders dances on his horse during the lunch break.
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Sen. Cloud supports sending National Guard to Texas border

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
TURKEY CREEK - Senator Heather Cloud unequivocally expressed her support for Gov. Jeff Landry's decision to deploy the Louisiana National Guard to the Texas border in response to the escalating southern border crisis.
Breaking News

Breaking News

Agent involved shooting is investigated

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
Evangeline Parish – Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations have been requested by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to investigate an agent-involved shooting in Evangeline Parish.
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Joint health and welfare/ insurance committees issue report on Blue Cross sale

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
BATON ROUGE – Members of the Louisiana Senate’s Health and Welfare Committee and Insurance Committee issued a summary of their findings today after holding a joint meeting earlier this week to discuss the proposed reorganization and sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health of...
Pictured from left in the left photo are Shallie Carson, Lelia Thrasher, Andy Carson, Derrick Thrasher, Mayor Lyle Nelson, of Bastrop, Texas, TJ Campbell, and Regina Pate while at the Taste of Mardi Gras Ball on Friday, February 2.

Pictured from left in the left photo are Shallie Carson, Lelia Thrasher, Andy Carson, Derrick Thrasher, Mayor Lyle Nelson, of Bastrop, Texas, TJ Campbell, and Regina Pate while at the Taste of Mardi Gras Ball on Friday, February 2.

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Troping around town

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Acadiana is cut from a different cloth compared to the rest of the fabric that makes up the tapestry of America.
Logan Bergeron, State Champ at 106 lbs., is shown in action.

Logan Bergeron, State Champ at 106 lbs., is shown in action.

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Bergeron takes title at 106 pounds

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY - The Basile Bearcat wrestling team fell short of its state championship goal as the local grapplers placed third in Division III at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s State Wrestling Tournament held Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3 at...
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Soileau

Soileau is state finalist

News Staff
Monday, February 5, 2024
Staff Report The Louisiana Department of Education announced finalists for the state’s Outstanding School Support Employee awards program. The 10 finalists represent schools across Louisiana and a wide range of professions.
Queen Cotton Amelia Mickal is pictured with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Queen Cotton Amelia Mickal is pictured with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Cotton with a capital “C”

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Staff Report For the 75th time, thousands of residents from Louisiana descended on the nation’s capital for the Washington Mardi Gras. One of those who attended the festivities was Queen Cotton LXIX Amelia Mickal.
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