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Precincts for Oct. election are listed

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

According to the president of the Evangeline Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, the following is a listing of the precincts and polling places for the upcoming October 14, election: 01/1010 Courthouse 200 Court St Ville Platte 01/1020 Faubourg Fire Station 2923...

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PAR discusses amendments on October ballot

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

BATON ROUGE – There will be four constitutional amendments on the October 14 ballot. Louisiana PAR did research on the four proposals, which you can find on their website with more information. Here are a quick look at the amendments from PAR’s quick notes.

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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2024 induction class

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

NATCHITOCHES – NFL record-setting passer and Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints joins LSU women’s basketball great and eight-time WNBA All-Star Seimone Augustus along with mixed martial arts icon Daniel Cormier of Lafayette in a star-studded nine-member group of 2024...

Carina “Tante Sue” Fontenot (center) takes a shot of Hot Damn out of her holster during the honoree presentation at the Mamou Cajun Music Festival. Among those also pictured are President TJ Landreneau (left) and Vice President Kade Verrette (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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50th annual Cajun Music Festival honors Taunte Sue de Mamou

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Staff Report An estimated 650 people filled the Mamou Recreational Center on the opening night of the 50th Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival. Hundreds more turned out on Saturday, September 16, for more live Cajun performances and contests ranging from egg tossing to greased pole climbing.

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Possession of meth leads to federal sentence

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LAFAYETTE – Eric Martin, 36, of Ethel, was sentenced for possession of methamphetamine announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Martin to 274 months (22 years, 10 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.

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Second annual Cotton Festival Black Pot Cook-off, parade are set

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The second annual Cotton Festival Black Pot Cook-off is set for Saturday, October 14, at the Northside Civic Center. The entry fee is $75 for a 12X12 booth. Early bird special is $50 through the end of September. Booth decor awards will be given out, and the theme is “Peace, Love, Cotton.

In the top left photo, is the new exhibit donated by Swamp Pop legend Johnnie Allan now on display at the Swamp Pop Museum.

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New exhibit donated to Swamp Pop Museum

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor After meeting with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and discussing the importance and history of Swamp Pop music, Swamp Pop legend Johnnie Allan wanted to create a display for the Swamp Pop Museum honoring the biggest Swamp Pop songs to hit the national charts.

Braxton I. Moody III February 4, 1926 - September 13, 2023

B. I. Moody III, renowned businessman and philanthropist, dies at age 97

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Monday, September 18, 2023

CROWLEY - A Requiem Mass will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley for Braxton Isham Moody III, 97, who passed away peacefully at his family home surrounded by his children on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The Very Reverend Msgr.

Teachers of the Year

EPSD Teachers S.H.I.N.E.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor EPSD’s STAR Teachers SHINE (Soar High in Nurturing Excellence) was the theme for the teacher of the year training held Wednesday, September 13, at the Evangeline Parish School Board Technology Center.

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Tri-Parish workforce drops by 740

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The Tri-Parish workforce dropped by 740 to 68,234 people in July, according to data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the same report released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, unemployment rates remained at historic lows in statistics not adjusted for season factors.

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