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LSP investigates after videos surface

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police has launched an investigation into the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office after multiple videos surfaced online of deputies abusing inmates. According to reports, inmates can be seen as they are slapped, slammed on a desk, choked, and maced.

Brandon Snoke is pictured as he attempts to collect a ring during qualifications for the Louisiana Tournoi on Sunday, September 10. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Qualifications are held for 75th running of Louisiana Tournoi

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Under clear, sunny skies, brave riders mounted their gallant steeds with lance in hand to see who would qualify to become a knight chosen to battle the seven enemies of cotton.

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Town of Mamou celebrating 50th Anniversary of Cajun Music Festival

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor In the heart of Mamou, Louisiana, where time seems to slow down and the rhythm of life dances to the beat of a Cajun accordion, a jubilant celebration is set to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Cajun Music Festival, set to take place on Friday and Saturday,...

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Mamou receives Keep Louisiana Beautiful Grant for Anti-Litter Program

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

MAMOU – The “Mou-vement” has taken over the Town of Mamou! The Town has been selected as a recipient of the Healthy Communities Grant by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the state’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization.

Holding the book “A Modern Retelling of Evangeline” is Lucy Simon (middle), who sang six of the 19 songs. Also in the photo are Lucy’s mom, Michelle, and Jared Bourque, the father of Fr. John Joseph Bourque.

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Modern retelling of Evangeline

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Two years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fr. John Joseph Bourque, a newly ordained priest, was looking for something to occupy his time.

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Reg. of Voters announces close of books

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller, would like to announce the close of books for the October 14 election. The last day to register in person or by mail is September 13, and the last day to register online using the geauxvote.com website is September 23.

Kynlee Fruge, 2023 Rice Festival Junior Farmer of the Year with her father, Troy Fruge, who was the 1983 Rice Festival Junior Farmer.

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Following in her father’s footsteps

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

LSN Staff Report Crowley - The 86th International Rice Festival will recognize Kynlee Fruge of Basile as the 2023 IRF Junior Farmer of the Year. Family A fifth-generation farmer, Kynlee is the 18-year-old daughter of Troy and Kellie Fruge and the granddaughter of the late Daniel (D.I.

WARD DISCUSSES IDB BOARD - Dr. William “Tojo” Ward with the Industrial Development Board (left) was the guest speaker for the August 29, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Brian Ardoin. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Ward discusses Industrial Development Board

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Dr. William “Tojo” Ward, president of the Evangeline Parish Industrial Development Board was the guest speaker for the August 29, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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TCB is set

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

After receiving guidance from LHSAA, it has been decided that the Tee Cotton Bowl game will be played Friday, September 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Ville Platte High School.

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National Weather Service issues update

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Much drier air will filter into the region today, with northerly winds 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph at times. These conditions will combine to produce critical fire weather conditions today, with the potential for rapid wildfire development and spread.

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