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Charges are upgraded

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Monday, August 7, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police, on Thursday, August 3, announced charges against 23-year-old Vonteeko Anderson have been upgraded to include first degree murder.
Shown, from left, are EPTC board member Melissa Clavier, EPTC vice president Wanda Verrette, board member Tony Marks, Trey Job with the City of Bastrop, Kathy Danielson with the City of Bastrop, EPTC president Opal Andrus, second vice president Derrell Thomas and EP Tourism Marketing Manager Elizabeth West. Kneeling in front is board member Paula Darbonne. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth West)

Shown, from left, are EPTC board member Melissa Clavier, EPTC vice president Wanda Verrette, board member Tony Marks, Trey Job with the City of Bastrop, Kathy Danielson with the City of Bastrop, EPTC president Opal Andrus, second vice president Derrell Thomas and EP Tourism Marketing Manager Elizabeth West. Kneeling in front is board member Paula Darbonne. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth West)

Mardi Gras aux Bastrop

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Monday, August 7, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Last fall, Bastrop, Texas, Assistant City Manager Trey Job discussed the idea of the City of Bastrop hosting its own Mardi Gras celebration to Bastrop Special Events Manager Kathy Danielson.
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Sen. Cloud takes stance on crime after shooting

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Monday, August 7, 2023
VILLE PLATTE – In response to the recent surge in violence and shootings in Ville Platte, Senator Heather Cloud is taking a firm stance to address these critical issues head-on.
Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard is pictured on the left with State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley at a LEAP Success Press Conference held in Bossier City on Wednesday, August 2. The school district was recognized and honored for ranking tied for the second spot of year-to-year percent of Mastery and above change with a +4% growth. (Photo by Tone Tezeno)

Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard is pictured on the left with State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley at a LEAP Success Press Conference held in Bossier City on Wednesday, August 2. The school district was recognized and honored for ranking tied for the second spot of year-to-year percent of Mastery and above change with a +4% growth. (Photo by Tone Tezeno)

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The little parish that could: Schools show growth

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Monday, August 7, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor At a press conference in Bossier City with State Superintendent of Education Dr.
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Tri-Parish work force declines in June from a year ago

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Monday, August 7, 2023
The Tri-Parish work force in June declined 744 people from the count a year ago. The workforce totaled 68,000 people in June, down from 69,544 in June 2022. The work force count includes the employed and those looking for a job.
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LDWF Schedules Drawdown on Chicot Lake

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Monday, August 7, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake in Evangeline Parish for reduction of giant salvinia and for fish habitat improvement. The water control structure is scheduled to open on September 5, 2023, and the lake should dewater at a rate of 1.
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Accused Shooter Booked on 1st Degree Murder Charge

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Louisiana State Police Investigators have charged 23-year-old Vonteeko Lamar Anderson with 1st Degree Murder following the officer-involved shooting death of a Ville Platte City Marshal. Anderson was rebooked into the Evangeline Parish Jail on August 2, 2023, shortly after 6:30 P.M.
Pictured are law enforcement officers as they gather at the scene of Monday night’s shooting that claimed the life of Ville Platte Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio. Among the law enforcement agencies responding were Ville Platte Police Department, Ville Platte City Marshal’s Office, Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police.

Pictured are law enforcement officers as they gather at the scene of Monday night’s shooting that claimed the life of Ville Platte Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio. Among the law enforcement agencies responding were Ville Platte Police Department, Ville Platte City Marshal’s Office, Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police.

Life of deputy marshal is claimed

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police and other law enforcement agencies, on the evening of Monday, July 31, responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence near the intersection of Laran Street and West Beauregard Street in Ville Platte.
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Community reacts

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Following the deadly shooting of Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio, community members expressed their reaction to the news.
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Qualifying dates, fees are set

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
According to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, qualifying dates for the upcoming Fall elections will be Tuesday, August 8, Wednesday, August 9, and Thursday, August 10. Qualifying will be held at the Clerk of Court’s office in the Evangeline Parish Courthouse from the hours of 8 a.m.
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