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Tri-Parish workforce down 0.4%

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Monday, May 8, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce in March was down by 308 people or 0.4% from March 2022, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Unemployment rates were down or the same as a year ago in March. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,272, down from 68,580.
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Teachers of the year are to be honored at gala

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Evangeline Parish School District will honor its teachers and principals of the year at a candlelight gala on Tuesday, May 9, at Ville Platte High School. Lights will go out at 5:15 p.m., and the gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. All attendees will receive a 21-inch lighted wand.
Jeremy Ortego, new agency manager of Evangeline Parish Farm Bureau, shows off a Marucci baseball bat, which was a Grand Slam award for performing at the top 10%. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Jeremy Ortego, new agency manager of Evangeline Parish Farm Bureau, shows off a Marucci baseball bat, which was a Grand Slam award for performing at the top 10%. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Not so secret agent

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Monday, April 17, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Jeremy Ortego has been named the new manager for Evangeline Parish Farm Bureau. For him, his main job now is to continue the commitment to customer service the clients have come to expect.
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Boggy Bayou Festival Youth Pageant is set

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Monday, April 17, 2023
Boggy Bayou Youth Pageant will be held Saturday, April 29, in the Pine Prairie High School Gym. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Pageant begins promptly at 1 p.m. Deadline to enter: April 23. Admission is $5.00 Everyone pays except the contestant. Children 4 and under are free.
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EPSO APPROVED FOR LITTER ABATEMENT GRANT

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
A Litter Abatement Grant has been approved through the Lieutenant Governor's Office, Billy Nungesser, for the EPSO. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office will begin conducting a Litter Abatement Program along the roadways withing the Parish.
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Lafleur is sentenced for possession of child pornography

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
LAFAYETTE - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the resolution of a case in the Lafayette Division of the Western District of Louisiana. United States District Judge Robert R.
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Boggy Bayou Festival Queens Pageant is set

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Boggy Bayou Queens Pageant will be held Saturday, April 29, in the Pine Prairie High School Gym. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Deadline to enter: April 23. Admission is $5.00 Everyone pays except the contestant. Children 4 and under are free.
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Medicaid members need to watch for updates

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Changes are coming to Medicaid, and it’s important those utilizing the services be aware. According to www.healthy.la.gov, it is now time to renew your Medicaid benefits.
Newly hired McNeese mens’ basketball coach Will Wade (left) meets with the head coach of the State Champion Oakdale Lady Warriors Renotta Edwards. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Newly hired McNeese mens’ basketball coach Will Wade (left) meets with the head coach of the State Champion Oakdale Lady Warriors Renotta Edwards. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Will Wade, new McNeese coach, visits area

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor OBERLIN - There is a new general in town.
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