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Jobless rates down, workforce declines

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Staff Report The Tri-Parish workforce declined by 356 people in August compared to August 2022, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report released Tuesday. The workforce totaled 67,253 in August, down 0.5% from the 67,609 counted in August 2022.
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Statewide burn ban is modified

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Monday, October 2, 2023
BATON ROUGE- Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM), Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the statewide burn ban re-issued on August 25th has been modified to...
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Early voting continues for election

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Early voting for the October 14, election continues through October 7, in the Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Office. Early voting will be conducted at the Registrar’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sample ballots may be obtained at the geauxvote.com website.
SWINE FESTIVAL ROYALTY ENJOYING LAST YEAR’S EVENT - (from left) Ava Manuel, Mallory Ortego, Bailey Stelly, Champion Hog Caller Jackie Ravey in the pig costume, Abigail Fruge, Carson Johnson, Vanessa Lastrapes, and Skyla McElfresh.

SWINE FESTIVAL ROYALTY ENJOYING LAST YEAR’S EVENT - (from left) Ava Manuel, Mallory Ortego, Bailey Stelly, Champion Hog Caller Jackie Ravey in the pig costume, Abigail Fruge, Carson Johnson, Vanessa Lastrapes, and Skyla McElfresh.

Swine Festival seeking pageant contestants

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Staff Report The 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival Pageants are set for Saturday, October 14 at McFarlain Memorial Gym at Basile High School. The main pageant will begin at 4 p.m. for the crowning of Miss La. Swine Festival for contestants between the ages of 17 and 23.
Gilbert “Winky” Aucoin (left) and his wife, Margaret “Chicken,” are pictured alongside an artist’s rendition of the late Cajun music performer Cyprien Landreneau, who is the father of Mrs. Aucoin. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Gilbert “Winky” Aucoin (left) and his wife, Margaret “Chicken,” are pictured alongside an artist’s rendition of the late Cajun music performer Cyprien Landreneau, who is the father of Mrs. Aucoin. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Not fiddling with tradition

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Le Grand Hoorah, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, at Lakeview Park and Beach, will provide for another opportunity to display the area’s music and culture to those from near and far.
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier in his office at DeVillier House Movers and Leveling on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. DeVillier is unopposed for a third term as District 41 representative. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier in his office at DeVillier House Movers and Leveling on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. DeVillier is unopposed for a third term as District 41 representative. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Rep. Devillier eyes speaker role

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor State Rep. Phillip DeVillier says he wants to become speaker of the House to bring its members together.
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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)

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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