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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.

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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.

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.

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Chief Thomas issues statement on deadly shooting

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

[Ville Platte, Louisiana] - It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I, Chief Perry Thomas. on behalf of the vile Plate Police Department. extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy city Marshal Barry Giglio, who tragically lost his life in the line of...

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Mayor issues statement on shooting

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan Leday Williams has issued the following statement on Monday night’s deadly shooting.

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LSP releases info on officer involved shooting

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Ville Platte- On July 31, 2023, shortly after 8:30 P.M., the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office requested Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations to investigate an officer-involved shooting on the 100 block of W. Beauregard Street in the city of Ville Platte.

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Investigation continues

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Monday, July 31, 2023

A spokesman with the Louisiana State Police would not confirm any details regarding the officer involved shooting but did say the investigation continues. This is the last update from the scene. Again, more updates will be given as they become available.

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