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Mrs. Chamber
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Camille Fontenot addresses the crowd in front of the Evangeline Parish Courthouse during a ceremony about the new Zydeco Cajun Prairie Trails & Byways signs...
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EPSO Arrest Reports
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported 30 recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:• Jacoby J. Tezeno, 26, 1014 Ramsey Lot #2, Ville Platte, was arrested on...
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MPD Arrest Reports
The Mamou Police Department recently reported the following five arrests:• Gregory G. Booze, 1818 Lafitte Dr., Alexandria, was arrested November 15, 2016 for battery of emergency room personnel,...
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Mamou Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences Mamou Elementary School will hold Parent Teacher Conferences on January 5, 2016. Parents can meet with their child’s teacher to discuss attendance, grades,...
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Man wanted in Turkey Creek shooting death arrested in Oklahoma
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MPD makes arrest in high speed chase
The Mamou Police Department recovered 43 plastic bags each filled with marijuana and a stolen handgun after a high speed chase on November 22, 2016. (Photo courtesy of MPD)By: ELIZABETH WEST Associate...
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Beyond the mat
Frogman LeBlanc reflects on his career as a professional wrestlerKenneth “The Frogman” LeBlanc sits in his living room holding a photo of his days as a professional wrestler. In the other hand, the...
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Chataignier hosting Christmas events The Village of Chataignier is holding several Christmas events in the village this holiday season. From 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on December 11, there were be a Gumbo...
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Local food drive hoping to help those in need
Christian Care and Share’s pantry sits empty on Thursday, but the organization is hoping that will change after they hold a Food For Families Foodnet Food Drive on December 6. Anyone interested in...
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Guillory enters best interest plea in ATM robbery case
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Where he belongs
Gene LeBoeuf stands inside the chapel at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church in Ville Platte. LeBoeuf has served as an ordained deacon at the Catholic church since 1993. (Gazette photo by Raymond...
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EP Police Jury holds annual French meeting
Longtime Evangeline Parish Police Jury employee Wilbert Ardoin (left) talks with Judge John Saunders following the Jury’s annual French-speaking meeting that was held on Tuesday afternoon. (Gazette...
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Johnson, Kennedy win runoffs, elected to U.S. Congress
Mike Johnson talks with media after being declared the winner in the U.S. Congressional race in the 4th District. Johnson captured 65 percent of the vote, while his opponent Marshall Jones received 35...
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Hamlin addresses EPSB for final time
Outgoing Evangeline Parish School Board Superintendent Toni Hamlin hugs board member Wayne Dardeau after he presented her with a plaque at Wednesday’s meeting. (Gazette photo by Elizabeth West)PLEASE...
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Returning home
The chalice used by the late Father Verbis Lafleur rests on the altar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in VIlle Platte. Lafleur, who receieved the three Sacraments of Initiation at Sacred...
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Dispatcher development discussed at 911 meeting
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Mamou water deemed safe by La. Public Heath officials
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Turkey Creek Council amends water ordinance
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Fusilier becomes parish’s first certified tax examiner
Candice Fusilier shows off the plaque she received at the annual Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators Conference for becoming a certified tax examiner (CTE). Because of her new certification,...
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AG’s Office: Sheriff must perform all of his duties
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