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Nearly two and a half years after The Rendezvous, better known as The Jungle, became engulfed in flames, Eric Johnson, the man responsible for the burning, was finally rendered his sentence by District Judge Chuck West for the crimes he committed.

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported 21 recent booking into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:

A diverse panel of 10 individuals from across Evangeline Parish assembled Monday to help select three teachers from the parish’s school district to receive an honor that District Middle School Teacher of the Year Lisa Jack described as “humbling.”

Rocky Rider might not reside within the limits of the village of Chataignier, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t appreciated.

A 26-year-old Eunice woman has been charged with making 4- and 6-year-old children have sexual intercourse, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.
Christina Thomas, 26, 240 block of 4th Street, was charged with two counts of molestation of a juvenile on Wednesday.

Cathy Mardis traveled from Hattiesburg in hopes of learning that two men charged with the murder of her grandson would stand trial for that offense.
She said she and other family members want the police body camera video of the shooting to be made available to the public

Ici on parle français means: French is spoken here; and that is exactly what Evangeline Parish people did at last week’s police jury meeting.

There is still time to make sure a local child in need has something to unwrap under the tree on Christmas Day.

Ville Platte Fire Chief Chris Harrison is providing the community with several safety tips for this holiday season, including pointers when dealing with fireworks, Christmas trees and Christmas lights.
Tips for firework safety

During the regular December meeting Wednesday, the Mamou Town Council adopted budget resolutions, made several personnel moves in the police department, and promised to try to curb noise pollution from the skating rink.