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Police jury discusses responsibility for fire hydrants

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during its committee meeting session Monday, February 2, voted to pay half the cost of a fire hydrant at the Mill Creek subdivision, off Chicot Park Road, after a discussion about the parish’s responsibility regarding fire protection costs.

Six charged in string of Mamou burglaries

Three Mamou men and three juveniles have been charged in a string of over 20 home and car burglaries that occurred over the last three months.

Fatal crash on Chicot Park Road

According to Louisiana State Police, Michael Fontenot, 47, of Duson, was charged Thursday afternoon for DWI (first offense), careless operation and open container and was bonded out only six hours before his involvement in a crash on Highway 3402 (Chicot Park Road) that claimed the life of 52-yea

Six charged in string of Mamou burglaries

Three Mamou men and three juveniles have been charged in a string of over 20 home and car burglaries that occurred over the last three months.

All suspects in Chataignier burglary now in custody

UPDATE: Christopher Charles is now in police custody after turning himself in.

Turkey Creek mayoral election on February 21

Residents of Turkey Creek will once again have a chance to select a mayor on February 21, when the new election will be held.
Candidates for the position are Bert K. Campbell (No Party), #169; and Heather Miley Cloud (Republican), #170.

DeSelle to be closely monitored by police

Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division personnel say Phillip DeSelle will be closely monitored by law enforcement.

Berzas’ family responds to questions surrounding his death in November

A recent story by a local television station on the death of Benjamin “BJ” Berzas, who was found in his cell in the Evangeline Parish Jail of an overdose on November 5, has outraged his family.

Early registration for mamou mardi gras run open

Early registration has begun at the Mamou police station for the Mamou children’s Mardi Gras run that will take place Sunday, February 15.
Registration on the day of the run will be from 7 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. at the skating rink. The entry fee is $10 per child, up to $25 per family.

Women's Leadership Council looking for honorees in parish

Nominations are being sought by the St. Landry -- Evangeline United Way Women’s Leadership Council for one female honoree to be selected from each of the two parishes served by the organization.

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