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Police await toxicology report in Richard’s death

Although 29-year-old Latoya Richard’s official cause of death was drowning, police still have not ruled whether or not her death was a homicide.

MRMC prepared in the event of Ebola infections

Mercy Regional Medical Center and Acadian Medical Center will be ready should the Ebola virus ever become an issue in the communities they serve, according to Scott. M. Smith, CEO.

EP school performance scores good overall

On Tuesday, October 21, the Louisiana Department of Education released school performance scores and Evangeline Parish fared well in the report.

Ville Platte police capture alleged storage unit thieves

On October 21, the Ville Platte Police Department asked the public for help in identifying a silver truck and locating the three white males and two white females involved with multiple break-ins of storage buildings on South Chataignier Road.

Walk against domestic violence held here Tuesday

A large crowd of people showed up at the courthouse Tuesday, October 21, where they began their walk in observation of Domestic Violence Awarenmess Month. A vigil followed the walk, with Randy Deshotel, parish clerk of court, as master of ceremonies.

Ville Platte police search for storage unit thieves

On October 21, the Ville Platte Police Department responded to a report of a storage building break-in in the area of South Chataignier Road. Officers and detectives learned that multiple lockers were broken into and many items were taken.

Chataignier council firms up holiday season schedules

The Chataignier Village Council and Mayor Jackie Thomas began to firm up plans for the coming holiday season during its monthly meeting Monday, October 20.

Police chief responds to chamber’s burglary concerns

A troubling flurry of burglaries ended in late September after police stepped up night patrols, which resulted in people being charged for walking in the dark without reflective gear on their clothing, Ville Platte Police Chief Neal Lartigue told members of the Chamber of Commerce.

School board sponsors annual career day in Mamou

Juniors and seniors -- mostly -- from all of the high schools in the parish visited Mamou’s recreational center Thursday, October 16, for the annual Career Day, sponsored by the Evangeline Parish School Board.

EPSB learns performance scores are coming soon

Evangeline Parish School Board Superintendent Toni Hamlin informed board members Wednesday, October 15, that the release of school performance scores, as well as district performance scores, is coming next week.

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