Committee to look at BBPD

By Ken Grissom

t_news@bellsouth.net

For FY2008-09

By Ken Grissom

t_news@bellsouth.net

Breaux Bridge – The City Council Monday, June 30, approved a $6.8 million budget after adding another $100,000 to pay for additional police services from outside agencies.

Breaux Bridge budget

By Henri C. Bienvenu

t_news@bellsouth.net

Breaux Bridge – Highlights of the 2008-09 municipal budget approved Monday evening by the mayor and city council here include:

Lawmakers tout successes

By Derek Albert

newstnews@bellsouth.net

St. Martin legislators Rep. Fred Mills and Sen. Troy Hebert agreed that the 2008 legislative sessions were productive for the state and St. Martin Parish.

Jindal bows to public outcry

By Derek Albert

newstnews@bellsouth.net

After two weeks of public outcry, and threats of political recalls, Gov. Bobby Jindal vetoed legislators’ attempt to more than double their annual salary.

Sgt. Vernon Fontenot retires

After 26 years with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Vernon Fontenot decided to end his career in law enforcement.

‘No play, pay anyway’ for councilmen

By Sally Angelle

t_news@bellsouth.net

Henderson – At a special meeting of the Town Council June 26, members adopted a budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year and changed the way they are paid.

Qualifying begins July 9, for fall election

Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Walter Lee announced qualifying dates and fees for the fall elections.

Gazette wins award from Farm Bureau

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The Ville Platte Gazette received recognition at the 86th annual Louisiana Farm Bureau convention for the second year in a row, along with KVPI, for its coverage of farming news in Evangeline Parish.

EPSO charges one with smuggling illegal narcotics into parish jail

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has charged a Ville Platte man in connection with smuggling narcotics into the parish jail.

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