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The sounds of old-time gospel hymns began to fill the hallways at Heritage Manor Nursing Home on Tuesday afternoon.
The music was originating from one of the facility’s activities rooms, where inside sat an old Baldwin piano and a very grateful and enthusiastic piano player.

A total of 12 tax renewal-continuations that appeared on the ballot for Evangeline Parish passed with ease on Saturday night.

Tri-Parish unemployment rates are down in February compared to a year ago, but the work force is also down, according to Bureau of Labor and Statistics data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

The Mamou Police Department reported 7 recent bookings into the city jail. Arrested were:
• Daniel Darbonne, 30, 1012 Hickory St., Mamou, was arrested on March 2, 2017 for domestic abuse battery. Darbonne was transfered to the parish jail.

LSU Eunice has suspended three players and an non-student athlete in connection with an off-campus incident that occured last week involving Lamar State College Port Arthur.
LSUE Director of Publie Relations Van Reed released a statement Tuesday explaining their decision.

Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau released an update on Tuesday, March 27, 2017 regarding the death of a three-year-old that was run over by a vehicle last Thursday:

The Ville Platte Police Department has confirmed that a three-year-old child died after being left in a car on Tuesday.

Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau released the following press release on Monday, March 27, 2017 in regards to the death of a three-year-old that was run over by a vehicle last Thursday:

A total of 12 tax renewal-continuations that appeared on the ballot for Evangeline Parish passed with ease on Saturday night.

BASILE – Rheagan Ortego has worn many crowns atop her head of black hair but the one the Basile High senior wants to claim more than anything has eluded her.