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The Mamou Police Department reported 14 recent bookings into the city jail. Arrested were the following persons:
•Charles Boeing, of 1532 Hudson Ave. in Mamou, was arrested on July 21, 2016 for a warrant from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office.

PINE PRAIRIE -- Pine Prairie High School is bringing their old trophies, which Wayne Dardeau said “a lot of sweat went into earning,” back to life after being buried in storage for more than a decade.

A recent joint drug sting conducted by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and Ville Platte Police Department Investigation Division Detective Jessica Laborde resulted in the arrest of Marcus A. Garrison after they confiscated more than $70,000.00 worth of drugs.

The amount of sales tax collected throughout the parish this past fiscal year dropped significantly.

When the Evangeline Parish School Board convened for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday night, the approval of low bids prompted board member Scott Limoges to ask if there is anyway for the board to know if the company with the lowest bid is right for the job.

The old Evangeline Parish Library building on Main Street has finally been sold.

After multiple vehicle break ins being conducted by juveniles, Ville Platte Chief of Police Neal Lartigue has issued a warning to everyone about leaving items in a vehicle.

LSN Report

Louisiana United States Senator Bill Cassidy is making his way around the state to hear the concerns of his constituents.

The Beatles not only changed music, but they forever changed hairstyles across the United States and even here in Louisiana.