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Bacon named semifinalist for Principal of the Year

BASILE — “Teachers and leaders who produce the greatest gains are those of us who view our profession as a vocation rather than an occupation. Elevating our profession relies not only on preparation and knowledge, but also on dedication to and love of children.

Eunice Police link two men to armed robberies

Eunice Police reported the arrest of a Houston, Texas, man in connection with the armed robbery of a Eunice loan company and bank.
The two are also suspects to an armed robbery of a Ville Platte pharmacy, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said in a news release Friday.

Bishop Deshotel

LAFAYETTE -- Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel greeted his new flock with both humor and humility on Friday, April 15, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette during the Celebration of the Eucharist and his Rite of Installation as the seventh Bishop of Lafayette.

VP house fire claims life of 106-year-old

On Saturday, April 16, the Ville Platte Fire Department responded to a call for a house fire on Robert F. Kennedy St., and while firemen were able to successfully put out the flames, they were unable to rescue 106-year-old Edward “Knot-Toe” Thomas Jr.

13th Annual St. Jude Trail Ride set for Saturday

The Sheriff’s Mounted Posse of Evangeline Parish announces the 13th annual Saddle Up For St. Jude Trail Ride to be held April 23, near 3375 Faubourg Road, Washington.

Turkey Creek declines annexing property; OKs agreement with 9-1-1

The Turkey Creek Council decided that it didn’t want to expand the borders of the village.

Chataignier Council discusses agrees to new 9-1-1 agreement

At Chataignier’s council meeting last Monday, the village’s council members discussed the proposed intergovernmental agreement with 9-1-1 that needed to be approved if the village wished to have 9-1-1 provide services for dispatching non-emergency calls for the Village of Chataignier.

The Bully Chain

MAMOU — Bronson Smith is doing his part to stop and ultimately prevent bullying in Evangeline Parish schools.

Chapman says state’s budget issues affecting public defense

The 6th and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution and the Louisiana House Bill No. 436 Act No. 307 provides each citizen of Louisiana with the promise of “adequate council” in criminal and civil cases in a court of law.

St. Jude Trail Ride on April 23

The 13th Annual St. Jude Trail Ride, sponsored by the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse of Evangeline Parish, will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 near 3375 Faubourg Road in Washington. The ride starts at 8:30 a.m. and cost $10, which includes a lunch. Proceeds go to St. Jude Hospital.

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