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EP School Board discusses state of technology building

Evangeline Parish Schools Assistant Superintendent Darwan Lazard addressed the district’s need for a new technology building at Wednesday night’s board meeting.

Police Jury adopts sales tax ordinance

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury approved a handful of agenda items during its February meeting held Monday night.

Navarre pleads guilty to perjury charge

Nearly six-months after being accused of committing perjury in an Evangeline Parish courtroom, Sarah Navarre appeared in court to plead guilty to this crime.

Ville Platte man surrenders to Eunice Police

A Ville Platte man surrendered to Eunice police on Monday to year-old charges of sexual battery, domestic abuse and false imprisonment.

United Way study finds 40 pct. in La. can’t afford basics

A United Way study reports 40 percent of households in Louisiana cannot afford basic living costs.
The Louisiana Association of United Ways released its ALICE Report for Louisiana Wednesday.
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

Top priority

LAFAYETTE – The Department of Transportation and Development hosted a road show last Wednesday in an effort to address concerns about the condition of state and federal roads within the state of Louisiana.

Mamou PD arrests woman on multiple drug charges

MAMOU – Mamou Police Department is continuing their fight to take drugs off of the streets of their community.

First same-sex couple divorces inside Evangeline Parish

Just over seven months after the United States Supreme Court made the historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage Evangeline Parish experienced its first same-sex couple divorce.

Walking the walk

MAMOU – At first glance, the small apartment appears to be a bulging at the seams museum of sports memorabilia.

Chataignier Council talks about fixing village library

CHATAIGNIER – Monday night’s Chataignier council meeting centered around the necessary repairs needed at the village’s local library.

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