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Six Acadiana Parishes to Vote in April 6 Election
Posted 2:26 PM 3/27/2013 by Ian Auzenne (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)
Voters in six Acadiana parishes will go to the polls on April 6 to vote in on propositions and to fill vacant seats through special elections.
The most notable of these is the Mermentau police chief race. Last year, Amber Dubois was removed from the position after officials learned she (More)
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Evangeline
Evangeline Parish man arrested for alleged illegal burning of waste tires
Posted 10:38 AM 3/27/2013
Today, investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested an Evangeline Parish man for the alleged illegal burning of waste tires. On March 8, officers with the Basile Police Department responded to a burning complaint at 2348 (More)
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Evangeline
Public's assistance needed in locating suspect
Posted 10:08 AM 3/19/2013 by KATC
The Ville Platte Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a man. On February 25, 2013 the suspect walked out of Wal-Mart with three 32 inch televisions.
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Evangeline
Ville Platte Man Charged with Medicaid Fraud
Posted 9:19 AM 3/19/2013 by Ian Auzenne
The State Attorney General's Office has charged a Ville Platte man with two counts of Medicaid fraud. Investigators say 36-year-old Brady Hudspeth filed false timesheets with the New Orleans care center for which he worked, resulting in Medicaid being falsely billed. If convicted, Hudspeth could face five years in prison and up to $20,000 in fines.
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Evangeline
Armed Robbery Suspect Captured
Posted 12:11 PM 3/13/2013 by KATC
A suspect wanted for armed robbery and attempted first degree murder has been captured in Ville Platte.
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Evangeline
Suspect in Cold Rape Case Convicted
Posted 3:59 PM 3/1/2013 by Ian Auzenne
A 19-year-old cold rape case came to a close today with a guilty verdict. An Evangeline Parish jury found 50-year-old Lawrence Walker Lafleur guilty of forcible rape. The prosecution used DNA evidence to tie Lafleur to the 1994 incident, which took place in a Mamou laundromat. Sentencing is scheduled for June 6.
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Evangeline
Ville Platte police officer on adminstrative leave
Posted 12:48 PM 3/1/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
Ville Platte Police Officer Forest Robinson is on administrative leave while a complaint against him is being investigated. Robinson is accused of using excessive force on a man, Chief Neal Lartigue said. Because it's under investigation, the chief will not talk about the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
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Evangeline
Opposition To Changes in Special Edu. Funding
Posted 6:47 PM 2/26/2013 by Allison Bourne-Vanneck
Parents of special education students are speaking out--many are upset with the state's proposed changes in special education funding.
As of now, funding for school districts is based on a flat rate...for example:
If a regular education student gets four thousand dollars in (More) • Video (1)
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Evangeline
Dutch Oven 101 set for March 2 at Chicot State Park
Posted 10:02 AM 2/25/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
Visitors are invited to Chicot State Park in Ville Platte on Saturday, March 2, at 9:00 a.m. to noon, to learn about Dutch oven cooking.
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Evangeline
Multiple Vehicle Accident Near Basile; Critical Injuries Reported
Posted 9:09 PM 2/23/2013 by katc
State Police are investigating a multiple vehicle accident with critical injuries in the Basile area. We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
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Evangeline
Public's assistance needed in locating suspect
Posted 1:04 PM 2/21/2013 by KATC
A warrant for Isaac Thomas Jr. arrest has been issued for Armed Robbery and 2 counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. Thomas has been entered into the National data base as being wanted and to be considered Armed and Dangerous.
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Evangeline
Pine needle basketry class set for February 23
Posted 12:33 PM 2/18/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
VILLE PLATTE - Learn how to make a pine needle basket on Saturday, February 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte.
Participants will learn the basic techniques of making a pine needle basket. The Arboretum will provide the supplies for participants.
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Mardi Gras
Hundreds Participate in Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras
Posted 4:57 PM 2/12/2013 by Chris Welty
In Evangeline Parish, the Courir de Mardi Gras carried on as planned in Mamou.
The party kicked off early Tuesday morning with singing, dancing and lots of drinking as dozens keep the 65 year old courir tradition alive.
"It's just like speaking French and eating gumbo and boudin and (More) • Video (1)
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Evangeline
Bluebird basics set for Feb. 9 at the La. State Arboretum
Posted 9:30 AM 2/5/2013 by Melissa Canone
VILLE PLATTE - Learn all about bluebirds and how to attract them to your backyard at a special program scheduled for Saturday, February 9, at theLouisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte.
The program - Bluebird Basics - will run from 1-4 pm and will provide tips and habitat (More)
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Evangeline
Pine Prairie Men Accused of Having Sex with Dog
Posted 2:49 PM 2/4/2013 by Ian Auzenne
Two Pine Prairie men are in jail on charges they had sex with a dog. Nathan Wells and Joshua Granger were booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail on one count each of crimes against nature. Investigators began looking into the matter after receiving tips from concerned citizens. Wells and Granger are being held on $7,500 bond.
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