Evangeline Parish News
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Evangeline
Native Plant Seminar
Posted 4:17 PM 10/8/2012 by Melissa Canone
Join the site horticulturist at the Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte on Saturday, October 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., to learn more about gardening with native shrubs.
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Evangeline Parish Going Nuts for Squirrel Season
Posted 5:29 PM 10/5/2012 by Maddie Garrett
Before deer or dove season, there's squirrel season. And in Evangeline Parish, the heart of squirrel hunting, many people will tell you it's the best time of year. Many hunters and their families packed up and headed out Friday for opening day on Saturday, and there's one place in town that was (More) • Video (1)
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Evangeline
Multiple arrests in Evangeline Parish
Posted 4:00 PM 9/27/2012 by KATC
Multiple arrests in Evangeline Parish for narcotics, fighting, theft and a shooting. On September 18, 2012 in the area of East Pine Street an argument that began between two females later turned into an argument between two males that resulted in one male pulling out a handgun and (More) • Photos (7)
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Evangeline
Ville Platte Attempted Murder Suspect Surrenders
Posted 3:50 PM 9/27/2012 by Ian Auzenne
A Ville Platte man is charged with attempted second-degree murder following a shooting. Ville Platte police say 34-year-old T. C. Charles pulled a gun on the victim and shot him in the abdomen during an argument. Charles turned himself into authorities and is being held on $125,000 bond.
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Evangeline
Evangeline Parish Arrest Report
Posted 3:10 PM 9/25/2012 by Press Release
On September 25, 2012, Jimmy R. Gallow was arrested in connection with the alleged burglary of a residence off of Saint Julien Road, which occurred on or about August 27, 2012. Gallow admitted to Investigators that he took numerous items from under the carport of the residence. Gallow was (More)
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Two Arrested in Connection with Store Robbery
Posted 4:23 PM 9/24/2012 by Ian Auzenne
A Mamou mother and daughter are behind bars for their alleged involvement in a grocery store robbery. Kimberland Poulard and Latifa Matthew are both charged with principal to armed robbery in connection with the August 25 hold-up of the Mamou Piggly Wiggly. Police say they believe Poulard was the (More) • Photos (2)
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Evangeline
Pair arrested on alleged counterfeit charges
Posted 2:57 PM 9/14/2012 by KATC
Police say a woman was allegedly using two juveniles to go into a local business with counterfeit $100 bills and exchange it for change. The cashier was aware that the money was counterfeit and participated in exchanging it for real money according to police.
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Evangeline
Turkey Creek boil advisory lifted
Posted 11:15 AM 9/7/2012 by Melissa Canone
The boil advisory for Turkey Creek has been lifted.
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Evangeline
Community Mourns Crossing Guard's Death
Posted 5:23 PM 9/6/2012 by Chris Welty
The community of Vidrine in Evangeline Parish is mourning the after 60-year-old Reserve Deputy John Granger of Reddell was struck by a car this morning.
This all happening near Vidrine Elementary at the intersection of LA-10 and Tiger Lane. Troopers say a vehicle turning onto LA-10 was (More) • Video (1)
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Crossing guard killed in Evangeline Parish identified
Posted 4:29 PM 9/6/2012 by Letitia Walker
The crossing guard killed this morning in Evangeline Parish has been identified as 60-year-old Reserve Deputy John Granger of Reddell. Troopers say the crash happened on LA Highway 10 at LA Highway 376.
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Evangeline
Two More Grocery Store Robbery Suspects Arrested
Posted 2:56 PM 9/6/2012 by Ian Auzenne
Two more suspects in the Mamou Piggly Wiggly robbery have been arrested. Mamou police caught Kaworski Matthew and Robert "Pee Wee" Smith and charged them with armed robbery. Police found the pair after another suspect told investigators what kind of car was used in the getaway and who owned it. (More) • Photos (3)
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Evangeline
Parts of Turkey Creek Water System under Boil Advisory
Posted 10:26 AM 9/6/2012 by Ian Auzenne
Some Turkey Creek residents are under a boil advisory at this hour. The Turkey Creek Water System has put the advisory in effect for the area bordered by Junction Road, Wilson Campbell Road, LA 13, and Jewel Lane and for the area from Crooked Creek Parkway to Rob Mac Road. Residents with no water are encouraged to boil their water until further notice.
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Evangeline
State Police: Crossing Guard Killed in Crash
Posted 9:54 AM 9/6/2012 by Ian Auzenne
State police have confirmed to KATC that a crossing guard was killed in an accident earlier this morning. The crash took place just before 8:00 this morning near Vidrine Elementary School at the corner of LA 10 and Tiger Lane. State troopers are at the scene investigating the incident. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
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One Dead in Accident Involving Crossing Guard
Posted 8:21 AM 9/6/2012 by Ian Auzenne
A person has been killed in an accident near Vidrine Elementary School. The incident took place just before 8:00 this morning near the corner of LA 10 and Tiger Lane. State police say the accident involved a crossing guard, but they cannot confirm at this time who died. We will bring you more information as it develops.
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Tracking the Tropics
Authorities implement curfew in Mamou
Posted 4:28 PM 8/29/2012 by Melissa Canone
Authorities in Mamou have implemented a curfew from 7pm tonight to 7am Thursday due Hurricane Isaac.
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