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Opelousas Police Chief candidate speaks out after recent arrest

OPELOUSAS, La. (KALB) - Yolanda Lewis, who is running to be the next chief of police in Opelousas, took to social media this weekend to speak with supporters after she was recently arrested by Louisiana State Police. On Friday, Lewis posted a video to Facebook where she thanked followers for...

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Opelousas Police looking for missing teenage boy

Jakarien Jones, 15, was last seen at approximately 9 p.m. at his home in the 900 block of Laurent Street in Opelousas.

Opelousas, LA · 1d

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

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Shots Fired Near Sacred Heart Campus In Ville Platte As School Let Out

Shots rang out near Sacred Heart of Ville Platte at dismissal Thursday. Kids still on campus were moved to safety and police called right away.

Ville Platte, LA · 1d

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Port Barre Cracklin Festival raises over $1M for charity

PORT BARRE, LA. (KLFY) — The Port Barre Cracklin Festival brings food and entertainment to visitors while raising vital funds for charitable organizations in the community. Organized by the Port Barre Lions Club, the event’s proceeds support health care and youth programs across Louisiana. Over the past 40...

Port Barre, LA · 1d
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Bunkie detective suspended without pay

Bunkie aldermen approved a two-day suspension without pay for Detective Greer during a Nov. 5 special meeting, following an earlier encounter with a handcuffed detainee inside the Bunkie Police Department. Police Chief Byron Juneau recommended the suspension for Nov. 9–10. Aldermen Vanessa Juneau, Sullivan Battiste and Jerrod Normand approved the...

Bunkie, LA · 1d

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Woman arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in Mamou

MAMOU, La. (KLFY) -- A traffic stop for not using a turn signal led to a drug arrest in Mamou, authorities said. Chelsey Lea Deshotels, 36, is charged with possession of meth. Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Deputies were patrolling the city of Mamou on Oct. 27 when they pulled over a truck that made a right turn onto Sixth Street without using a turn signal, officials said.

Mamou, LA · 2d

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Ville Platte Family Care celebrates grand opening

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Ville Platte Family Care, owned by Savoy Medical Center, was held on Thursday, November 5, at its location at 520 Jack Miller Rd., in Ville Platte. It was a beautiful, sunny day for the special occasion celebrating the opening. In center is Melissa Vallett, FNP; Dr. Francisco Cantu; and Macy Soileau, FNP as the ribbon is cut. Among those also pictured are employees, Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, Ville Platte City Clerk Donald Bergeron, Director of Marketing/Business Development Angela Fontenot, other business members, and friends. (Gazette photo by Kathy Longino)

Ville Platte, LA · 2d

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Austin Simon’s Five Touchdowns Power JS Clark To Historic First Playoff Win Over Central Private

Austin Simon was not ready for his senior season to end, and Central Private could not make him put the football away. The JS Clark Leadership Academy running back scored five touchdowns as the Bulldogs defeated the Redhawks 55–27 Thursday night, earning the first playoff victory in school history and extending a memorable first season of varsity football.

Opelousas, LA · 1d

We Are Lafayette

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Carencro's Mayoral Candidates Are Set to Meet in a Public Forum Next Week

Mayor Charlotte Clavier and challenger Eric Knight will meet in a public forum focused on Carencro's future on Thursday, November 19, at an event hosted by NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL.

Carencro, LA · 1d

avoyellestoday.com

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Panthers dominate in Catskin, 50–8

Bunkie captures sixth straight win in historic rivalry. Seventy-five Catskin games, generations of memories and another year of bragging rights for the Bunkie Panthers. Bunkie made sure the Catskin Trophy would remain in Panther territory Friday night, Nov. 6, defeating longtime rival Marksville 50-8 in the 75th annual meeting between the two schools.

Bunkie, LA · 1d

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Avoyelles church events: Anniversary celebration, Friendsgiving and a youth faith conference

Area churches and youth organizers have announced opportunities for worship, fellowship and faith formation. Progressive Baptist Church's 108th anniversary: Nov. 15. Progressive Baptist Church invites the public to celebrate its 108th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Frankie Ford of Magnolia Baptist Church in Evergreen. His congregation will join him for the celebration.

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 2d