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Evangeline deputies investigate home invasion on Old Basile Highway

A home invasion that occurred Monday morning in the Basile area on Old Basile Highway has resulted in an investigation by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. Once the initial investigation was completed, Sheriff Eddie Soileau provided details to shed some light on the incident.

‘Brothers in Battle’ observe 50 years since enlistment

RAYNE - In the summer of 1968 with the images of the Vietnam War shown daily on news telecasts, five local young men enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on the “Buddy Plan”.

Mary Elizabeth Reeves Hollie

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Elizabeth Reeves Hollie, 78, who passed away surrounded by her family on Aug. 1, 2018, in Crowley. Rev.

Borill announces his candidacy for Crowley Mayor

Bryan Borill is announcing his candidacy for the office of Mayor of the City of Crowley in the Nov. 6 election. His statement is as follows: I am pleased and honored to officially announce my candidacy for the office of Mayor for the City of Crowley.

Alleman announces candidacy for Chief of Police

Donald “Don” Alleman has announced his candidacy for the office of Chief of Police for the City of Crowley. Alleman has over 37 years of law enforcement experience and served as Crowley’s Chief of Police from 1995 through 2002.

Two vehicle crash leaves one with severe injuries

A two vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Pine Point Rd. (La. Hwy. 1161) and Te Mamou Rd. has resulted in severe injuries for one individual involved in the incident. Louisiana State Police, Troop I, investigated the crash that happened a little before 10:00 a.m.

Replacement for levee road?

Officials meeting here on Tuesday concluded that a completely new road is needed along the Atchafalaya Basin West Protection Levee south of Henderson.

Lawsuits entangle pipeline project

A flurry of lawsuits filed locally in the 16th Judicial District Court have the potential of delaying the completion of the controversial Bayou Bridge Pipeline project that runs through the southern portion of Upper St. Martin Parish.

LaSuCa mill expanding

The LaSuCa sugar mill at St. John is anything but quiet during this off-season. Along with the usual repair and maintenance required between grinding seasons, the mill is swarming with workers bringing about the first phase of a multi-year expansion in the historic mill’s capacity.

Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Council raises minimum wage for tribal enterprises employees

The minimum wage at all Tunica-Biloxi enterprises, including Paragon Casino Resort, was raised to $8.50 an hour by the Tribal Council on Wednesday (Aug. 1) and will go into effect this coming Monday (Aug. 6). The state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.