One hurdle was cleared during the latest special session of the Louisiana Legislature, but the feat might have started a chain reaction that could necessitate a third special session this year.
Pictured is Evangeline Parish School Board member and SLCC Welding instructor Arthur Savoy (left) as he discusses how to get new programs at the local technical college with U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (right) on Wednesday. (Gazette photo by Elizabeth West)
A town hall meeting was hosted on Wednesday in Turkey Creek for United States Congressman Mike Johnson to hear the concerns of the people in the southern portion of District 4.
Ardoin
Ville Platte native, Kyle Ardoin, officially became Louisiana’s temporary Secretary of State on May 8, 2018 after being named to the position left vacant by Tom Schedler in April.
Beginning in 2019, Evangeline Parish public schools will be required to display “In God We Trust,” which is the national motto.
On Wednesday, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that it was in search of a suspect wanted for a stabbing that occurred on La. Hwy. 106 between Bayou Chicot and St. Landry.
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