News
Suspect is arrested
A resident of Ville Platte, 24-year-old Kearrious Marquez McCoy, faces seven counts of attempted second degree murder, three counts of illegal discharge of a firearm, two counts of attempted carjac
Victim is taken to hospital
A victim, who was shot three times, was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. No information as to extent of the injuries were known as of press time.
Sports
Eight of 16 Regional host sites are in Southeastern Conference
By: TONY MARKS
LSN Sports Editor
SHS, PPHS lead All-District listings in baseball
By: RHETT MANUEL
Sports Editor
LaFleur is SBC champion in javelin
By: TOM PERPETUA
Associate Director
of Athletics
Communications
Lifestyle
Heritage Manor News: Happy Mother’s Day
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte.
Minister’s Corner: Mother’s Day Tribute
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the Ville Platte
Ministerial Alliance
Who’s getting married
(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.)
Obituaries
ROLAND RAY VIDRINE
BELAIRE COVE - Roland Ray Vidrine, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
REVEREND GEORGE L. RICHARDSON
Reverend George L. Richardson, a native of Ville Platte, passed away on November 14, 2023.
LORETTA V. PERRON
Loretta V. Perron, of Opelousas, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 76.
Photos
Chateau des Amis residents celebrate Easter
Residents of Chateau des Amis celebrated Easter early on Tuesday, March 19. They had a great time pocking eggs with each other and enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch.
Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte holds grand opening
A ribbon cutting signafying the grand opening of Freedom Behavioral located at 800 East Main St., Ville Platte was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at its location in the Mercy Regional Medical