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EP reg. of voters is arrested in Avoyelles Parish

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Ashton Lucas Buller was arrested in Avoyelles Parish, for charges of operating a vehicle while impaired and possession of schedule II CDS. Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle confirmed the arrest and the charges on Monday, October 14.

Parish observes Memorial Day

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 632 again this year hosted the parish’s Memorial Day observance, at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse. Many local veterans, members of the community, and public officials were present for the event.

Ville Platte High School graduate Jazlyn Ardoin (center) received a special surprise while receiving her diploma. Her father, Army Staff Sergeant Brannavon Ardoin (right) was approved for military leave to attend his daughter’s graduation. They are shown with Principal Shelsy Williams. (Photo courtesy of Trayvon Wilson)

Adding pomp to the circumstances

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Graduation is already a momentous occasion in a high school student’s life, but little did Ville Platte High School graduate Jazlyn Ardoin know she would also receive the biggest surprise of her life that night. As Jazlyn’s name was called, her military father, U.

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Governor announces task force for teacher pay raises

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

BATON ROUGE - Governor Jeff Landry, on Tuesday, May 26, along with Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Philip Devillier, announced the creation of a bipartisan MFP Pay Raise Task Force focused on delivering permanent pay raises for Louisiana teachers and support staff without raising...

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Committee sends redistricting map to full House

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

By: GRACIE THOMAS AND SHERIDAN WHITE LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – An amended congressional district map eliminating one of Louisiana’s two majority-Democratic districts was approved by the House and Governmental Affairs Committee in a 10-7 vote down party lines on Thursday, May 21,...

EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: •Erica Malone Lee, 31, St.

High school physicals are held

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Healthworks Rehab, on Thursday, May 21, held preseason athletic physicals for high school athletes from Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Sacred Heart. The physicals included screenings from optometrists, physical therapists, dentists, and physicians before final clearance.

MEMBERS HEAR UPDATE ON STATE PARKS - Shown, from left, are Rotarian Dr. Kirk Soileau, Michael Proctor (Louisiana Deputy Director of Louisiana State Parks), Police Juror Kevin Veillon, Katie Ardoin (District Four Manager) and Rotarian Wayne Vidrine. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary: Proctor shares news on Chicot State Park projects

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Wayne Vidrine welcomed Michael Proctor, Louisiana Deputy Director of State Parks, as the guest speaker for the May 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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EPSB hears literacy report for K-3 students

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Elementary Supervisor Cheri Fontenot, during the meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board held Wednesday, May 20, reported a 31% growth in literacy over the past two years among the parish’s K-3 students.

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EPSO looks for suspect, arrests two for drive-by shooting

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect, identified as Amanda Thibodeaux, who is wanted on multiple active felony warrants. Thibodeaux is a 44-year-old white female, approximately 5’4” tall and weighing 140 pounds.

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