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Candidate announcement policy is given

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Ville Platte Gazette will publish announcements for candidates in the November 3, 2026, primary election at no charge when accompanied by payment for advertising.

Brent Coreil honored as Rotarian of the Year

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Monday, July 13, 2026

During the July 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, President Dr. Kirk Soileau (left) presented long-tine member Brent Coreil with the Rotarian of the Year Award. Before announcing Coreil as the recipient, Dr.

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Rougeau arrested on additional charges

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Press Release The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office previously announced the arrest of Anthony Rougeau on June 11, 2026, at the time of his arrest, the investigation remained active and additional charges were anticipated as new information was developing.

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Public speaks against, for wind project

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Monday, July 13, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - A standing-room only crowd filled the meeting room of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury as a public hearing was held on Wednesday, July 8, regarding a proposed wind energy ordinance.

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Executive members issue freeze

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Monday, July 13, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The executive committee of the Evangeline Parish School Board, during a meeting held Thursday, July 9, voted to freeze salary level adjustments and merit at the 2025-2026 amounts. The freeze would save the school district as estimated $383,677.55.

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Ordinance for sale of town property is proposed

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Monday, July 13, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The Mamou Town Council, during the July 8, meeting, proposed an ordinance for the sale of town property located behind the walking track.

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At the Library

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Join us at the Ville Platte Main Library for a week filled with free fun and engaging activities for all ages! We kick off the week on Monday, July 13, with Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by Kids' Painting at 3 p.m. for ages 5 and up.

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Two are arrested for a 2024 murder

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a 2024 murder, which occurred on the outskirts of Ville Platte, according to a press release from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. On March 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT ADDRESSES ROTARY CLUB - Evangeline Parish School District Superintendent Cheri Fontenot, visited with the Ville Platte Rotary Club during the group’s July 7, meeting. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Darin Bordelon invited newly-appointed Evangeline Parish School District Superintendent Cheri Fontenot as the guest speaker for the July 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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Arrest is made for attempted courtroom contraband

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported an arrest of a suspect in connection with attempted introduction of contraband into a courtroom.

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