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Keep Louisiana Beautiful urges volunteers to join growing Love Our Waterways movement

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
BATON ROUGE - With the official kickoff of Love Our Waterways kicking off on September 1, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are calling on more Louisianans to register cleanup events and volunteer for the state`s first coordinated, month-long shoreline and...
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Liam Kincanon, a junior student at Sacred Heart, is pictured as he competes at the IPF/NAPF North American Regional Championships in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where he won four gold medals and set a record in squats. (Photo courtesy of Kayla Kincanon)

Liam Kincanon, a junior student at Sacred Heart, is pictured as he competes at the IPF/NAPF North American Regional Championships in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where he won four gold medals and set a record in squats. (Photo courtesy of Kayla Kincanon)

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Gold to the fourth power

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Monday, August 31, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor There is an old saying that goes “the world is your oyster.” For Liam Kincanon, a junior student at Sacred Heart, this statement is true literally and figuratively as he recently traveled to St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. “Canada was a lot of fun,” Kincanon said.
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Naquin to be honored at Mamou festival

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Monday, August 31, 2026
The Mamou Cajun Music Festival announces its honoree for the 53rd annual festival is Kevin Naquin. Naquin is a highly celebrated, award-winning Cajun accordion player, singer, and public servant from south Louisiana.
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Court of Appeal affirms conviction of Madrigal

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Monday, August 31, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Ezra Joseph Madrigal, who was charged and convicted of first degree rape in connection with offenses occurring between January 1, 2017, and October 17, 2017, had his conviction affirmed by the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
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At the Library

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Monday, August 31, 2026
Great news to share! We have two new programs at Ville Platte Main! Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Mahjong! There will be no lessons, just a fun gathering to play games, meet others, and enjoy some friendly competition.
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Monday, August 31, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
HEALTHCARE SCREENINGS DISCUSSED - Toby Savoy with Care Access (center) visited the Tuesday, August 25, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Dr. Kirk Soileau (left) and Rotarian Eric Gil (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

HEALTHCARE SCREENINGS DISCUSSED - Toby Savoy with Care Access (center) visited the Tuesday, August 25, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Dr. Kirk Soileau (left) and Rotarian Eric Gil (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, August 31, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Eric Gil welcomed Toby Savoy with Care Access as the guest speaker for the August 25, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Savoy is a healthcare provider in St. Landry Parish.
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Minister’s Corner: Faith that God will

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Monday, August 31, 2026
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance In the lives of many Old Testament saints, faith was the root principle of their testimony. For example, Abraham was strong in faith.
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