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Thursday, June 18, 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: •Devontae Terez Alfred, 26, was arrested June 10, 2026, for aggravated battery.

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LSHOF member, legendary rodeo figure T. Berry Porter passes away

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.) Visitation was Monday evening and a Tuesday morning funeral was set in his hometown of Leesville for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame member T. Barrett “T.

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Sand bags are available

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

With the possibility of several inches of rain and the flash flood risk at hand, our crews have been taking proactive steps to prepare and keep our parish safe, and we encourage you to do the same for your home and family.

Pictured on the left is new head football coach at Mamou Daniel Scully and on the right is new assistant coach J.T. Harper. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)

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On their own feet

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Monday, June 15, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - There is an old French proverb that says, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This proverb is an adequate description of the football program at Mamou High School as the team has had another head coaching change.

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Meeting is set to interview candidates

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Monday, June 15, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish School Board, during a special meeting held Thursday, June 11, voted 10-1 to conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 4 p.m.

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Mamou approves sale of property

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Monday, June 15, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The Mamou Town Council, during the June 10, meeting, approved the sale of town property located behind the walking track.

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Rougeau is charged with crimes against juveniles

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Monday, June 15, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in connection with alleged inappropriate conduct with a juvenile.

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Family seeks answers in son’s murder

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Monday, June 15, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Two years after Andrew Thomas was shot and killed in Ville Platte, the victim’s family is still seeking answers as well as closure. Andrew Nelson, the victim’s father, said his son was 29 years old at the time of the incident.

MEMBERS HEAR UPDATE FROM VP MAYOR - Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams gave an update on city projects during the June 9, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) and Rotarian and City Clerk-Treasurer Donald Bergeron (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, June 15, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Ville Platte Mayor and Rotarian Ryan LeDay Williams gave an update on the progress of city projects and the community during the June 9, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, June 15, 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: •Kerry Mantez Fontenot, 30, was arrested June 8, 2026, for domestic abuse battery.

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