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Louisiana gets rid of inspection stickers — in most places

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Monday, June 8, 2026
By: ALYSE PFEIL The Advocate Drivers across most of Louisiana will no longer need a vehicle inspection sticker — though many in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas will still have to comply with other inspection rules in those places. “The inspection sticker is now EXPIRED in Louisiana!” Gov.
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At the Library

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Monday, June 8, 2026
As we continue our Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story,” we’re excited to welcome the amazing Mitch the Magician for a series of free performances across our libraries! On Tuesday, June 9, Mitch will perform at Turkey Creek Library at 10 a.m. and at Ville Platte Main Library at 2 p.m.
City of Ville Platte employees attend a safety meeting at the civic center on May 28. Standing from left are City Councilman Shawn Roy, Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, and Councilwomen Anna Frank and Christina Sam. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams)

City of Ville Platte employees attend a safety meeting at the civic center on May 28. Standing from left are City Councilman Shawn Roy, Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, and Councilwomen Anna Frank and Christina Sam. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams)

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City continues strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork

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Monday, June 8, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The City of Ville Platte, on Thursday, May 28, held a safety meeting for city employees who work on the outside, street and drainage, park and recreation, and all utility departments. The meeting was held at the Northside Civic Center.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, June 8, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Quentin Miller, of Mamou, is shown with a 1.45-pound bluegill, that he caught at Miller’s Lake on May 14. (Photo courtesy of Quentin Miller)

Quentin Miller, of Mamou, is shown with a 1.45-pound bluegill, that he caught at Miller’s Lake on May 14. (Photo courtesy of Quentin Miller)

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“Breaming” to the brim

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor All people have at least one particular moment where they remember exactly where they were when it happened. Many remember where they were when Sid Bream scored the winning run for the Atlanta Braves in the 1992 NLCS.
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Public voices concerns on wind ordinance

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, on Monday, June 1, held a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to establish a wind energy conversion system in the parish.
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EPPJ moves ahead with water, other projects

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Kevin Veillon, during the police jury’s meeting held Monday, June 1, was adamant to remind jurors they need to come up with an additional $200,000 toward the Industrial Park’s water line project.
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Suspects are wanted in theft of a business

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
VILLE PLATTE – The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of two wanted suspects.
The Senate gave final legislative approval Friday to new maps for Louisiana’s congressional districts. (Courtesy of Louisiana Legislature)

The Senate gave final legislative approval Friday to new maps for Louisiana’s congressional districts. (Courtesy of Louisiana Legislature)

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Legislature sends new congressional maps with 5-1 GOP advantage for Landry’s approval

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: GRACIE THOMAS LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Senate passed the final version of a new congressional map in a 28-10 vote down party lines Friday, eliminating one majority-Black district. Senate Bill 121, authored by Sen.
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Louisiana deflates mylar balloon releases with new ban, starting in August

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: ELISE PLUNK Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana lawmakers have approved a ban on intentional, outdoor releases of mylar and latex helium balloons. The governor shot down a similar proposal last year, but this year’s version will go into effect without his signature.
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