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EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Heritage Manor celebrates state recognition

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

On Thursday, May 28, the staff of Heritage Manor gathered to celebrate Administrator Trey Prudhomme, who was named Administrator of the Year and nurse Carla Ardoin, who was recognized as Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana Nursing Home Association (LNHA).

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Meet the Author to be held

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

"Meet the Author" will be held Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m., at X'Social 129 E. Main Street, in Ville Platte. Join Dr. Marcus Anderson as he shares his powerful story of pain, purpose, and redemption. Former resident of Ville Platte, Dr. Marcus Anderson, Jr.

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District attorney announces retirement

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Monday, June 1, 2026

After 30 years of service in the Evangeline Parish Criminal Justice System, District Attorney Trent Brignac has announced his retirement. Brignac began his criminal law career in 1996 when he became the Ville Platte City Prosecutor. He then went on to become an assistant district attorney in 1997.

Co-owner Bonnie Kyzar stands inside The Barn Dancehall and Pavilion at Lakeview Park and Beach, outside of Eunice, on Thursday, May 14. Many of the activities of Balfa Week, Grand Hoorah and Black Pot Music Camp are held here. (Advocate photo by Robin May)

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Parish is home to a sandy beach resort

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Monday, June 1, 2026

By: JOANNA BROWN The Advocate (Editor’s Note: Lakeview Park and Beach is located in Evangeline Parish, located 3.9 miles north of Eunice.

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Early voting is set for runoff

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Monday, June 1, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller, would like to announce the close of books for the June 27 election. The last day to register online using the geauxvote.com website is June 6.

SAWTELLES SHARE CAMINO JOURNEY - Shown, from left, are Pastor Steven and Sarahi Sawtelle, Rotarian Dr. William “Tojo” Ward and Rotary President Beau Wilson. During the May 26, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, The Sawtelles shared their experience walking the Camino in Spain for 28 days. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, June 1, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Pastor Steven and Sarahi Sawtelle, owners of Hundredfold Coffee and leaders of Freedom Family Church, were the special guests of Rotarian Dr. William “Tojo” Ward at the May 26, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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At the Library

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Summer Reading begins around the parish on June 2nd, and calendars are now available for pickup at all library branches!

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)

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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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