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NEW BOOKSTORE TO OPEN IN VILLE PLATTE - Seth and Jessica Deen Norris (center) visited the May 12, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to share their journey to opening a new bookstore in town. Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) and Rotarian Peter Strawitz (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, May 18, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Peter Strawitz welcomed Seth and Jessica Deen Norris as the guest speakers for the May 12, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Seth is a CPA who focuses on working with online clients without a brick and mortar building.

This photo of Caden Askey (7) sliding underneath a tag to score Pine Prairie’s second run in the top of the first inning in Game 3 against Berwick won 1st place for Best Sports Photo.

Win, place, and sheaux

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Staff Report The Louisiana Press Association announced the winners of the 2025 Better Newspaper Competition on May 8, 2026 at the Baton Rouge City Club, including Newspaper of the Year honors, which included: Division 1: The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate Division 2: The Ruston Daily...

Braxton Ardoin, of Mamou High School, is pictured with his gold medal in Boys High Jump 3A. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Looking for precious medals

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor BATON ROUGE - Despite weather conditions moving many of the events inside the Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, parish athletes from Evangeline Parish took home medals at the LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Meet at LSU.

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City warns of scams

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Area residents are being warned of scams involving the solicitation of donations and utility payments.

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Council responds to recent fatal shooting

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Councilwoman Anna Frank, during the Ville Platte City Council’s meeting held Tuesday, May 12, addressed a recent shooting that claimed the life of a Ville Platte High School student. “My heart goes out to his family,” Councilwoman Frank expressed.

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Funds are available for the older adult home modifications

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). This program is to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners and renters.

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Early voting ends with 848 votes

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Early voting for the Saturday, May 16, election ended with 848 votes being cast in Evangeline Parish.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, May 14, 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: •Brad Cart, 51, Eunice, was arrested May 11, 2026, for domestic abuse battery.

Lauren Thibodeaux Ortego

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Lauren Thibodeaux Ortego is state semi-finalist

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor With a legacy of energy and excellence, Vidrine Elementary second grade teacher Lauren Thibodeaux Ortego has created more than a just a classroom. She has created a wonderful learning environment for her second grade students.

Boggy Bayou Festival opens

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Monday, May 11, 2026

The 41st Annual Boggy Bayou Festival got underway on Thursday, May 7, with its Opening Ceremonies. Pictured in the top left photo is Pine Prairie High School student Anna Breaux (center) as she sings the National Anthem.

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