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At the Library

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Monday, August 10, 2026

The Ville Platte Main Library and all Evangeline Parish Library branches will be closed on Wednesday, August 12, for an All-Staff Meeting. We will resume our normal business hours on Thursday, August 13. Congratulations to our 2026 Summer Reading Program Top Readers!

ADDICTION RECOVERY MINISTRY MISSION SHARED - During the August 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, Rev. Daniel Holsomback (center) was the guest of Rotarian Kristi Enicke (left). They are shown with Rotary President Dr. Kirk Soileau (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, August 10, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Kristi Enicke invited Daniel Holsomback with Xtra Mile Ministry as the guest speaker for the August 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, August 10, 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: •Janice Marie Campbell, 45, was arrested July 31, 2026, for two counts of violation of protective orders.

Southwest Louisiana Credit Union celebrates grand opening

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Monday, August 10, 2026

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, was held on Wednesday, July 29, at its location, 342 West Main in Ville Platte. The old building was beautifully renovated, and there was a very huge turnout with many attending making it a success.

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Qualifying ends

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Qualifying for the November election ended on Friday, August 7. The following is the final list of candidates in local elections. District Judge 13th Judicial District Court, Division A- Marcus L. Fontenot District Judge 13th Judicial District Court, Division B- Chuck R.

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Qualifying continues for November election

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Qualifying for the upcoming November elections continues until Friday, August 7. Qualifying will be held at the Clerk of Court’s office in the Evangeline Parish Courthouse from the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each of the qualifying days.

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (left) was the first candidate to qualify for the November 3, election. He is pictured as he signs the paperwork with Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel (right). Qualifying continues until Friday, August 7, at 4:30 p.m. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Candidates begin to qualify for November election

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The ballot for the November 3 election is taking shape as candidates signed on the bottom line and began to qualify on Wednesday, August 5, in the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Office.

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Guatemalan national escapes from custody in Pine Prairie

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

A civil detainee, identified as Santiago Manuel Gasper (DOB: June 23, 2004), a national of Guatemala, escaped from the ICE Facility in Pine Prairie, on July 31, at approximately 4:09 p.m., according to a press release from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Employee faces drug charges

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a suspect on an outstanding warrant on drug charges.

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Fiber Internet is set for Bayou Chicot

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

BAYOU CHICOT - High-speed Fiber Internet is officially on the horizon for Bayou Chicot. Direct Communications, a local fiber provider based in Maringouin, is excited to announce that it is continuing its mission to power up rural Louisiana.

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