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Police jury holds public hearing on wind ordinance

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The Evangeline Parish Police Jury held a public hearing on Thursday, October 1, to discuss the proposed wind energy conservation ordinance.

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Ag Center to connect small farmers, business owners through its GROW LA Initiative

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

BATON ROUGE – The Southern University Ag Center will bring business development resources to small farmers and business owners in Ville Platte through its Growing Rural Opportunities through Workforce and Business Development, Louisiana (GROW LA) initiative.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, October 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.

Funds are received for Mr. Perfect

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

As in year’s past, riders of the Louisiana Tournoi put money into a pot for the Mr. Perfect Lotto. The funds are then matched by The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and are then given to the rider who collects all 21 rings of the Tournoi.

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An Important Update from Mercy Regional Medical Center

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Allegiance Health Management announced today its planned divestiture of Mercy Regional Medical Center, along with three other Louisiana hospitals. This process is intended to position our hospital for long-term sustainability and continued service to our community.

Parish library holds 3D printing workshop

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Monday, October 5, 2026

The main branch of the Evangeline Parish Library held a free 3D Printing workshop on Monday, September 28.

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Council rejects closure of police savings account

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Monday, October 5, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor TURKEY CREEK - For the second time in 16 days, the Turkey Creek Village Council failed to take action on Mayor Bert Campbell’s request to help fund the police department.

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Closure of books is announced

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Monday, October 5, 2026

Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller would like to announce the close of books for the November 3 election. The last day to register in person or by mail is October 5, and the last day to register online using the geauxvote.com website is October 13.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER ADDRESSES CLUB - Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis addressed the September 29, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club with an update on the commission’s work. Shown, from left, are Rotary President Dr. Kirk Soileau, Francis, executive assistant Eric Duplechain and Rotarian Wayne Vidrine. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis shares update

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Monday, October 5, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Wayne Vidrine welcomed Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis as the guest speaker for the September 22, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Francis shared a brief background, sharing he was born and raised in Jena and attended Jena public schools.

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At the Library

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Monday, October 5, 2026

The Ville Platte Main Library has a fun-filled week of free programs and activities planned for the community! The week begins Monday, October 5, with a free 3D Printing Class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ville Platte Main Library.

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