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Youths named champions at annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 91st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held Feb. 14 to 21 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Mazzo Matteo (15) consoles Ernest Dugas (0) towards the end of Mamou’s loss to Marksville in the state semifinals on Wednesday night. Pictured between them is Braxton Ardoin (11), and standing is head coach Jaenne Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Marked short: Season ends for Mamou in state semifinals

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor LAKE CHARLES - A season that produced a share of the district championship for the Mamou boys’ basketball team came to a sudden end on Wednesday, March 11, as the Green Demons fell 66-47 against Marksville in the semifinals of the LHSAA state tournament.

MAN OF THE YEAR - Pastor Steven Sawtelle with Hundredfold Coffee (center) was named Man of the Year. He is shown with Linda Fontenot (left) and Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

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Sawtelle, Verrette receive top honors at Chamber banquet

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The annual Evangeline Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held Thursday evening, March 12, at the Northside Civic Center. Members, nominees and their guess enjoyed a fun evening with a delicious meal.

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Council kicks around idea for league

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Henry Alfred addressed the Ville Platte City Council, during its meeting held Tuesday, March 10, about a proposed kickball league for adults in the city.

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Work at police station is discussed

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the March 11, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, council member Brook Chapman asked about the status of the renovation of the upstairs at the police station. Town Clerk Chester Granger Jr. stated it is being worked on.

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District attorney reports indictments

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Monday, March 16, 2026

After meeting for two days on March 10 and March 11, an Evangeline Parish Grand Jury returned indictments on several cases.

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At the Library

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Ville Platte Main will kick off the week with Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by a St. Patrick’s Day kids craft program at 3:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Children are invited to join us to create a fun holiday craft and celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day.

From left are Rotarians Kermit Miller and Dr. Kirk Soileau. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Rotary learns about local BBQ Sauce

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Rotarian Kermit Miller, during the Rotary Club of Ville Platte meeting held Tuesday, March 10, provided a history of Jack Miller’s BBQ Sauce.

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SLPSO deputies arrest Ville Platte resident

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Monday, March 16, 2026

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reported a Ville Platte resident was among three suspects who were arrested in connection with the seizure of two pounds of marijuana.

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 16, 2026

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

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