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EP Tourism hosts dinner for parish queens heading to state competition

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Evangeline Parish Tourism President Tony Marks (left) shares a toast with Swine Festival Queen Andie Toups, Queen Cotton Chloe Guilbeau and Louisiana Tournoi Queen Taylyn LaCombe during a special presentation following the Tourism board’s monthly meeting held Thursday, January 15.

STATE TREASURER VISITS VILLE PLATTE - Louisiana State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming visited with the Ville Platte Rotary Club as the guest speaker on January 13. Shown, from left, are Elbert Guillory, Fleming, Rotarian Larry Lachney and Rotary President Beau Wilson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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State Treasurer Fleming addresses Rotary of Ville Platte

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Monday, January 19, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor VILLE PLATTE - Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, MD was the special guest speaker welcomed by Rotarian Larry Lachney and his fellow members of the Ville Platte Rotary Club for the group’s January 13, meeting.

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Mamou Mardi Gras has new look

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Monday, January 19, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - As area residents prepare for the Mardi Gras festivities, the celebration in Mamou will have a different look this year following last year’s tragic fatal shooting.

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Town mayor announces upcoming events

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Monday, January 19, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Leisa Deshotel, mayor of Mamou, announced the town hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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At the Library

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Monday, January 19, 2026

In recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Main Library and all branch locations will be closed on Monday, January 19.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, January 19, 2026

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

Floyd Soileau (left) is pictured as he receives a commemorative plaque for 54 years of service on The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company’s Board of Directors. He was presented the plaque by the bank’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board Randel Chapman during a ceremony held Friday, January 9. (Photo courtesy of The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company)

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“Floydian” stages

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE — Over a half century of service to the financial community of the parish came to a close as Floyd Soileau stepped down from The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company’s Board of Directors.

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Police jury selects officers

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish Police Jury held their first meeting of 2026, on Monday, January 12, and chose officers for the year. Kevin Veillon will remain president and Keith Saucier takes over as vice president.

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Progression of water project is reported

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor VILLE PLATTE- Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, during the January 13, meeting of the Ville Platte City Council, announced the Phase IV Water Distribution Project is progressing, and the contractor is expected to begin construction within the next few weeks.

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, January 15, 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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