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Kendarius Doucet, of Ville Platte, is pictured as he attempts a squat during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. He competed in the 165 weight class with a total of 720 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kendarius Doucet, of Ville Platte, is pictured as he attempts a squat during the invitational held Saturday, January 10. He competed in the 165 weight class with a total of 720 pounds. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Fifth annual SH powerlifting invitational is held

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Area schools competed in the fifth annual Sacred Heart Invitational, held Saturday, January 10. The Mamou Lady Green Demons (117 points) and the Sacred Heart Trojans (95 points) walked away with the top trophies as team champions of the event.
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McNeese names honor students

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
The President’s Honor List for the fall 2025 semester at McNeese State University has been announced. To be on the President’s Honor List, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.5 GPA or better while carrying at least 15 semester hours.
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NSU announces honor students

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University announced the names of undergraduate students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Students on the Dean’s List must be enrolled full time and earn a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.99.
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ULM announces honor students

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
MONROE -- The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the students on the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.
Season ends with Christmas Under the Oaks

Season ends with Christmas Under the Oaks

Season ends with Christmas Under the Oaks

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Monday, January 12, 2026
As the Christmas season was drawing to a close, the junior class of Sacred Heart School once again held its presentation of Christmas Under the Oaks. The event was held outside Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 7.
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Deputy-involved shooting is investigated

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Monday, January 12, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE — One person is dead following a deputy-involved shooting that occurred near the intersection of Ivy Lane and Homer Road, just east of the corporate limits of Ville Platte. The incident claimed the life of Dylan Savoie, 24.
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BHS student is a regional honoree

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Monday, January 12, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Education has named Basile High School’s 12th-grade Student of the Year and Evangeline Parish Student of the Year Charlee Clare Smith, as regional honoree.
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Mamou Mania is set

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Monday, January 12, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Midsouth Wrestling is coming one night only to the Mamou Skating Rink as the Town of Mamou presents Mamou Mania. The event will benefit the Mamou Police Department. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the first bell will go off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 17.
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At the Library

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Monday, January 12, 2026
The Library Board of Control will hold its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at the main library. This week at the Ville Platte Main Library, we have a variety of engaging programs for the community to enjoy.
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