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At the Library

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Monday, December 15, 2025

The Library Board of Control and our parish staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Library Christmas Fest! We created so many wonderful memories together.

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, December 15, 2025

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

IN-PATIENT REHAB BENEFITS SHARED - Shown, from left, are Rotarian Mitch Fontenot, Sara LaFleur, Tiffany Leger, Kayla Stelly and Rotary President Beau Wilson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Mitch Fontenot invited members of the Mercy Regional Medical Center (MRMC) rehabilitation department to address the group as the guest speakers for the December 9, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

Swamp Pop legends gather for event

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Monday, December 15, 2025

Louisiana Swamp Pop legends gathered for a special event held Wednesday, December 10, at the Ville Platte Civic Center to celebrate the golden age of the music.

Parades kick off holiday season

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

The holiday season began in Evangeline Parish with Christmas parades this past weekend. In the top photo, Santa Claus sends Christmas greetings while riding atop a fire truck in the Pine Prairie parade on Saturday, December 6.

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EPSO releases info on standoff

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has released additional information involving a standoff which occurred on Thursday, December 4, in the Reddell area.

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City is awarded $1.6 million in additional water funds

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, during the city council meeting held Tuesday, December 9, announced the city was approved for an additional $1.6 million from the state’s water sector committee for the construction of a new water well.

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Guillot is arrested on narcotic, weapon charges

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Narcotic agents and patrol deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office, after a narcotic investigation, conducted a No-Knock Search Warrant at a residence on the 1100 block of Wade Road, in Clearwater.

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Martin to serve as marshal

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Linden Martin, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek, has been chosen as the grand marshal of the Turkey Creek Christmas Parade. He is described as a godly man who has always offered to help anyone in need.

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

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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