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Monday, July 27, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: •Tom Frank, 30, was arrested July 22, 2026, for DWI 1st offense and careless operation.

Charlee Smith (center) is shown with her parents Chris and Krystle Smith at the CYLA awards program in Baton Rouge.

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Local Catholic student wins La. KC scholarship

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Monday, July 27, 2026

Staff Report BATON ROUGE — Basile High School senior Charlee Smith earned statewide recognition on Saturday, April 11, placing second in the Louisiana Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership Award (CYLA) competition.

(Left photo) The Ville Platte 8U Elite All-Stars claimed the championship at the PONY World Series, which was played in Buda, Texas. Team members and coaches are pictured as they ride in a championship parade on Tuesday, July 14. Head coach is Sam Miller; and players are Aimee Fontenot, Alyssa Blood, Ava Fontenot, Eleanor Fontenot, Emma Kate Fontenot, Jolie Ludeau, Journey Broussard, Landry Leger, Lyla Miller, Nora Delafosse, Remi Veillon, and Ro’Miyah Hill. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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World Series champions are honored

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - For the first time in memory, two Ville Platte All-Star teams were crowned World Series champions at the same time. Earning that distinction this year were the 10U and 8U Elite PONY League All-Stars.

Car runs into vacant building

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Ville Platte Police Department, on Thursday, July 9, responded to a crash at a former restaurant on East Main Street.

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Decision in Balfa case is delayed

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor John Brady Balfa, who was convicted in connection with the 1983 kidnapping and murder of Aubrey LaHaye, appeared in court on Friday, July 10 awaiting a decision from Judge John Connery regarding a three-day post-conviction relief hearing.

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EPSO, ATC conduct joint operation at businesses

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction the state, recently conducted a joint operation that resulted in citations being issued to local businesses.

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Parish jail is cited for health issues

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor After a recent inspection, the kitchen of the Evangeline Parish Jail, located inside the parish courthouse, received a notice of non-critical violations from the state’s Office of Public Health.

EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, July 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. Arrested were the following persons: •Anthony Harvey Rougeau, 56, was arrested July 8, 2026, for molestation of a juvenile and child grooming.

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Hospitals come together for school drive

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and Savoy Medical Center in Mamou are coming together to help the community by holding a Back to School Drive. The deadline to drop off supplies is July 29.

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Funds are available for the older adult home modifications

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). This program is to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners and renters.

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