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Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory is pictured on the left as he presents an academic scholarship to Jaidan Richard, of Mamou. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

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Sheriff’s scholarship is presented

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office.) Sheriff Charles R. Guillory announced Jaidan Richard, of Mamou, has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Tri-Parish workforce drops by 479 in July

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

The Tri-Parish workforce dropped by 479 people or 0.7% in July compared to July 2024, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce totaled 68,732 in July, down from 69,211 in July 2024.

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Tate retires as consultant at Prairie Manor

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Jeanette Tate (M.Ed, LDN, RD) has been employed with Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Pine Prairie since its welcoming doors first opened in 1986.

Veterans receive donation

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

WoodmanLife recently gave a donation to Veterans of Ville Platte Inc. Pictured are Terry Guillory, Chuck Trenchard, Jimmy Vidrine, J.D. Soileau, Harold Menard, Ervin McCauley, and Kenneth McCauley. (Photo by Mable Foreman)

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, September 4, 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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Tournoi qualifying is set

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Qualifying for the Louisiana Tournoi will be held Sunday, September 7, at the track, located at the Industrial Park. Sign up will begin at 1 p.m., and running will begin at 2 p.m. Those who qualify will run in the Tournoi on Sunday, October 12, against the top 10 finishers from last year.

Joyce Fontenot Spencer on the big stage.

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From Bearcat Band to Jazz Royalty

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Long before she was winning awards on national stages and gracing the covers of jazz magazines, Joyce Fontenot Spencer was a young saxophonist marching with the Bearcat Band and belting soulful solos with the Basile Sing Out group.

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Election updates are announced

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller would like to announce the close of books for the October 11 election. The last day to register in person or by mail is September 10, and the last day to register online using the geauxvote.com Website is September 20.

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Fatality is reported on Reed Street

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that the Ville Platte Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, August, 30, 2025, on North Reed Street.

Katrina Hackney (front right) greets Paramedic Mark Dupont (front left) during a patient reunion held Tuesday, August 26. Also pictured are Paramedic Dustin Soileau (back right) and Hackney’s husband, Rusty (back left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Patient reunited with medics who saved her life

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

VILLE PLATTE - On Tuesday, August 26, a patient and her husband reunited with the Acadian Ambulance paramedic and EMT who saved her life earlier this year. The reunion was held at Acadian’s Ville Platte station, where the crew members were formally recognized for their quick actions and dedication.

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