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EP reg. of voters is arrested in Avoyelles Parish

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Ashton Lucas Buller was arrested in Avoyelles Parish, for charges of operating a vehicle while impaired and possession of schedule II CDS. Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle confirmed the arrest and the charges on Monday, October 14.

Clarity is given regarding funds

Nancy Duplechain

Thursday, May 20, 2021

During the May 11 meeting of the Ville Platte City Council, City Marshal Nicole Snoddy informed the council her office had not received the $15,000 operating budget the office usually receives every year in August.

Joe Horn was a fan favorite and record-breaker with the Saints from 2000-06 after joining the team as an unrestricted free agent, helping New Orleans to the NFC South title and a playoff berth in his first season. He is a 2010 Saints Hall of Fame inductee, enshrined in his first year of eligibility. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame)

Nobody’s NFL path was more unique than Saints’ great Horn

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

By: SHELDON MICKLES Written for the LSWA Compared to some of his NFL peers, Joe Horn ran a decidedly different pass route to stardom.

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Locals qualify for national finals rodeo

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Three Evangeline Parish students recently qualified for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo June 21-27 in Guthrie, Okla.

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Hospitals sent warnings over lack of price transparency

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

By: AIDAN MCCAHILL The Advocate The Trump administration has warned 27 Louisiana hospitals they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be.

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EPPJ warns of strong weather

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

(Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from the Evangeline Parish Police Jury.

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Council whiffs on liquor ordinance amendment

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor CHATAIGNIER - The Chataignier Village Council, during its meeting held Monday, June 15, split on a proposed amendment to a liquor ordinance. The proposed amendment to the ordinance would allow the sale of alcohol 500 feet from church property lines.

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KENNETH RAYMOND WALKER

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - Kenneth Raymond Walker, 77, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, service, and hard work. Visitation was held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Ville Platte, at 10 a.m.

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WILLIAM “BILLY” BRIGNAC

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

William “Billy” Brignac, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in his hometown of Ville Platte. Born on March 20, 1944, in Ville Platte, Billy lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and the community.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 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: •Devontae Terez Alfred, 26, was arrested June 10, 2026, for aggravated battery.

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