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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.

High school physicals are held

News Staff

Monday, May 25, 2026

Healthworks Rehab, on Thursday, May 21, held preseason athletic physicals for high school athletes from Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Sacred Heart. The physicals included screenings from optometrists, physical therapists, dentists, and physicians before final clearance.

MEMBERS HEAR UPDATE ON STATE PARKS - Shown, from left, are Rotarian Dr. Kirk Soileau, Michael Proctor (Louisiana Deputy Director of Louisiana State Parks), Police Juror Kevin Veillon, Katie Ardoin (District Four Manager) and Rotarian Wayne Vidrine. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary: Proctor shares news on Chicot State Park projects

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Wayne Vidrine welcomed Michael Proctor, Louisiana Deputy Director of State Parks, as the guest speaker for the May 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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EPSB hears literacy report for K-3 students

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Elementary Supervisor Cheri Fontenot, during the meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board held Wednesday, May 20, reported a 31% growth in literacy over the past two years among the parish’s K-3 students.

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EPSO looks for suspect, arrests two for drive-by shooting

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect, identified as Amanda Thibodeaux, who is wanted on multiple active felony warrants. Thibodeaux is a 44-year-old white female, approximately 5’4” tall and weighing 140 pounds.

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Arrest is made in sex assault

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor A Mamou resident is in custody in Calcasieu Parish after being arrested for an alleged sex crime. According to reports, on May 13, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office began its investigation after receiving a complaint from a victim of sexual battery.

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Councilman wants to abolish water rate ordinance

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Monday, May 25, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor TURKEY CREEK - During the Turkey Creek Village Council meeting, held Tuesday, May 19, Councilman Neal King adamantly made a motion to abolish a recent ordinance which set the water rates.

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CHARLES ALVIN LAFLEUR

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Charles Alvin Lafleur, aged 79, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2026. Born on October 19, 1946, Charles was the beloved son of the late Aster and Armina Lafleur. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Our Saviors Church, in Ville Platte.

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At the Library

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Monday, May 25, 2026

The Board of Directors and staff from around the parish wish all our patrons a memorable and safe Memorial Holiday this Monday, May 25. The main library and all branches will be closed in honor of those who fought to protect our freedom!

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