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EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, July 31, 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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Media ignore Trump successes to focus on Epstein

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

In the first six months of his second term, President Donald Trump has achieved tremendous results for Americans. His predecessor, President Joe Biden, purposely allowed the southern border to remain open as millions of illegal immigrants streamed into the country.

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New hand-held device law takes effect

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory would like to inform you of the new Louisiana Hand Held Law. Effective August 1, 2025, Louisiana Drivers will no longer be allowed to physically hold a cellphone or any other handheld device while operating a vehicle.

LARGE TURN OUT FOR BOOK SIGNING - Local author Jordan LaHaye Fontenot (right) signs copies of her new novel for David LaHaye. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Local murder detailed in novel:

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Local author Jordan LaHaye Fontenot held a book signing at the Ville Platte branch of the Evangeline Parish Library and shared excerpts from her novel “Home of the Happy: A Murder on the Cajun Prairie.

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Evangeline Parish holds steady in 2025 LEAP testing results

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has released the 2025 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) results, showing a statewide one-point increase in student proficiency for grades 3–8.

SMITH SHARES UPDATE ON AIR CONDITIONING INDUSTRY - Rotarian Scott Smith shared information on the air conditioning industry during the July 22, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Scott Smith addressed his fellow club members with a presentation on air conditioning during the July 27, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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Fontenot is diocesan recipient

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Monday, July 21, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor Sharon Fontenot is among the recipients of the Diocese of Lafayette’s 2025 Champions of Life Awards. The awards honor the hearts that uplift, the hands that help, and the voices that rally for life.

Grant is received to fund parent summits

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Monday, July 21, 2025

The Evangeline Parish Early Learning Community Network comprised of Evangeline Parish Library, South Louisiana Community College (SOLACC)- Ville Platte Campus, Save the Children Head Start- Evangeline Parish, and Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Family Engagement has been awarded a $25,000...

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Council splits on dog ordinance changes

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Monday, July 21, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor TURKEY CREEK - With Councilman Jessie Johnson absent, the Turkey Creek Village Council split a vote on proposed amendments to a dog ordinance. Making the motion was Eric Chapelle, but Councilman Neal King did not second the motion. The motion did not go up for a vote.

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School board meets new parish athletic director

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Monday, July 21, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish School Board met the parish’s new athletic director, Renotta Edwards, during its meeting on Wednesday, July 16.

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