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EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, May 15, 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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House committee advances state budget

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Thursday, May 15, 2025
By: QUINN MARCEAUX LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE -- The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $49.4 billion state budget Monday that funds $2,000 teacher stipends for next year, closes a nearly $200 million shortfall and balances the books without raising taxes.
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The Marks Post: Habemus Papam

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Thursday, May 15, 2025
“Peace be with you!” These words from the Resurrected Jesus to His apostles in the upper room on the first day of the week were the first words spoken by our newly elected pontiff of the Catholic Church. He’s an American from Chicago and a Republican.
LSUE SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED - During the May 6, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, the group presented its annual LSUE Scholarship donation to the school. Shown, from left, are Rotarian Beau Wilson; Carey Lawson, Executive Director of the LSUE Foundation; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, Chancellor of LSUE; Rotarian Clem LaFleur; Rotary President Bob Manuel; and Dr. John Hamlin, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at LSUE. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LSUE SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED - During the May 6, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, the group presented its annual LSUE Scholarship donation to the school. Shown, from left, are Rotarian Beau Wilson; Carey Lawson, Executive Director of the LSUE Foundation; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, Chancellor of LSUE; Rotarian Clem LaFleur; Rotary President Bob Manuel; and Dr. John Hamlin, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at LSUE. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: LSUE Scholarship presented, campus updates given

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Monday, May 12, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Clem LaFleur welcomed Dr. John Hamlin, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at LSUE, as the guest speaker during the Tuesday, May 6, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Dr. Hamlin addressed the group about LSUE’s recruiting program.
Boggy Bayou Festival opening ceremony is held Thursday

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Boggy Bayou Festival opening ceremony is held Thursday

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Monday, May 12, 2025
On Thursday evening, May 8, the Boggy Bayou Festival held its opening ceremony to kick off its festival weekend. Many were in attendance to enjoy the entertainment, food, rides and fun. The opening ceremony was led by former board member Bernice Ardoin.
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Louisiana OMV alerts residents of text message scam

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Monday, May 12, 2025
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is alerting residents about a text message scam that has the potential to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees.
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Proposed bill would further cut state income tax rates

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Monday, May 12, 2025
By: QUINN MARCEAUX LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE– The House of Representatives voted 86-13 Wednesday to approve a bill that might further cut the state’s new flat individual income tax rate and create a tax break for seniors starting in 2027.
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At the Library

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Monday, May 12, 2025
Happy Mother’s Day wishes are extended to all of the mothers (past, present, and future) around the parish! May special moments be enjoyed and forever memories made. The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet on Monday, May 12, at 4 p.m. at the main library in Ville Platte.
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Heritage Manor News: Happy Mother’s Day

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Monday, May 12, 2025
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.
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