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JEANORA MARIE MANUEL WALKER

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Monday, April 13, 2026
Jeanora Marie Manuel Walker, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Natchitoches, surrounded by her loving family.
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At the Library

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Monday, April 13, 2026
Our Spring Library Fest is scheduled for Saturday, May 2! The deadline to submit vendor participation forms for all participants is April 24, at 5 p.m. For more information, please contact Keishia Ford or any library staff member.
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Gautreaux is arrested for molestation

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Monday, April 13, 2026
Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, on March 11, responded to a call for service in the Crooked Creek area following a report of inappropriate contact involving a juvenile. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant and began gathering information.
UPDATES HEARD - During the April 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, Heritage Manor Activity Director Patricia Duplechin (center) and KVPI Station Manager and Swamp Pop Museum Director Misty Parker (right) shared several updates with their fellow Rotarians. They are shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

UPDATES HEARD - During the April 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, Heritage Manor Activity Director Patricia Duplechin (center) and KVPI Station Manager and Swamp Pop Museum Director Misty Parker (right) shared several updates with their fellow Rotarians. They are shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, April 13, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Misty Parker, Acting General Manager with KVPI and Director of the Swamp Pop Museum, addressed her fellow club members during the April 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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VP mayor, Mamou chief, others are arrested

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams and Mamou Chief of Police Charles Patrick Hall were among five individuals arrested on Tuesday, April 7.
Good Friday walks are held

Good Friday walks are held

Good Friday walks are held

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
(Top photo) Catholics in Ville Platte participated in the city’s annual Walk with Christ on Friday, April 3. The walk began at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and ended at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, where a Good Friday service was held at 3 p.m.
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AG issues opinion on VPPD

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Upon request of Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office issued an opinion regarding the city’s ability to abolish its police department while having an elected chief of police.
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EPSO searches for suspect

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory has announced his office is searching for a suspect in connection with several charges.
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Testimony ends in Balfa hearing

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Testimony in a three-day evidentiary hearing in connection with John Brady Balfa ended on Wednesday, April 1. Balfa was convicted in connection with the 1983 abduction and murder of Aubrey LaHaye. On Wednesday, Fr.
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