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DELOUIS DAIRE

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Delouis Daire, 86, who departed this life peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.

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Low energy assistance funds are available

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

The Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds dedicated to assist eligible low income households with their energy payments. All applications are taken on a first come, first served basis.

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Third Annual Bass Fishing Tournament set

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

VILLE PLATTE – The Third Annual Acosta Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament returns to Chicot State Park on Saturday, April 12.

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Tariffs will make America rich again

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

One of the reasons the United States won World War II was because we could outproduce our enemies. As White House Senior Adviser for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro explained in a Fox News Sunday interview, the American “arsenal of democracy” permitted the Allies to triumph.

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Volunteering outside during Love The Boot Week can help your health

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La. - Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser encourage Louisianans in all 64 parishes to get outside and volunteer for the 4th Annual Love the Boot Week, April 5-13, 2025.

ERA seventh grader Majesty Soileau (right) receives her Evangeline Chamber of Commerce membership card from Chamber member Kristi Enicke as fellow members Trina Orgeron (left) and Linda Fontenot look on. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Pilot program is launched for student chamber members

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Monday, March 31, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - A pilot program was launched to have students become involved as members of the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce. According to Dr.

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Family is rescued from fire

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Monday, March 31, 2025

The Ville Platte Fire Department, on Sunday, March 23, at approximately 9:56 p.m., was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire with occupants inside on the 200 block of E. Jefferson St., in Ville Platte.

Participants and other guests dance to the band Balfa Toujours during the opening night of Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week at Lakeview Park and Beach on Tuesday, March 25. Band member Christine Balfa is the daughter of Dewey Balfa. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Balfa Week is held at Lakeview

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Learning local Louisiana Cajun and Creole French was the focus of interactive cooking, singing, and cultural exhibit activities as part of the 22nd annual Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week at Lakeview Park and Beach, March 24-28.

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Fontenot is indicted in wife’s murder

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Ray Charles Fontenot, Jr., age 33, was indicted on the charge of second degree murder for the death of Brittany Guillory Fontenot on Wednesday, March 26. The charge stems from an incident which occurred on or about April 13, 2023. Arraignment on this case is set for May 5.

Sergeant Guillory earns state award

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Ville Platte Police Department’s Sergeant Darrian Guillory was selected as one of only 10 officers in the State of Louisiana to receive the Beyond the Badge Award.

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