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GWEN MANUEL PHILLIPS

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
VILLE PLATTE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Manuel Phillips, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Gwen, 71, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
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BOBBY LANE DUPRE

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
VILLE PLATTE - It is with great sadness that the family of Bobby Lane Dupre, 73, announces his passing on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
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Election Briefs

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
Selection of Commissioners According to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randall M. “Randy” Deshotel, the Evangeline Parish Board of Election Supervisors will meet tomorrow, February 28, at 10 a.m.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, February 27, 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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From the Archives

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
April 3, 1997 - Pictured above right is Gwen M. Phillips, who was recently sworn is by Ville Platte City Judge Donald Launey (left) as the new Ville Platte City Clerk.
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From the Archives

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
(Editor’s Note: The following is a reprint of an article which appeared in the Sunday, April 25, 1999, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette.) Bobby Dupre formally announced his candidacy for the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court position. His announcement follows: “I, Bobby L.
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Democratic Party is in the Intensive Care Unit

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
What happened to the party of Presidents Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy? The Democratic Party used to represent the interests of working-class people and display their patriotic support for our country.
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Acadian Ambulance shares safety tips with the public for Mardi Gras

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
Mardi Gras is a time to laissez les bons temps rouler, but it's also important to stay safe and secure during festivities. At Acadian Ambulance, we want to remind the public about the importance of keeping yourself and your group protected. • Never drink and drive.
SERIES OF PAINTINGS DONATED - Mamou native and retired colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps Jonathan Neal (J.N.) Vizina, recently donated a series of seven Mardi Gras-themed watercolor prints to be displayed at Mamou Town Hall. In the top left photo, Mamou Mayor Leisa Deshotel and Vizina pose with one of the prints. The rest of the photos are from the series of seven to be framed and displayed. (Photos courtesy of Leisa Deshotel)

SERIES OF PAINTINGS DONATED - Mamou native and retired colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps Jonathan Neal (J.N.) Vizina, recently donated a series of seven Mardi Gras-themed watercolor prints to be displayed at Mamou Town Hall. In the top left photo, Mamou Mayor Leisa Deshotel and Vizina pose with one of the prints. The rest of the photos are from the series of seven to be framed and displayed. (Photos courtesy of Leisa Deshotel)

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Local artist donates series of Mardi Gras prints to Town of Mamou

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Monday, February 24, 2025
Col. Jonathan Neal (J.N.) Vizina and his wife grew up in Mamou and both attended and graduated from USL in 1974. Vizina’s first published work was during his freshman year at USL. After graduation, Mr Vizina reported to active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1974 to 1998.
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