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ARCHILLE VIDRINE JR.

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Monday, June 8, 2026
Archille Vidrine Jr., a lifelong resident of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the age of 86. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and will be officiated by Father Mitchell Guidry.
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BINNED GABRIEL “BG” FONTENOT

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Monday, June 8, 2026
Binned Gabriel “BG” Fontenot, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the Evangeline Parish community, passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
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DOROTHY THRASHER BLOOD

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Monday, June 8, 2026
TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Dorothy Elizabeth Thrasher Blood, 56, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Pine Prairie, with burial to follow in Turkey Creek Cemetery in Turkey Creek. Father Casey Dugas will officiate.
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Jill Biden, The doctor of dishonesty

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Monday, June 8, 2026
Dr. Jill Biden, our nation’s former First Lady, is a notorious liar. Throughout her husband’s four-year term as President, she frequently lied about his health.
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At the Library

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Monday, June 8, 2026
As we continue our Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story,” we’re excited to welcome the amazing Mitch the Magician for a series of free performances across our libraries! On Tuesday, June 9, Mitch will perform at Turkey Creek Library at 10 a.m. and at Ville Platte Main Library at 2 p.m.
City of Ville Platte employees attend a safety meeting at the civic center on May 28. Standing from left are City Councilman Shawn Roy, Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, and Councilwomen Anna Frank and Christina Sam. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams)

City of Ville Platte employees attend a safety meeting at the civic center on May 28. Standing from left are City Councilman Shawn Roy, Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, and Councilwomen Anna Frank and Christina Sam. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams)

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City continues strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork

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Monday, June 8, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The City of Ville Platte, on Thursday, May 28, held a safety meeting for city employees who work on the outside, street and drainage, park and recreation, and all utility departments. The meeting was held at the Northside Civic Center.
EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, June 8, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Quentin Miller, of Mamou, is shown with a 1.45-pound bluegill, that he caught at Miller’s Lake on May 14. (Photo courtesy of Quentin Miller)

Quentin Miller, of Mamou, is shown with a 1.45-pound bluegill, that he caught at Miller’s Lake on May 14. (Photo courtesy of Quentin Miller)

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“Breaming” to the brim

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor All people have at least one particular moment where they remember exactly where they were when it happened. Many remember where they were when Sid Bream scored the winning run for the Atlanta Braves in the 1992 NLCS.
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Public voices concerns on wind ordinance

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, on Monday, June 1, held a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to establish a wind energy conversion system in the parish.
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EPPJ moves ahead with water, other projects

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Kevin Veillon, during the police jury’s meeting held Monday, June 1, was adamant to remind jurors they need to come up with an additional $200,000 toward the Industrial Park’s water line project.
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