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As Liberation Day approaches, the left has gone mad

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

In several recent speeches, President Donald Trump has called November 5, 2024, not only “the most important day in American history,” but also “Liberation Day” in our country.

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Mamou Elementary names honor students for first nine-weeks

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Mamou Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first nine weeks grading period as follows: Pre-K: Perfect Attendance - Amaya Harris, Ayla Lafleur, Charli Reed, Charlotte Guillory, Colt Maxfield, Eleanor Christ, Ellison Fontenot, Emmie Johnson, Grace Durgin, Isabella Fontenot...

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Vidrine Elementary announces honor students for first nine-weeks

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Vidrine Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Eden Ardoin, Lucas Ardoin, Sophie Dardeau, Finley Duplechain, Josie Mae Green, Corinne Guillory, Nya Harper, Jayley Jack, Liam Lucky, Hayden...

Communities gather for Halloween events

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Monday, October 28, 2024

A large crowd turned out for the Rock The Block in Ville Platte, on Thursday, October 24, and the Third Annual Boo in da Mou along Sixth Street in Mamou, on Sunday, October 20. Many local businesses from both municipalities gathered to dress up and hand out candy to the youth of the communities.

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Early voting continues for November 5 election

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Monday, October 28, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor As of the close of business Thursday, October 24, 2,720 early votes were cast at the Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Office. Of the total, 2,243 were white and 442 were Black; 1,276 were male and 1,444 were female; 947 were Democrat and 1,432 were Republican.

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Low income energy assistance funds are available

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Monday, October 28, 2024

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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At the Library

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Monday, October 28, 2024

With the national election approaching, I’d like to remind the public that the main library and all branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 5. The main library is an official polling site, so we will only be open to the public that belong to that precinct to cast their vote.

VPPD Arrests

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VPPD Arrests

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Monday, October 28, 2024

The Ville Platte Police Department reported the following recent bookings into the city jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

FREEDOM CENTER DISCUSSED - Pastor Steven Sawtelle and his wife, Sarahi, visitied the October 22, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to talk about their recently opened Freedom Center. Shown, with the couple are Rotarian Scott Smith (left) and Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Sawtelles share passion for helping community with new Freedom Center

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Monday, October 28, 2024

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Scott Smith invited Pastor Steven Sawtelle and his wife, Sarahi, with Freedom Family Church to be the guest speakers at the October 22, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, October 28, 2024

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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