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Thomas’ conviction, sentence are affirmed

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Monday, October 14, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Third Circuit Court of Appeals, in Lake Charles, affirmed a conviction for second degree rape along with a sentence of 40 years at hard labor without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.
LAWSON SHARES JOURNEY AS AUTHOR - Local author Debby Lawson visited the October 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss the publication of her latest book. She is shown with Rotary President Bob Manuel (left) and Rotary Secretary Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LAWSON SHARES JOURNEY AS AUTHOR - Local author Debby Lawson visited the October 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss the publication of her latest book. She is shown with Rotary President Bob Manuel (left) and Rotary Secretary Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Local author shares journey

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Monday, October 14, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Trey Prudhomme invited local author Debby Lawson to be the guest speaker at the October 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Lawson is the legislative assistant to Representative Rhonda Butler and began writing as a hobby.
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At the Library

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Monday, October 14, 2024
On Monday, October 14, the main library and all branches will be closed in honor of Columbus Day! Regular hours will resume on Tuesday. Here are the last few participants for our Library Fall Fest, which is slated for Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are, authors, Lacey M.
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Americans last: Let them eat cake

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Monday, October 14, 2024
In the slow and inadequate response to assist the victims of Hurricane Helene the administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris displayed true disdain for Americans. This attitude is shocking, but not surprising.
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PAR releases guide to the November Constitutional Amendment

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Monday, October 14, 2024
Voters are being asked to consider five amendments to the Louisiana Constitution in this fall’s election cycle, with the proposals split across the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. The issues involve coastal restoration financing, passage of budget bills, judicial misconduct investigations and tax sales.
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Charles is arrested for second degree murder

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
On September 14, 2024, the Ville Platte Police Department was conducting an investigation in reference to a homicide that occurred on Reed St. inside the city limits of Ville Platte where a female victim was fatally wounded by gunfire.
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Former VP city councilman passes away

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor C J Dardeau, a public servant who spent over four decades on the Ville Platte City Council, passed away on Friday, October 4, at the age of 88. His obituary can be found on Page 2. Councilwoman Faye Lemoine, who succeeded Dardeau on the council, said, “Mr.
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Changes to heavy hauling permits are considered

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter During their October 7 meeting, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury discussed adjusting the parish’s heavy hauling permit system. Juror Tim Causey said their permits currently have no endings.
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