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CHANGES IN HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS DISCUSSED - Corporal Mike Darbonne with the LDWF (center) shared several changes to the 2024-2025 state hunting and fishing regulations. He is shown with Rotarian Richard LeJeune (left) and Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

CHANGES IN HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS DISCUSSED - Corporal Mike Darbonne with the LDWF (center) shared several changes to the 2024-2025 state hunting and fishing regulations. He is shown with Rotarian Richard LeJeune (left) and Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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LDWF agent shares updates to 2024-2025 hunting and fishing regulations

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Richard LeJeune welcomed Mike Darbonne with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as the special guest speaker for the September 3, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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Soileau to be inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
NATCHITOCHES – A champion at every level, West Monroe, LSU and NFL standout Andrew Whitworth, is joined by pro basketball All-Stars Danny Granger and Vickie Johnson, the state’s winningest all-time college baseball coach Joe Scheuermann and Danny Broussard, one of the nation’s most successful high...
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VPPD reports fatal shooting

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Monday, September 16, 2024
Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Ville Platte Police Department was notified of multiple gunshots fired at the Parkview Apartments on Dupre Street.
From left are Sarahi Sawtelle, Nina David, and Mable Foreman as they display a United States Flag at the Ville Platte City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 10. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

From left are Sarahi Sawtelle, Nina David, and Mable Foreman as they display a United States Flag at the Ville Platte City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 10. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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American Flags are donated to line Main Street; issues with utility collections are addressed

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Monday, September 16, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor On the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, three individuals presented the Ville Platte City Council with one of 25 American Flags that will line Main Street.
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Compliance issues in Mamou are addressed

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Monday, September 16, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Council member Derrell “Sheaky” Thomas, during the Mamou Town Council meeting held Wednesday, September 11, addressed compliance issues regarding neglected property clean up on Third Street.
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At the Library

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Monday, September 16, 2024
The Library Board of Control and the staff from around the parish are grateful that all survived Hurricane Francine with no damage to home or property! All of our regular programs will resume this week. Please see our Facebook page and Webpage for dates and times.
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Fontenot recognized as one of LPL Financial’s top financial advisors

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Monday, September 16, 2024
VILLE PLATTE - Brandy Fontenot, a financial advisor at Fontenot Financial Services LLC in Ville Platte, today announced that her achievements have been recognized with inclusion in LPL Financials Ascent Club* for 2024.
INTERACT CLUB PLANS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Rotarian Linda Fontenot invited Ville Platte Interact students to share plans for their new and growing club. Shown, from left, are Rotarian Kermit Miller, Nyla Guillory (vice president), Zaleria Calvin (president), Gustavia Sanchez (treasurer), Fontenot and Rotary President Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

INTERACT CLUB PLANS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Rotarian Linda Fontenot invited Ville Platte Interact students to share plans for their new and growing club. Shown, from left, are Rotarian Kermit Miller, Nyla Guillory (vice president), Zaleria Calvin (president), Gustavia Sanchez (treasurer), Fontenot and Rotary President Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Ville Platte Interact leaders share plans for community involvement

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Monday, September 16, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Kermit Miller invited fellow Rotarian Linda Fontenot to introduce the Interact students from the Ville Platte Interact Club for the September 10, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Fontenot is the club’s sponsor and supervisor.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, September 16, 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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