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At the Library
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Summer Reading begins around the parish on June 2nd, and calendars are now available for pickup at all library branches!
Monday, June 1, 2026
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The Marks Post: Movie magic
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I have always enjoyed a good movie. There is just something about character arcs, a good plot, and, especially, some memorable quotes.
Here is a rundown of the latest movies that I watched.
Over the Memorial Day weekend, I watched Hamnet on Peacock.
Monday, June 1, 2026
Parish observes Memorial Day
Parish observes Memorial Day
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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 632 again this year hosted the parish’s Memorial Day observance, at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse. Many local veterans, members of the community, and public officials were present for the event.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Ville Platte High School graduate Jazlyn Ardoin (center) received a special surprise while receiving her diploma. Her father, Army Staff Sergeant Brannavon Ardoin (right) was approved for military leave to attend his daughter’s graduation. They are shown with Principal Shelsy Williams. (Photo courtesy of Trayvon Wilson)
Adding pomp to the circumstances
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By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor
Graduation is already a momentous occasion in a high school student’s life, but little did Ville Platte High School graduate Jazlyn Ardoin know she would also receive the biggest surprise of her life that night. As Jazlyn’s name was called, her military father, U.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Governor announces task force for teacher pay raises
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BATON ROUGE - Governor Jeff Landry, on Tuesday, May 26, along with Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Philip Devillier, announced the creation of a bipartisan MFP Pay Raise Task Force focused on delivering permanent pay raises for Louisiana teachers and support staff without raising...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Committee sends redistricting map to full House
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By: GRACIE THOMAS AND
SHERIDAN WHITE
LSU Manship School News Service
BATON ROUGE – An amended congressional district map eliminating one of Louisiana’s two majority-Democratic districts was approved by the House and Governmental Affairs Committee in a 10-7 vote down party lines on Thursday, May 21,...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
EPSO Arrests
EPSO Arrests
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The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons:
•Erica Malone Lee, 31, St.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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The last hurrah of the RINO establishment
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Once again, the U.S. Senate is on vacation. This group barely works, and when they are in session, they accomplish practically nothing. Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, Congress has passed only one major piece of legislation.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
High school physicals are held
High school physicals are held
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Healthworks Rehab, on Thursday, May 21, held preseason athletic physicals for high school athletes from Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Sacred Heart. The physicals included screenings from optometrists, physical therapists, dentists, and physicians before final clearance.
Monday, May 25, 2026
MEMBERS HEAR UPDATE ON STATE PARKS - Shown, from left, are Rotarian Dr. Kirk Soileau, Michael Proctor (Louisiana Deputy Director of Louisiana State Parks), Police Juror Kevin Veillon, Katie Ardoin (District Four Manager) and Rotarian Wayne Vidrine. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)
Ville Platte Rotary: Proctor shares news on Chicot State Park projects
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By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor
Rotarian Wayne Vidrine welcomed Michael Proctor, Louisiana Deputy Director of State Parks, as the guest speaker for the May 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
Monday, May 25, 2026