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Case of misplaced syringe is closed

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

According to the Ville Platte Police Department, the case is closed and no criminal investigation will take place in connection with a syringe found in a bag at a local fast-food restaurant.

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Marijuana plants and weapons are recovered

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

On July 11, narcotic agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received information about a residence where suspected marijuana plants were being cultivated on the 1300 block of Saddler Street, in Turkey Creek.

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Local races are complete for Nov. election

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor The list of candidates running in local races is complete as qualifying came to a close on Friday, July 19. Mayor of Pine Prairie Quint West faces opposition from David Hebert. Chief of Police of Pine Prairie L.C.

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TERRYL JAMES FONTENOT

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

VILLE PLATTE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Terryl James Fontenot, 74, a beloved resident of Ville Platte, who left us on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.

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ALFRED “SONNY” OLIVER

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Alfred “Sonny” Allen Oliver were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pine Prairie. Reverend Barry Gautreaux officiated. Interment followed in Campbell Cemetery, Pine Prairie, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

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Desperate Democrats ditch democracy

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

After President Donald Trump’s courageous response to the assassination attempt captivated the nation and the Republicans held a successful and unified national convention, Democrats are frantic.

French Immersion teacher at Ville Platte Elementary Jessica Marie-Capseta is pictured as she sits in front of Cafe Evangeline after a meeting of the Rotary Club of Ville Platte. She and her family came to Ville Platte after being displaced because of Hurricane Laura.

Capseta awaits word on state teacher of the year

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Staff Report After entering the United States in 2020 during Hurricane Laura, Ville Platte Elementary French Immersion teacher Jessica Capseta and her family from the South of France were displaced after arriving in the country and learning she would not be able to teach French as planned at a...

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

LSU quarterback Gus Nussmeier answers questions from reporters on the first day of SEC Football Media Days in Dallas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sixteen means more than 14

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Monday, July 22, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor DALLAS, Texas - Billy Cannon returning a punt for a touchdown against Ole Miss on Halloween night. Peyton Manning directing the Tennessee marching band after a win against Alabama. Larry Munson announcing, “Run, Lindsay, Run!

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Pair from Ville Platte is arrested on conspiracy charges

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Monday, July 22, 2024

According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, on Saturday, July 13, narcotics detectives conducted an undercover operation at the Racetrac Gas Station, located at 1018 East Landry Street, in Opelousas. The operation commenced after St.

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