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JASPER WAYNE AUGUSTINE

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Jasper Wayne Augustine of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2024, at the age of 81. An eternal optimist, a faithful Scout leader, and a proud grandfather, Jasper was a product of Cajun Country who embodied the geniality so often associated with his adopted home state of Texas.
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Fifth annual Cajun Paws for a Cause Pageant set for July 20

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Cajun Paws for a Cause Pageant will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Celestine Community Center in Mamou beginning at 10 a.m. The goal of this pageant each year is to raise funds for animal rescue organizations in the State of Louisiana.
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Louisiana Folklife Month planned for October, honorees named

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Louisiana Folklife Month is a project of the Louisiana Folklife Commission in partnership with the Louisiana Folklore Society that annually recognizes up to six Louisiana Tradition Bearers for their role in preserving and promoting the state’s distinctive folk cultures.
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Jerry Devillier named ‘Louisiana Tradition Bearer’

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Jerry Devillier, of Eunice, is one of six individuals who will be honored in October as “Louisiana Tradition Bearers” during Louisiana Folklife Month.
Arthur Sampson (right), chairman of the Ville Platte Housing Authority board, speaks during a press conference held Tuesday, July 9. Also pictured are Ville Platte Chief Deputy City Marshal Nik Cormier (center) and board member Lena Charles (left), who represents the tenants. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Arthur Sampson (right), chairman of the Ville Platte Housing Authority board, speaks during a press conference held Tuesday, July 9. Also pictured are Ville Platte Chief Deputy City Marshal Nik Cormier (center) and board member Lena Charles (left), who represents the tenants. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Recent crimes in housing authority are addressed

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Following a spike in recent gun related criminal activity inside the Ville Platte Housing Authority, a press conference was held on Tuesday, July 9. Arthur Sampson, chairman of the housing authority board, said about the criminal activity, “It’s time to put a stop to it.
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Meeting set for Brownfields Community Assessment

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
The City of Ville Platte announced it will host, in conjunction with Acadiana Planning Commission, a community meeting as a part of its current Brownfields Community Assessment Initiative on Wednesday, August 7, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ville Platte City Hall.
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Chief gives update on missing person

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor As the search for Keabreonna Doucet enters its fourth week, Ville Platte Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas provided an update during the city council meeting held Tuesday, July 9. “We are doing all we can and utilizing all the help we can get,” the chief said.
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NITA FAYE MANUEL SOILEAU

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Nita Faye Manuel Soileau passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A life-long resident of Ville Platte, she was born January 5, 1955, to “Cheiko” (Fukasaka) and Donald Manuel, who preceded her in death.
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ERIC “TINY” STEPHEN DENNEY

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Eric “Tiny” Stephen Denney, 32, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was a native of Ville Platte. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church.
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NICHOLAS PAUL ARDOIN

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
VILLE PLATTE – It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nicholas Paul Ardoin on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 39. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt.
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