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At the Library

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Monday, March 9, 2026

Great news! Our Chair Exercise program is becoming very popular, and we’re excited to invite the public to join us on Monday, March 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Come give it a try and see how fun and beneficial it can be!

EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 9, 2026

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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Escaped Inmate: Marlon Williams

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Monday, March 9, 2026

Chief A. Perry Thomas reports an inmate escaped from the Ville Platte City Jail on March 7, 2026 at 7:10 p.m., due to an unsecured door to the recreation yard. Escapee Name: Marlon H. Williams Complexion: Dark Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 6’0 Weight: 150 lbs.

Yazminn Ardoin (3) gets off a basket in Ville Platte’s win over Springfield in the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs then went on to fall 63-51 to French Settlement in the Division III Non-Select Semifinals in Hammond on Tuesday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Unsettling

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Momentum is a fickle thing that can fade away in a heartbeat. In basketball terms, it can switch ends of the court at any time.

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House fire claims lives of Mamou couple

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Editor MAMOU - The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of residents Kenneth and Barbara Serie.

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Balfa Week announced

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

LakeView Park & Beach in Eunice will once again serve as the backdrop for Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week, which will be held April 13-17 on the park’s grounds. Full time Balfa Week tuition includes all classes, meals, dances, and workshop. The tuition does not include lodging.

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LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil announces retirement

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University President Wade Rousse announces the retirement of LSU Alexandria (LSUA) Chancellor Paul Coreil effective July 1, after eight years in the role, 13 years on campus and more than 43 years of outstanding service in the LSU system.

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EPSO announces arrest of suspect for burglary of business

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the burglary of a local business. On February 10, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of a burglary at Butler’s Tree Service, located in the 6000 block of U.

PASSION FOR COTTON SHARED - Belinda Berzas and Mavis Fruge shared their passion for cotton weaving and spinning to make various items. Shown from left, are Rotarian Bob Manuel, Belinda Berzas, Mavis Fruge and Rotary President Beau Wilson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary:

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Bob Manuel welcomed Belinda Berzas and Mavis Fruge as the guest speakers for the March 3, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Berzas is from Ville Platte and Fruge is from Arnaudville, where she is a member of the Arnaudville Rotary Club.

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Smoked Meat Battle is set for Crooked Creek

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Crooked Creek Recreational Area presents the Evangeline Parish Smoked Meat Battle on Saturday, March 14. Entry Classes: $100 per team entry. 2 entries max per team. 1 Team entry Includes: up to 3 separate categories. “Different dishes/categories must be presented for judging”.

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