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At the Library

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Monday, March 18, 2024
On Monday, March 18, the main library will host an Adults Only Bingo at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Please share this good news! On Tuesday, March 19, after our Let’s Talk French at 1 p.m. and Coffee Talk at 2 p.m.
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SIDNEY FAYE LATOUR

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Monday, March 18, 2024
VILLE PLATTE - We are saddened to announce the passing of Sidney Faye LaTour, a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Faye passed away peacefully at her residence in Ville Platte on March 14, 2024, at the age of 89.
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JOHN WALLACE TATE

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Monday, March 18, 2024
VILLE PLATTE - Mr. John Wallace Tate, 97, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home. A revered figure in the community, known affectionately as “Coach,” Mr.
MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT ONE ACADIANA - Shown, from left, Rotarian Bob Dr. William “Tojo” Ward, Megan Duhon, executive director with One Acadiana, and Rotary President-Elect Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT ONE ACADIANA - Shown, from left, Rotarian Bob Dr. William “Tojo” Ward, Megan Duhon, executive director with One Acadiana, and Rotary President-Elect Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Members learn about work of One Acadiana

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Monday, March 18, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Dr. William “Tojo” Ward welcomed Megan Duhon, director of Economic Development with One Acadiana based out of Lafayette, as the guest speaker for the March 12, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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AUSTIN ALTON WOLFF

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Monday, March 18, 2024
VILLE PLATTE - We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Austin Alton Wolff, aged 86, a respected and loved resident of Ville Platte. Austin passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
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Heritage Manor News: Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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Monday, March 18, 2024
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) St. Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of St.
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Minister’s Corner: God’s constant care

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Monday, March 18, 2024
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance David wrote in Psalm 138:7-10 (KJV), “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
Fire Chief Chris Soileau promoted and pinned Kirk Fontenot as a probationary captain of C Shift. Soileau also presented Fontenot with his new red helmet which indicates line officers. Fontenot has been a full-time operator with the Ville Platte Fire Department since 2010. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

Fire Chief Chris Soileau promoted and pinned Kirk Fontenot as a probationary captain of C Shift. Soileau also presented Fontenot with his new red helmet which indicates line officers. Fontenot has been a full-time operator with the Ville Platte Fire Department since 2010. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

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Crime takes center stage at council meeting

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Crime was one major topic of discussion at the March 12 meeting of the Ville Platte City Council. Councilwoman Anna Frank and Councilman Shawn Roy expressed condolences to the family of Andrew Thomas over his recent shooting death.
The peaceful protestors are pictured as they circle around the Evangeline Parish Courthouse seven times on Monday, March 11. The event was held in memory of Brittany Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

The peaceful protestors are pictured as they circle around the Evangeline Parish Courthouse seven times on Monday, March 11. The event was held in memory of Brittany Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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One-year anniversary is marked with peaceful protest

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor As the one-year anniversary of the death of Brittany Fontenot approaches, members of her family and other members of the community staged a second peaceful protest outside the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Monday, March 11.
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Proclamation is presented to parish tourism board

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor BASTROP, Texas - In recognition of the joint efforts between the City of Bastrop, Texas, and the Evangeline Parish Tourism Commission in the city’s inaugural Mardi Gras celebration, the city’s mayor, Lyle Nelson, read and presented a proclamation during the city council...
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