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The Acosta Foundation announces Fourth Annual Bass Fishing Tournament

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Acosta Foundation is proud to announce that the Fourth Annual Bass Fishing Tournament will return to Chicot State Park on Saturday, April 25. Since its inception in 2023, this tournament has served as the primary fundraiser to support the Acosta Foundation’s internal operations.

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Hanoi Jane typifies Hollywood idiocy

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

After the United States and Israel launched military operations in Iran, wacky Jane Fonda decided to insert herself into the news again.

EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 5, 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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New Louisiana voting machines will cost $100 million

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: IZZY WOLLFARTH LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—Secretary of State Nancy Landry said that $25 million more is needed to cover the $100 million cost of replacing Louisiana’s 35-year-old ballot machines The system would consist of new touchscreen voting machines that print paper...

CHICOT STATE PARK UPGRADES MADE - In March 1976, Chicot State Park underwent renovations to the main picnic shelter and prepared for the fishing season with a new boat launch at the south landing. (Gazette file photo)

Looking Back:

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Today, we take a look back at the events happening Ville Platte 50 years ago in March 1976. •Rosemary Ludeau, Women’s Editor with the Ville Platte Gazette, won several awards at the Louisiana Press Women’s Association convention held in Lake Charles.

35th anniversary celebrated

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Wayne and Pamela Thomas celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Monday, March 2. They were married March 1, 1991, at Antioch Baptist Church in Ville Platte.

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BUTLER'S TREE SERVICE BURGLARY

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Monday, March 2, 2026

On February 10, 2026, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a burglary at Butler's Tree Service, located in the 6000 block of U.S. Highway 167 N.

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) greets Donashia Jack (14) on the court after the 5th seed Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs pulled off an upset against 4th seed Springfield in the quarterfinals. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the girls’ basketball state semifinals. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Springing to state

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Monday, March 2, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor SPRINGFIELD - In 1810, 44 residents of Springfield played their part in the West Florida Revolution by assisting Baton Rouge rebels against the Spanish.

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Water rate increase fails

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Monday, March 2, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor A proposed water rate increase in the Village of Turkey Creek failed. Councilman Eric Chapelle made the motion to increase the rates during the council meeting held Tuesday, February 24, but Councilmen Jessie Johnson and Neal King rejected the motion.

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Deputies arrest multiple drug offenders

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Monday, March 2, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced multiple drug arrests following separate investigations. •On January 8, narcotic agents observed a vehicle traveling east on the Opelousas Road and cross the median several times.

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