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Joe Biden, America’s agent of chaos

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

In 2020, the early Democratic primaries were disastrous for former Vice President Joe Biden. He lost the first few states and there was real concern that socialist U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) would become the party’s presidential nominee. At that point, a major party leader, U.S.

Blair Lafleur, of Ville Platte, is preparing to begin her senior year as a track and field athlete at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

Tracking her course

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Christmas is a time for giving and receiving presents and being surrounded by those near and dear.

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Annexation resolution is approved

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the December 18, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, a resolution was approved for the annexation of property for Ville Platte. There are a couple of parcels of property the city would like to annex.

Sam Gil (center) addressed the December 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Steve Phillips (left) and Rotary Club President Brian Ardoin. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard).

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Gil recalls journey to being a Rhodes Scholar finalist

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Steve Phillips welcomed Sam Gil as the guest speaker for the December 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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

From left, Representative Rhonda Butler, DOTD Undersecretary Barry Keeling, and Senator Heather Cloud share good news about road projects being done in Evangeline Parish. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Work on La. Hwy 106 is to be funded in 2024

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Senator Heather Cloud and Representative Rhonda Butler brought good news regarding roadways in Evangeline Parish during the December 18, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury.

The 31-foot tall Leyland Cypress is decorated for Christmas. (Submitted photo)

Christmas magic: This year’s Coushatta Christmas tree has a story of survival on its journey to be the perfect holiday tree

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

By: CARISSA HEBERT LSN Editor This is a story of survival and the magic of Christmas. One tree managed to survive two hurricanes, a hard freeze and a season of drought before fulfilling its obligation in life to spread good will and joy for the holiday season. Yes, Christmas is magical.

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Candidates for March election are listed

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Qualifying for the Democratic and Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee seats and Parish Executive Committee seats ended on Friday, December 15. The election is set for March 23, 2024.

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WILDA RUTH MANUEL SIMON

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Wilda Ruth Manuel Simon, 73, who passed away on December 18, 2023. Mrs. Simon, a resident of Duson, was the daughter of the late Ireme P. Manuel Sr. and the former Mable Deshotel.

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RUSSELL WAYNE “RUSTY” COLDIRON

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

VILLE PLATTE - Russell Coldiron, a beloved member of the Ville Platte community, has passed away at the age of 76 in Ville Platte. On December 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, Russell Coldiron peacefully departed from this world.

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