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Voters to decide future of 9-1-1 services

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor In a bid to ensure the continued operation of the vital 9-1-1 emergency telephone system, residents of the Evangeline Parish Communications District, Louisiana, are gearing up for a crucial decision.
Michael Lee is pictured here sitting on the front porch of his business on Main Street in Ville Platte while holding the medals he received while serving in Vietnam. Among the awards he received is the Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission in Cambodia. (Gazette file photo)

Michael Lee is pictured here sitting on the front porch of his business on Main Street in Ville Platte while holding the medals he received while serving in Vietnam. Among the awards he received is the Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission in Cambodia. (Gazette file photo)

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Lee is picked for Who’s Who list

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor An article entitled “An overdue experience: Lee is among veterans on Honor Flight Louisiana” that appeared in The Kinder Courier News and originally printed in the Sunday, November 20, 2022, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette, caught the eye of Marquis Who’s Who.
Junior Dugas plays a Swamp Pop song that he wrote while previously at the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum. He was among the stars at the birthday celebration on Friday, October 27. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Junior Dugas plays a Swamp Pop song that he wrote while previously at the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum. He was among the stars at the birthday celebration on Friday, October 27. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Swamp Pop Museum celebrates birthday

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Several Swamp Pop stars turned out on Friday, October 27, to wish a happy 13th birthday to the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum in Ville Platte. Among the stars in attendance was Junior Dugas, who played a song that he wrote while at the museum last year.
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STEVEN “SMITTY” SMITH

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Steven “Smitty” Smith, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes on October 26, 2023, at the age of 64. Born on July 7, 1959, in Ville Platte, Steven was the son of the late Arthur and Marguerite Andrus Smith. The community had an opportunity to pay its respects during the visitation services.
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CONSTANCE MARIE “CONNIE” FONTENOT

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
VILLE PLATTE - Constance Marie “Connie” Fontenot, known for her kindhearted nature and love for her family, passed away on October 25, 2023, in her hometown of Ville Platte, at the age of 62.
Sheriff Charles Guillory is crowned King of the 2023 La. Swine Festival at the recent Queen’s Pageant held October 14. Abigail Fruge, 2022 Swine Fest Queen, is shown placing the crown. Madeline James-Battles, Swine Festival Association president is at left presenting the king’s commemorative plaque.

Sheriff Charles Guillory is crowned King of the 2023 La. Swine Festival at the recent Queen’s Pageant held October 14. Abigail Fruge, 2022 Swine Fest Queen, is shown placing the crown. Madeline James-Battles, Swine Festival Association president is at left presenting the king’s commemorative plaque.

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Swine Festival crowns sheriff as 2023 king

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor A distinguished figure and lifelong resident of Evangeline Parish, Charles Ray Guillory, was crowned as the King of the 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival on Saturday, October 14.
Senator Heather Cloud Parade Grand Marshal 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival

Senator Heather Cloud Parade Grand Marshal 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival

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Senator Cloud to lead Swine Fest Parade

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Louisiana Swine Festival Association is delighted to announce Senator Heather Cloud as the distinguished Grand Marshal for the 2023 Swine Festival Parade. On Sunday, November 5, at 1 p.m.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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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Don’t blame me, I voted for Trump

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
As the world is on fire, President Joe Biden was once again relaxing in Delaware last weekend. According to a recent analysis, Biden has spent approximately 40% of his presidency on vacation, earning him the title of the most “idle” President, according to The New York Post.
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Ville Platte Elementary announces honor students for first nine-weeks

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Natalie Andrade, Jihlan Andrus, Alivia Bias, Bobby Ceasar, Ja’Kayden Common, Amiyah Edwards, Cohen Fontenot, Delana Freeman, Ja’Zyria Levier,...
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