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Heritage Manor News: Happy Halloween

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Monday, October 30, 2023

(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.) Happy Halloween from all of us at Heritage Manor to all of you.

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Minister’s Corner: God is faithful

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Monday, October 30, 2023

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EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, October 30, 2023

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

Montavis Seraille (4) attempts a basket for his Ville Platte Bulldogs against the Welsh Greyhounds on the third day of Oakdale’s New Year Tip-Off Presented by RoyOMartin, which was held back in January. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Seraille’s legacy is one of respect, extends beyond basketball

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Montavis Seraille, a two-time All-Parish basketball selection and an 18-year-old junior at Ville Platte High School, passed away last Friday night in a gun-related incident on the 600 block of East Huey P. Long Street.

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Sheriff shares more info on rejection of jail bids

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor After the bids for the construction of the new parish jail were rejected, and Sheriff Charles Guillory explained the decision was based on the lack of sub-contractors. According to the sheriff, there were originally three mechanical sub-contractors.

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PAR releases guide to November amendments

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released its guide to the four proposed Constitutional Amendments that will be on the November ballot. Amendment 1 would set deadlines to veto bills and rules for veto sessions.

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CALTON EDWARDS

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Ninth Baptist Church, for Mr. Calton Edwards, 89. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests visiting hours be observed on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Ninth Baptist Church from 9 a.m.

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The GOP is at war with its base

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

For many years, the leadership of the Republican Party has been at war with the grassroots activists who work tirelessly on its behalf. This division has been apparent ever since Donald Trump descended the escalator in 2015 and announced his presidential campaign.

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Corrected Trick or Treat times

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Monday, October 23, 2023

TRICK OR TREAT TIMES OCTOBER 31ST PARISH (OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS) 5:30PM TO 7:30PM OCTOBER 31ST VILLE PLATTE CITY LIMITS 6:00PM TO 8:00PM OCTOBER 31ST BASILE CITY LIMITS 5:00PM TO 7:30PM OCTOBER 31ST MAMOU CITY LIMITS 6:00PM TO 8:00PM OCTOBER 31ST PINE PRAIRIE CITY LIMITS 6:00PM TO 8:00PM OCTOBER 31ST...

VIDRINE IS GUEST SPEAKER - EPPJ President Bryan Vidrine (center) was the guest speaker for the October 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Larry Lachney (left) and Rotary President Brian Ardoin. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Vidrine presents police jury update

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Monday, October 23, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Larry Lachney welcomed Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Bryan Vidrine as the guest speaker for the October 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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