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Timeframe is approved for new superintendent

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish School Board, during its meeting held Wednesday, April 22, voted to accept the retirement of Superintendent Darwan Lazard.

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EPSB recognizes teacher of the year semifinalist

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Lauren Thibodeaux, of Vidrine Elementary, was recognized for being a semifinalist for elementary teacher of the year during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting on Wednesday, April 22.

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Sheriff expresses gratitude for ribbon cutting

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the opening of the new Evangeline Parish Detention Center on Friday, April 17, Sheriff Charles Guillory issued a public address announcement expressing his gratitude. The following is the sheriff’s announcement.

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Policy experts weigh in on five amendments to be voted on May 16

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: SHERIDAN WHITE LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – A Public Affairs Research Council webinar brought together policy experts who expressed sharp differences on the five constitutional amendments voters will consider in the May 16 election.

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RANDY VEILLON

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Monday, April 27, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Randy Veillon, 73, were held at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial follow in the Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Alex Lançon officiated the Funeral Mass.

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At the Library

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Join us for a fun and exciting week of programs at the library! Monday kicks things off with Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by Kids Bingo at 3:30 p.m. Come join the fun! On Tuesday, enjoy Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., Let’s Talk French at 1 p.m., and Coffee Talk at 2 p.m.

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, April 27, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: •Amanda Blalock, 36, St. Landry, was arrested April 21, 2026, for criminal conspiracy and simple burglary.

(Left photo) From left are Rotary President Beau Wilson, Angela Angello, Crystal Brooks, and Rotarian Scott Smith. Angello and Brooks were guest during the April 14 meeting of the Rotary Club of Ville Platte.

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Rotarians hear update on real estate market and DA’s office

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Monday, April 27, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor TONY MARKS Editor Rotarian Dr. Joey Soileau welcomed Assistant District Attorney Jacob Fusilier as the guest speaker during the April 21, meeting of the Rotary Club of Ville Platte.

The inside of the Garand Suite of BeauBassin Farm and Gardens is pictured. On the wall is a picture of Marcelin Garand, the founder of Ville Platte, and a former adjutant general of the French Imperial Army. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Deeply rooted interests

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor SUNSET - Kenny Arceneaux is a veterinary specialist from Mandeville with a variety of interests, including history, architecture, culture, music, gardening, and science.

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Attorney addresses chief’s arrest

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the arrest of Mamou Chief of Police Charles “Pat” Hall for trespass against state computers and malfeasance in office, his attorney Todd Clemons, from Todd Clemons and Associates, issued the following statement.

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