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Housing Authority, City Council work toward crime solutions

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter At the previous Ville Platte City Council meeting, the subject of crime prevention was discussed, and particular attention was aimed at Housing Authority properties and surrounding neighborhoods where a number of violent and deadly crimes have taken place...

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Body is found in a Ville Platte ditch

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Ville Platte Police are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a ditch off of Edward Knotoe Thomas Jr. Street. The body was found on the evening of Monday, August 14.

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Assistant principal at ERA is fired

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

After accusations of sexual misconduct with a student surfaced, Patrick Guillory has been fired as assistant principal of Evangeline Reimagine Academy. Guillory has previously served as assistant principal of Pine Prairie High School.

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Candidates react to running unopposed

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor After the qualifying period for the October elections ended last Thursday, several Evangeline Parish officials were unopposed and will be re-elected for another term in office. Among those running unopposed is State Senator Heather Cloud.

After the Pine Prairie Council meeting on Thursday, August 10, a donation of property was signed. Pictured standing on the left (from right) are Councilwoman Tammy Buxton, Kristy Ardoin, and Councilmen Kevin Rodriguez and Gilbert Bordelon; seated on the left (from right) are Mayor Quint West and Chief of Police LC Deshotel; standing on the right are Village Attorney Greg Vidrine and Lelia and Derrick Thrasher. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Property is donated for a park

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor A dream of Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West finally came to fruition after an agreement was signed where the Johnson family donated 10 acres to the village for a park. The agreement was signed on Thursday, August 10, following the meeting of the Village Council.

A rosary was prayed prior to the annual Charlene Richard Anniversary Mass. This year marks the 64th anniversary of the passing of the “Little Cajun Saint.” (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

Annual Mass is hosted in honor of “Little Cajun Saint”

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor RICHARD — By the time the Rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, "The Little Cajun Saint," every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled.

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Rising support for an America first agenda

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

For 31 months President Joe Biden has worked tirelessly to destroy the “America First” achievements of his predecessor. Unfortunately, Biden has largely succeeded in reversing the popular agenda enacted by President Donald Trump.

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, August 17, 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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McKellar is disqualified

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Todd McKellar has been disqualified as a candidate for State Representative in District 38 following a ruling from the honorable Judge Marcus Fontenot. Full coverage in Sunday’s Gazette.

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Candidacy of legislative candidate is questioned

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor A hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, before front of the honorable Judge Marcus L. Fontenot, in regards to an objection of the candidacy of Todd P. McKellar, who is a candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives District 38.

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