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Pictured are law enforcement officers as they gather at the scene of Monday night’s shooting that claimed the life of Ville Platte Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio. Among the law enforcement agencies responding were Ville Platte Police Department, Ville Platte City Marshal’s Office, Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police.

Pictured are law enforcement officers as they gather at the scene of Monday night’s shooting that claimed the life of Ville Platte Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio. Among the law enforcement agencies responding were Ville Platte Police Department, Ville Platte City Marshal’s Office, Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police.

Life of deputy marshal is claimed

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police and other law enforcement agencies, on the evening of Monday, July 31, responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence near the intersection of Laran Street and West Beauregard Street in Ville Platte.
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Community reacts

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Following the deadly shooting of Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio, community members expressed their reaction to the news.
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Editorial

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Shots rang out Monday evening and lives were shattered for families in the City of Ville Platte and Evangeline Parish. Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio, who was well known and liked in law enforcement, was killed. Another person in the shooting was killed while another person was critically injured.
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HOLLY RAE MANUEL CHAPMAN

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Holly Rae Manuel Chapman passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 44. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Sanctuary of Praise officiated by Donald and Patricia Duplechain. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery.
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LURA SMITH

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Lura Smith, age 86, passed away on July 9, 2023. A celebration of life is scheduled for August 5, 2023, at Friendship Baptist Church. Visitation is at 1 p.m., and the service is at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.
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DONALD R. JOHNSON

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Donald R. Johnson, an 83-year-old retired truck driver, passed away on July 25, 2023, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria after a brief illness. Johnson was a native of Ville Platte and a resident of Vidrine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and wine making.
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Qualifying dates, fees are set

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
According to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, qualifying dates for the upcoming Fall elections will be Tuesday, August 8, Wednesday, August 9, and Thursday, August 10. Qualifying will be held at the Clerk of Court’s office in the Evangeline Parish Courthouse from the hours of 8 a.m.
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Big Pharma is just as woke as Bud Light

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
After many years of abuse, conservatives have finally become tired of corporations pushing wokeness down our throats. As a result, effective economic boycotts have been launched.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, August 3, 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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