News

Marshal runoff election

With 53 percent of the 2,214 votes cast, Horace Johnson was elected as city marshal for the City of Ville Platte in the runoff election held Saturday, August 15.

Marks wins pair of LSWA awards

After winning awards in the Louisiana Press Association Better Newspapers Competition, including a sweep in the Best Sports Story category, Ville Platte Gazette editor Tony Marks added to his total

TC makes drug arrests

Officers with Turkey Creek Police Department made two separate drug related arrests recently in an attempt to rid the community of illegal narcotics and keep the citizens safe.

TC police holds safety check points

With the new school year quickly approaching, safety should be a priority for our children and our communities.

Magic upset Bucks; playoffs underway

ORLANDO, FL -- The NBA playoffs officially kicked off Saturday when the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Grizzlies in the play-in game to advance to the first round of the postseason.