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Monday, March 20, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Donnie J. Johnson, 33, Ville Platte, was arrested March 14, 2023, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear for court.

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Rash of juvenile crime in city is discussed

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Councilman Shawn Roy, during the Ville Platte City Council meeting held Tuesday, March 14, said there have been gun shots heard around town, including in his District D. “It’s happening most every night,” said Roy.

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Evidence concludes

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor When the trial against Brandon Perkins resumed after the lunch recess on Monday, March 13, Captain Duane Jorden of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, who was lead investigator in the alleged shooting incident that occurred following a trail ride in the Beaver area back in...

Rice is planted north of U.S. Hwy. 90 between Rayne and Crowley on a recent day. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

Battling the black birds

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor Rice planting season is underway in Louisiana and in Evangeline Parish, and as farmers sow this year’s crop, they will be subject to uncertainty in rice prices, fluctuation in prices for fuel, fertilizer and equipment and a feathered foe that is the brown headed...

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LIONEL ANDREW FONTENOT

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held for Lionel Andrew Fontenot, 76, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Father Mitch Guidry was celebrant of the Mass, as well as conducted the funeral services.

ROTARY LEARNS ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING - Ashley Bieber (center) was the guest speaker for the March 14, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with Rotary President Larry Lachney (left) and Rotarian Richard LeJeune (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Rotarians learn about homeschooling

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The Ville Platte Rotary Club celebrated its 94th anniversary on Tuesday, March 14, with a special program. Rotarian Richard LeJeune welcomed Ashley Bieber as the guest speaker for the meeting.

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Lock the clock, time to end the madness

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

The aggravating practice of changing our clocks every few months started during World War I, over one hundred years ago. It was created as a way for the United States to save power and fuel and enhance the economy by spurring consumer shopping in the evening.

Parade honors Lady Warriors as State Champs!

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Coach Renotta Edwards holds the state trophy her team won at the state championship in the parade Sunday in Oakdale. She also gives a thumbs up in the right photo. This is the girls’ first state title.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser jots down ideas while peering over Lake Chicot from the pier located near the group cabins of Chicot Park. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Touring with Billy

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Monday, March 13, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Jimmy LeBlanc welcomed Senator Heather Cloud and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser as the guest speakers for the March 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, which was held at the Louisiana State Arboretum.

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