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Ville Platte native and head coach of the Oakdale Lady Warriors Renotta Edwards (center right) celebrates with her team’s only senior Marlee Hart (center left) after defeating top seeded White Castle in the LHSAA Girls’ Basketball Quarterfinals. With the win, Edwards advanced to the former Top 28 for the first time in her playing/ coaching career. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte native and head coach of the Oakdale Lady Warriors Renotta Edwards (center right) celebrates with her team’s only senior Marlee Hart (center left) after defeating top seeded White Castle in the LHSAA Girls’ Basketball Quarterfinals. With the win, Edwards advanced to the former Top 28 for the first time in her playing/ coaching career. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Career milestone

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor For the first time in her career as a player and a coach, Ville Platte native Renotta Edwards has reached the state basketball tournament.
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TERRY N. LANDRENEAU

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
MAMOU- A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Terry N. Landreneau on Monday, February 27, 2023, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 3 p.m. Entombment followed in the New St. Ann’s Mausoleum with Father Billy Massie conducting the services.
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MICHAEL “MIKE” KEITH BELL

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
MAMOU - Michael “Mike” Keith Bell, beloved brother, and friend, departed from us tragically on February 17, 2023, at the age of 33. Michael was born on July 19, 1989, to Theresa and Rodney Bell.
EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.
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Crouere

The battle to rescue New Orleans

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
In 1840, New Orleans was the third largest city in the country. As a booming port city, New Orleans enjoyed incredible growth for decades due to increasing levels of commerce on the Mississippi River and its designation as the “Gateway to the Americas.
Placing first was the team from Coburn’s in Eunice. Members of the team were Patrick Owens and Ben Williams. (Photo courtesy of Maegan Moore)

Placing first was the team from Coburn’s in Eunice. Members of the team were Patrick Owens and Ben Williams. (Photo courtesy of Maegan Moore)

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Mardi Gras Black Pot Cook-off results are announced

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte High Track team hosted a Mardi Gras Black Pot Cook-off on Saturday, February 18, to benefit the program. Sauces were cooked that consisted of meats of choice, and awards were given out for first place, second place, third place, and people’s choice.
Swamp Pop Soiree is held

Swamp Pop Soiree is held

Swamp Pop Soiree is held

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
Prior to the annual Swamp Pop Reunion held at the Northside Civic Center Monday, evening, February 20, performers and their guests enjoyed a pre-show get together at the Swamp Pop Museum.
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TC attempts to salvage water sector grant

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Under the previous administration, the Village of Turkey Creek was approved for a $2.125 million water sector grant. Part of the funds would have been used to construct a new high-rise water tower in Bayou Chicot.
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ARTHUR B. PITRE

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Arthur B. Pitre, 83, were held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Evangeline Park Cemetery. Father Tom Voorhies officiated the funeral Mass. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 9 a.m.
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