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VP ROTARY HEARS FROM SHS POWER LIFTING TEAM - Coach Dwayne Urbina and members of the Sacred Heart High School power lifting team visited the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Coach Urbina, Jesse Johnson, Adeline Launey, Jude Hebert, Rotarian Clem Lafleur and Rotary President Larry Lachney (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP ROTARY HEARS FROM SHS POWER LIFTING TEAM - Coach Dwayne Urbina and members of the Sacred Heart High School power lifting team visited the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Coach Urbina, Jesse Johnson, Adeline Launey, Jude Hebert, Rotarian Clem Lafleur and Rotary President Larry Lachney (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: SHS Coach Urbina gives update

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Monday, February 13, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotary President Clem Lafleur welcomed Sacred Heart High School power lifting coach Dwayne Urbina as the guest speaker for the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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Sheriff provides update on new parish jail

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Sheriff Charles Guillory, during the executive committee hearing held on February 6, prior to the regular meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, presented an update on the new jail during the executive committee meeting.
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MARGARET YOULANDA ARDOIN

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte, 1125 Rev. E.D. Alfred Street, for Margaret Youlanda Ardoin, 60, who entered eternal rest on Friday, February 3, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family and loved ones.
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TROY K. ARDOIN

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
TROY K. ARDOIN July 11, 1970 – January 31, 2023 VILLE PLATTE - A funeral service will be held for Troy K. Ardoin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Greater Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Ville Platte. Minister C.J. Arvie will conduct the funeral services.
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Homecoming: Vidrine native, SHS alum Aguillard accepts coaching gig

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE — When you’re young, the dream is always to get away from where you grew up. Especially if you live in a small town, the journey of life often takes you to different destinations in an attempt to find yourself.
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To save America, Trump in 2024

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
The last 2+ years have taken a horrific toll on the American people. Under President Joe Biden, a once thriving economy is saddled with $31.5 trillion in federal debt, stubborn inflation, rising interest rates, and increasing consumer debt.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Ashley Nicole Fontenot, 34, Ville Platte, was arrested February 1, 2023, by the Ville Platte Police Department for failure to appear for court.
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Bayou Chicot Elementary announces honor students for second nine-weeks

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Bayou Chicot Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the second nine weeks grading period as follows: Kindergarten: Superintendent’s List - Sawyer Chauvin, Harper Fontenot, Elycie Harris, Daphne Hicks, Xander Jeffers, Natalie Olds, Zoey Rabalais, Graham Vidrine, Railin Agdon,...
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Ville Platte Elementary announces honor students for second nine-weeks

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the second nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Annaleigh Bertrnd, Britney Chambers, Jordyn Edwards, Khem Elkins, Christian Frank, Kairee Fruge, Ro’Miyah Hill, Jay Manuel, Matthew McGee,...
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