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Mamou council approves appointments

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Monday, January 30, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The Mamou Town Council held a special meeting Wednesday, January 25, to approve appointment recommendations made by Mayor Leisa Deshotel at the last regular meeting held January 11.

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EVELYN SOILEAU FONTENOT

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Monday, January 30, 2023

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held at a 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Friday, January 27, 2023, for Evelyn Soileau Fontenot, 93, who passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.

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KENNETH WAYNE PAUL SOILEAU

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Monday, January 30, 2023

DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. - Funeral services were held at St. Peter Church in Grand Prairie at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, for Mr. Kenneth W. P. Soileau, 80. Burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Grand Prairie.

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At the Library

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Monday, January 30, 2023

This Thursday, February 2, we will offer our monthly free computer tutor opportunity at each branch. Take note of the dates and times and share with anyone who may need some one-on-one help with a cell phone, notebook, Ebook reader, etc. Remember to call your branch of choice to make an appointment.

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, January 30, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Scott A. Richard, 35, Chataignier, was arrested January 21, 2023, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for domestic abuse battery - strangulation.

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Mailbag

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Ville Platte area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

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SHS reports closure

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Monday, January 30, 2023

[SHS] As a result of complete power outage in the Elementary cafeteria lunch would not be served to elementary and high school students; therefore, there will be no school today. We will keep everyone updated as soon as the problem has been resolved to resume school tomorrow. -- Kimberly Lejeune

VP MAYOR AND CLERK VISIT ROTARY CLUB - Ville Platte Mayor Ryan Leday Williams and City Clerk Donald Bergeron visited the January 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Rotarian Annette Johnson, Bergeron, Williams and Rotary President Larry Lachney. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Mayor Williams gives brief overview of plans

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Annette Johnson welcomed Ville Platte Mayor Ryan Leday Williams and City Clerk/Treasurer/Tax Collector Donald Bergeron as the guest speakers for the January 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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P.P. chief is arrested for DWI, issues statement

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Pine Prairie Chief of Police L.C. Deshotel was arrested for driving while intoxicated after being pulled over by a Turkey Creek police officer on Wednesday, January 18.

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ALICE FONTENOT DELAFOSSE

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, for Alice Fontenot Delafosse, 89, who passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

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