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RITA JOY FONTENOT SOILEAU

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Monday, January 23, 2023
Rita Joy Fontenot Soileau, native of Ville Platte and resident of Greenwell Springs, passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 84. Rita Joy worked for Chevrolet of Ville Platte for over 35 years and loved genealogy.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, January 23, 2023
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Marcus J.
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At the Library

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Monday, January 23, 2023
New for the kiddos and the teens, in their respective areas, at all branches are “Doodle Tablets,” also known as Erasable Electronic Painting Pads! These colorful devices will spark imaginations regardless of age while they are in the library.
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Gallow: Not guilty of second degree murder

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor A three-day trial before the honorable Judge Chuck R. West ended on Friday, January 13, with the jury returning a verdict of not guilty. On trial was Jasmine Thomas Gallow for the alleged second degree murder of her husband, JaCorey.
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Campbell is elected TC mayor

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Voters in Turkey Creek, on Saturday, January 14, elected a new mayor in a second runoff election. Bert Keith Campbell was the top vote getter with 147 votes, which accounted for 56%. Challenger Victoria “Vicki” Chaddrick received 116 votes, which accounted for 44%.
Phillip Cavins (center) presides over his final meeting as mayor of Turkey Creek on Tuesday, January 17. Cavins will be replaced by newly elected Bert Keith Campbell, who will take office on Tuesday, January 24. Also pictured are Councilman Eric Chapelle (left) and Village Clerk Melissa Ferguson (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Phillip Cavins (center) presides over his final meeting as mayor of Turkey Creek on Tuesday, January 17. Cavins will be replaced by newly elected Bert Keith Campbell, who will take office on Tuesday, January 24. Also pictured are Councilman Eric Chapelle (left) and Village Clerk Melissa Ferguson (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Cavins presides over final meeting as TC mayor

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Phillip Cavins, who did not seek re-election last year as mayor of Turkey Creek, presided over his final meeting on Tuesday, January 17. Cavins will continue to serve as mayor until Bert Keith Campbell is sworn on Tuesday, January 24.
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JOANNA DUPRE PERRODIN

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Joanna Marie Dupre Perrodin, 72, will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, January 19, 2023, at Sacred Heart Chapel in Belaire Cove with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Father Tom Voorhies will officiate the funeral mass.
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JOHN RALPH VEZINAT

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
MAMOU - John Ralph Vezinat- Mamou. The man. The myth. The legend. John, also known as the Ginger Ninja, passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 73. He was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, artist, musician, and pilot.
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JOSEPH ANTHONY “TONY” BROWN

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joseph Anthony “Tony” Brown at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at St. Peter Catholic Church, in Pine Prairie, followed by interment at St. Peter Cemetery, in Pine Prairie. Tony passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at his residence.
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