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If Republicans are divided, Democrats will conquer

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
The prospects for Republicans to maintain control of Congress this fall are grim. Since 1950, the average midterm election loss for the incumbent President’s political party in the U.S. House was 25 seats. It may be worse for Republicans in this midterm election.
EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
L-R: School Board President Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Charlee Smith, and Basile High School Principal Tony Bertrand. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

L-R: School Board President Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Charlee Smith, and Basile High School Principal Tony Bertrand. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Students of the year are honored at yearly gala

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish School District presented its Student of the Year Banquet on Wednesday, March 25, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. Charlie Smith, of Basile High School, was honored as the 12th grade student of the year.
Evangeline Reimagine Academy cuts the ribbon

Evangeline Reimagine Academy cuts the ribbon

Evangeline Reimagine Academy cuts the ribbon

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
After nearly one full school year in its new building, Evangeline Reimagine Academy held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 26.
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Parrott to compete in Hondo Rodeo

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Two Louisiana rodeo athletes are headed to one of the biggest events of the year in New Orleans.
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No-knock warrant is executed on Court Street

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, on February 23, conducted a no-knock warrant at a residence on the 700 block of Court Street that resulted in a narcotics arrest. Upon making entry, no residents were located within the home.
Dresses are donated to local girls

Dresses are donated to local girls

Dresses are donated to local girls

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Dads & Kids, along with the City of Ville Platte, X’Cellence Events, LLC, and the Bulldog Sports Lounge, LLC held an event, where local girls received dresses, at the Martin Luther King Center in Ville Platte. The dresses were donated by the Butterfly Effect of Acadiana.
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The Epstein mystery takes a new turn

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The body of prison inmate and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was discovered on the morning of August 10, 2019, in the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan. Despite U.S.
SEMINARIAN FORMATION DISCUSSED - Father Alex Lancon (center) was the guest speaker for the March 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Steve Phillips (left) and Rotary President Beau Wilson (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

SEMINARIAN FORMATION DISCUSSED - Father Alex Lancon (center) was the guest speaker for the March 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Steve Phillips (left) and Rotary President Beau Wilson (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Steve Phillips welcomed Father Alex Lancon, Associate Pastor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as the guest speaker for the March 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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