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Mamou Chief of Police Zackery seeks re-election on November ballot

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Mamou Chief of Police Brent Zackery has announced his candidacy for re-election on the November ballot. In his announcement, Chief Zackery said the following: I, Chief Brent Zackery, am announcing my candidacy for chief of police. I have been a lifelong resident of Mamou.

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Mamou councilwoman-at-large seeks election as town mayor in November

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Mamou councilwoman-at-large, Leisa Deshotel, announced her candidacy for mayor of the Town of Mamou. Her announcement is as follows: “To the residents of Mamou: I have had the honor of serving as your councilwoman-at-large for the past 12 years.

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CELIA MAE ARDOIN

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

CELIA MAE ARDOIN July 9, 1928 – September 6, 2022 VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte today, September 8, 2022, for Celia Mae Ardoin, 94.

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This is not your father’s Republican Party

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Last Thursday, President Joe Biden gave a disgusting and divisive speech demonizing millions of Americans who believe in the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement.

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Electronics technician announces bid for EPSB

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Bobby Godwin, of Pine Prairie, has announced his candidacy for Evangeline Parish School Board in District 4. In his announcement, Godwin said: I, Robert “Bobby” Godwin, am formally announcing my candidacy for Evangeline Parish School Board, District 4.

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Teacher of the year plans run for Mamou council

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Former middle school teacher of the year, Lisa Celestine, has announced her candidacy for Mamou Town Council in District 4. In her announcement, Celestine said: I am excited and proud to “throw my hat in the ring” and officially announce my candidacy for city council.

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Warehouse manager seeks seat on VP council

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Warehouse manager for the Evangeline Parish School Board, Vashanki Thomas, has announced his candidacy for Ville Platte City Council in District D. In his announcement, Thomas said: My name is Vashanki Thomas, and I would like to announce my candidacy for alderman of District D of Ville Platte.

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Former assistant chief of Turkey Creek is arrested

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Friday, September 2, 2022

In the month of June 2022, Chief Steven Ardoin received multiple complaints regarding Assistant Chief Christopher Lemaire’s actions during traffic stops. Following normal procedures for all officer involved complaints, Chief Ardoin began reviewing body camera data from those traffic stops.

From left are Trojan seniors, Campbell Earles, Everett Johnson, Hayden Droddy, Tucker Chesne, Collin Estilette, Max Hamlin, Briggs Ardoin, Bradley Fusilier, Gabe Wilmouth, Blake Hebert, and Gabe Fontenot; assistant coaches, Daniel Scully and JP Boullion; head coach, Josh Harper; and Bulldog head coach Roy Serie; and seniors, Christian Aclis, Bastian Veillon, Charles Jason, Jakahalan Slaughter, Omarion Frank, Adonis Thomas, Troas Murray, Austin Fontenot, and Allyus Dick. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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The return of the Thrilla

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – It’s finally back. And hopefully it’s not going away anytime soon. The Ville Platte Bulldogs and Sacred Heart Trojans will renew the annual Tee Cotton Bowl tomorrow night at Sacred Heart’s Soileau-Landry Field.

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Initial land use policy is presented

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor Former mayor of Scott Purvis Morrison, who is now owner of M&M Associates, presented an initial land use policy to the Ville Platte City Council during a special meeting held Tuesday, August 30.

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