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Congressman Mike Johnson visits with Linda Lebsack, member of the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce and library board.

Congressman Mike Johnson visits with Linda Lebsack, member of the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce and library board.

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Town hall meeting is held

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Monday, July 11, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Two days after celebrating the country’s independence, Congressman Mike Johnson, who represents the state’s fourth district, held a town hall meeting in Pine Prairie. The congressman acknowledged all the bad news dominating the headlines today.
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At the Library

News Staff
Monday, July 11, 2022
The Library Board of Control will meet on Thursday, July 14, at noon in the multipurpose room of the main library in Ville Platte. The agenda is posted on our webpage and on the entry door. The public is invited to attend.
EPSO Arrests

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

News Staff
Monday, July 11, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Bridget Cloud, 51, Ville Platte, was arrested July 5, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for obscenity. Cloud was released on no bond.
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Breaking News

Suspects are apprehended for 4-wheeler theft

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Mamou Police was notified of a 4 wheeler theft that occurred in the early hours of June 22, 2022. After the initial officer answered the complaint, Chief Zackery, Assistant Chief Mitchell and Captain Benoit was notified of the theft and began an investigation.
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Residential burglary is investigated in Mamou

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
On June 23, 2022 Mamou Police were contacted about a residential burglary on the 600 block of 5th Street. Officers responded and started their initial investigation. Captain Benoit was then notified and assigned the case where he further investigated the incident.
From left to right: Louisiana First Lady Donna Hutto Edwards, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, McNeese mass communication major Samuel Gil, mother Nicole Gil and father Eric Gil. (Photo submitted)

From left to right: Louisiana First Lady Donna Hutto Edwards, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, McNeese mass communication major Samuel Gil, mother Nicole Gil and father Eric Gil. (Photo submitted)

Ville Platte native is selected for Governor’s Fellows Program

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
By: CANDACE V. TOWNSEND ASHLEE LHAMON McNeese State University Samuel Gil, a mass communication major at McNeese State University, has been selected as a fellow for the 2022 Louisiana Governor’s Fellows Program.
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Workforce grows, jobless rates down over the year

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
Staff Report The Tri-Parish workforce grew by 778 people and the jobless rates were down in May compared to a year ago, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce number 68,618 in May, up from 67,840 a year ago.
Students participating in the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Club summer program have been enjoying a STEM lesson courtesy of Stem Gem Academy. The students get hands on experience outside working with PVC pipe and sewer drainage.

Students participating in the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Club summer program have been enjoying a STEM lesson courtesy of Stem Gem Academy. The students get hands on experience outside working with PVC pipe and sewer drainage.

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Stem Gem Academy works with Girls-Boys Place

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Jimmy Jones, managing partner with Rural Holding, shared how the group’s Stem Gem Academy worked with the Girls and Boys Place in Ville Platte to help children become interested and involved in STEM activities.
Eastin

Eastin

RYAN CHRISTOPHER EASTIN

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - The family of Ryan Christopher Eastin, 27, sadly announces his passing on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Plaquemine. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
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MARY ANN LAFLEUR FONTENOT

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mary Ann Lafleur Fontenot, 88, were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in the Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Andrew Killeen officiated the funeral mass. Ms.
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