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Fatality is reported after vehicle accident

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
Staff Report Ville Platte Police Chief Neal Lartigue reports a vehicle accident with injuries and one fatality. On Wednesday, June 1, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers with the Ville Platte Police Department responded to the intersection of U.S. Hwy 167 and Freddie Dunn Street.
Brian Ardoin, community volunteer from Evangeline Parish, received the Louisiana Distinguished Civilian Service Medal on Saturday, May 28. He is pictured on the left with State Representative Lance Harris. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

Brian Ardoin, community volunteer from Evangeline Parish, received the Louisiana Distinguished Civilian Service Medal on Saturday, May 28. He is pictured on the left with State Representative Lance Harris. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

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Ardoin receives mentor award from National Guard

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Community volunteer Brian Ardoin received a special award from the Louisiana National Guard Saturday, May 28.
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New sewer plant moves forward in Ville Platte

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Back in February, the Ville Platte City Council voted to replace the antiquated sewer plant.
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BRENDA JOYCE CLOUD MOREAU JENKINS

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
TURKEY CREEK - A funeral service was held for Brenda Joyce Cloud Moreau Jenkins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Church of Christ in Turkey Creek. Brother Jamie Roberts conducted the services. Burial followed in Turkey Creek Cemetery.
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VP Girls-Boys Place begins Monday

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
Press Release The Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place Summer Program begins June 6 and runs through July 22. It is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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LSU Eunice names students on Spring 2022 Chancellor’s List, parish grads

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
Louisiana State University at Eunice named 305 students to the Spring Semester 2022 Chancellor’s List in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, a full-time student must maintain a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale during the semester.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Samuel Brook Vidrine, 40, Ville Platte, was arrested May 26, 2022, by the Ville Platte Police Department for probation or parole violation.
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Allons... Hoorah!!

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Staff Report The board members of Prairie Heritage Inc., which produces “Le Grand Hoorah” Cultural Celebration, wish to announce the return of its much-celebrated music and cultural event on September 24-25.
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LaFleur is arrested for monetary instrument abuse

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Staff Report Twenty eight-year-old Beau Alexander LaFleur, of Ville Platte, is in jail after allegedly stealing an approximate $600 thousand in checks from the U.S. Postal Service in the Lafayette area.
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