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Work at police station is discussed

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the March 11, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, council member Brook Chapman asked about the status of the renovation of the upstairs at the police station. Town Clerk Chester Granger Jr. stated it is being worked on.

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LAURA ARDOIN FONTENOT

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Monday, March 16, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Laura Ardoin Fontenot, 93, were held Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Laura, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Eunice Manor Nursing Home in Eunice.

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District attorney reports indictments

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Monday, March 16, 2026

After meeting for two days on March 10 and March 11, an Evangeline Parish Grand Jury returned indictments on several cases.

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At the Library

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Ville Platte Main will kick off the week with Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by a St. Patrick’s Day kids craft program at 3:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Children are invited to join us to create a fun holiday craft and celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day.

From left are Rotarians Kermit Miller and Dr. Kirk Soileau. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Rotary learns about local BBQ Sauce

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Rotarian Kermit Miller, during the Rotary Club of Ville Platte meeting held Tuesday, March 10, provided a history of Jack Miller’s BBQ Sauce.

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SLPSO deputies arrest Ville Platte resident

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Monday, March 16, 2026

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reported a Ville Platte resident was among three suspects who were arrested in connection with the seizure of two pounds of marijuana. On March 10, just after 6 p.m.

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 16, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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SoLAcc reports impact

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Monday, March 16, 2026

South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) contributes nearly $295 million in annual economic impact to the Acadiana region, supporting more than 4,000 jobs and accounting for nearly 1% of the region’s total economy, according to a new independent Economic Impact Study conducted by Lightcast.

Members of the Mamou coaching staff and cheerleading squad, as well as other member of the Mamou community, celebrate after the Mamou Green Demons advanced to the state semifinals. With the win, the team moved on to play Marksville on Wednesday, March 11, at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Stately living

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor LIVINGSTON - On March 6, 1836, a small fortress on the Brazos River known as The Alamo fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.

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JSM principal passes away

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Fran Monique Lemelle, the principal of James Stephens Montessori since 2023, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 9. Funeral services for Lemelle, 51, will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m., with the visitation beginning at 9 a.m.

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