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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Wiley Henry, 36, Eunice, was arrested March 9, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for probation or parole violation.
Shown, from left, are Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. John Hamlin, Carey Lawson with the LSUE Foundation, Sorenson, and Rotarians Renee Brown, Dr. Willie Buller and Wayne Vidrine. During the meeting, the Ville Platte Rotary Club presented the LSUE officials with their annual scholarship donation, with funds raised from the club’s annual Super Bowl football pool. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Shown, from left, are Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. John Hamlin, Carey Lawson with the LSUE Foundation, Sorenson, and Rotarians Renee Brown, Dr. Willie Buller and Wayne Vidrine. During the meeting, the Ville Platte Rotary Club presented the LSUE officials with their annual scholarship donation, with funds raised from the club’s annual Super Bowl football pool. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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VP Rotary presents scholarship check to LSUE

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Nicole Courville invited LSUE Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson to address the March 15, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Dear Editor: Swamp Pop Reunion XVI was one of the best ever! On behalf of the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum, we would like to express sincere thanks to all who helped to make this very special event another tremendous success.
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EPSO, probation and parole combine for drug arrests

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
On the 8 th of March 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit, and the LA. Department of Probation and Parole, conducted a search warrant on residence in Mamou. Once Agents entered the residence, they detained two suspects without incident.
Pine Prairie Principal Alice Lejeune (right) presents a gift basket to Nicholas Stelly (center) in recognition of him being named Outstanding Work Based Student of the Year. Also pictured is Transition Specialist Dot Doulet (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Pine Prairie Principal Alice Lejeune (right) presents a gift basket to Nicholas Stelly (center) in recognition of him being named Outstanding Work Based Student of the Year. Also pictured is Transition Specialist Dot Doulet (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Outstanding in his field

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Monday, March 14, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor In between sets performed by the Evangeline Parish School Board Jazz Ensemble, Nicholas Stelly of Pine Prairie High School, was named the Outstanding Work Based Student of the Year during the Work-Based Appreciation Luncheon held Thursday, March 10, at the Ville Platte Civic...
DONATION PRESENTED - Dr. Gwen Fontenot and Connie Lamke presented a donation from the Acosta Foundation to the Mamou Town Council during the board’s monthly meeting held March 9. The funds will be used for the purchase of mulch to be spread at the town’s two parks. Shown, from left, are council members Robin Young, Derrell Thomas, Leisa Deshotel, Dr. Fontenot, Mayor Ricky Fontenot, Lamke, Clerk Guy Pucheu, and council members Brook Chapman and Charles Reed. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

DONATION PRESENTED - Dr. Gwen Fontenot and Connie Lamke presented a donation from the Acosta Foundation to the Mamou Town Council during the board’s monthly meeting held March 9. The funds will be used for the purchase of mulch to be spread at the town’s two parks. Shown, from left, are council members Robin Young, Derrell Thomas, Leisa Deshotel, Dr. Fontenot, Mayor Ricky Fontenot, Lamke, Clerk Guy Pucheu, and council members Brook Chapman and Charles Reed. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Beautification efforts are discussed through “Love the Boot”

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Monday, March 14, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the Mamou Town Council meeting held Wednesday, March 9, members heard from Connie Lamke and Dr. Gwen Fontenot about beautification efforts in Evangeline Parish.
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Parish prepares for fiber access

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Monday, March 14, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Bryan Vidrine announced the parish got awarded a grant through Acadiana Planning Commission for fiber optic cables to be placed throughout the parish and parts of Acadia Parish and St. Landry Parish.
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CHRISTINA “CHRIS” GUILLORY ORTEGO

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Monday, March 14, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Christina “Chris” Guillory Ortego at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Christina “Chris” Guillory Ortego, 56, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Baton Rouge.
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At the Library

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Monday, March 14, 2022
Here is the fourth of the four primary questions that address the impact of the upcoming re-dedication tax election slated for March 26, with a few compelling points included. Early voting began March 12 and continues thru March 19. Does the library board approve of this proposition?
BRADSHAW VISITS - Columnist and author Jim Bradshaw shared stories about the history of South Louisiana with the Ville Platte Rotary Club during the group’s March 8, meeting. Shown, from left, are Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, Rotarian Annette Johnson, Bradshaw, and Rotarian Brent Coreil. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

BRADSHAW VISITS - Columnist and author Jim Bradshaw shared stories about the history of South Louisiana with the Ville Platte Rotary Club during the group’s March 8, meeting. Shown, from left, are Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, Rotarian Annette Johnson, Bradshaw, and Rotarian Brent Coreil. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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VP Rotary: Columnist Jim Bradshaw shares memories

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Monday, March 14, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Brent Coreil invited long-time author and Louisiana historical columnist Jim Bradshaw to address the March 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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