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Bishop Deshotel celebrates mass at annual Senior Retreat

Bishop Deshotel celebrates mass at annual Senior Retreat

Bishop Deshotel celebrates mass at annual Senior Retreat

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Monday, March 9, 2026
On Thursday, March 5, the Catholic Daughters once again hosted their annual Senior Retreat at the Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church Family Life Center. Attendees prayed the Rosary in French and celebrated Mass with Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel.
During the March 2, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the jury proclaimed the month of March as American Red Cross Month. Shown, from left, are Chris LeDee (Acadian Ambulance Community Relations Supervisor), jurors Bryan Vidrine, Ryan Ardoin (vice president), Tim Causey, Keith Saucier, Brent Guillory, Kevin Veillon (president), Sidney Fontenot and Dirk Deville (secretary/treasurer). (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

During the March 2, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the jury proclaimed the month of March as American Red Cross Month. Shown, from left, are Chris LeDee (Acadian Ambulance Community Relations Supervisor), jurors Bryan Vidrine, Ryan Ardoin (vice president), Tim Causey, Keith Saucier, Brent Guillory, Kevin Veillon (president), Sidney Fontenot and Dirk Deville (secretary/treasurer). (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

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EPPJ opposes carbon capture wells in the parish

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Monday, March 9, 2026
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter During its March 2 meeting, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted to adopt a resolution opposing the introduction of Class VI carbon capture injection wells within the parish.
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SFM shares update on fatal house fire

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Monday, March 9, 2026
EVANGELINE PARISH – The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is investigating a fatal residential fire in Mamou that claimed the lives of two residents early Tuesday morning. At approximately 3:32 a.m.
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Update is given on burglary of business

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Monday, March 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Following an initial report of a burglary of a local business, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office announced additional information.
Briley’s Collectibles celebrates grand opening

Briley’s Collectibles celebrates grand opening

Briley’s Collectibles celebrates grand opening

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Monday, March 9, 2026
A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Briley’s Collectibles was held on Saturday, February 28, at its location, 166 East Main Street, in Ville Platte. It was a gorgeous day for the special occasion. The event was a huge success.
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At the Library

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Monday, March 9, 2026
Great news! Our Chair Exercise program is becoming very popular, and we’re excited to invite the public to join us on Monday, March 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Come give it a try and see how fun and beneficial it can be!
EPSO Arrests

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 9, 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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Escaped Inmate: Marlon Williams

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Monday, March 9, 2026
Chief A. Perry Thomas reports an inmate escaped from the Ville Platte City Jail on March 7, 2026 at 7:10 p.m., due to an unsecured door to the recreation yard. Escapee Name: Marlon H. Williams Complexion: Dark Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 6’0 Weight: 150 lbs.
Yazminn Ardoin (3) gets off a basket in Ville Platte’s win over Springfield in the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs then went on to fall 63-51 to French Settlement in the Division III Non-Select Semifinals in Hammond on Tuesday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Yazminn Ardoin (3) gets off a basket in Ville Platte’s win over Springfield in the quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs then went on to fall 63-51 to French Settlement in the Division III Non-Select Semifinals in Hammond on Tuesday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Unsettling

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Momentum is a fickle thing that can fade away in a heartbeat. In basketball terms, it can switch ends of the court at any time.
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