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CHICOT STATE PARK UPGRADES MADE - In March 1976, Chicot State Park underwent renovations to the main picnic shelter and prepared for the fishing season with a new boat launch at the south landing. (Gazette file photo)

CHICOT STATE PARK UPGRADES MADE - In March 1976, Chicot State Park underwent renovations to the main picnic shelter and prepared for the fishing season with a new boat launch at the south landing. (Gazette file photo)

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Looking Back:

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Today, we take a look back at the events happening Ville Platte 50 years ago in March 1976. •Rosemary Ludeau, Women’s Editor with the Ville Platte Gazette, won several awards at the Louisiana Press Women’s Association convention held in Lake Charles.
35th anniversary celebrated

35th anniversary celebrated

35th anniversary celebrated

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Wayne and Pamela Thomas celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Monday, March 2. They were married March 1, 1991, at Antioch Baptist Church in Ville Platte.
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BUTLER'S TREE SERVICE BURGLARY

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Monday, March 2, 2026
On February 10, 2026, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a burglary at Butler's Tree Service, located in the 6000 block of U.S. Highway 167 N.
Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) greets Donashia Jack (14) on the court after the 5th seed Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs pulled off an upset against 4th seed Springfield in the quarterfinals. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the girls’ basketball state semifinals. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) greets Donashia Jack (14) on the court after the 5th seed Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs pulled off an upset against 4th seed Springfield in the quarterfinals. With the win, Ville Platte advanced to the girls’ basketball state semifinals. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Springing to state

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Monday, March 2, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor SPRINGFIELD - In 1810, 44 residents of Springfield played their part in the West Florida Revolution by assisting Baton Rouge rebels against the Spanish.
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Water rate increase fails

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Monday, March 2, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor A proposed water rate increase in the Village of Turkey Creek failed. Councilman Eric Chapelle made the motion to increase the rates during the council meeting held Tuesday, February 24, but Councilmen Jessie Johnson and Neal King rejected the motion.
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Deputies arrest multiple drug offenders

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Monday, March 2, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced multiple drug arrests following separate investigations. •On January 8, narcotic agents observed a vehicle traveling east on the Opelousas Road and cross the median several times.
INTERIM POLICE CHIEF TAKES OATH - Nicholas Richardson (right) takes the oath of office for the position of interim police chief for the Town of Basile. Dave Johnson, town attorney and magistrate judge, is shown administering the oath following the Feb. 18 special meeting of the mayor and council. (LSN photo by Darrel LeJeune)

INTERIM POLICE CHIEF TAKES OATH - Nicholas Richardson (right) takes the oath of office for the position of interim police chief for the Town of Basile. Dave Johnson, town attorney and magistrate judge, is shown administering the oath following the Feb. 18 special meeting of the mayor and council. (LSN photo by Darrel LeJeune)

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Council appoints Richardson as interim chief

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Monday, March 2, 2026
LSN Staff Report At a special meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Basile Town Council voted to appoint Nicholas Richardson as interim chief of police to complete the unexpired term of the late Allen Ivory Jr., which will end December 31, 2026.
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At the Library

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Monday, March 2, 2026
We’ll kick off the month of March with a week full of fun, free events at the Main Library! On Monday, March 2nd, join us for Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by our monthly Medicare 101 group meeting at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and then Adult Bingo at 11:30 a.m.
LIBRARY SERVICES SHARED - Keishia Ford, branch manager of the Ville Platte Main Branch of the Evangeline Parish Library, (right) visited the February 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with, from left, Rotary President Beau Wilson and Rotarian Richard Lejeune. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LIBRARY SERVICES SHARED - Keishia Ford, branch manager of the Ville Platte Main Branch of the Evangeline Parish Library, (right) visited the February 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with, from left, Rotary President Beau Wilson and Rotarian Richard Lejeune. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, March 2, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Richard Lejeune welcomed Keishia Ford with the Evangeline Parish Library as the guest speaker for the February 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
EPSO Arrests

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 2, 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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