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The genius of Trump’s tariffs

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Prior to the administration of President Donald Trump, the United States played the role of “Uncle Sucker,” and was the victim of unfair trade policies worldwide.

EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

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

The Pine Prairie High School Marching Band recently ended their season on a high note by capturing the LMEA State Championship for second year in a row. The group, in the above photo, gathers around the championship banner. (Photo courtesy of Lynette Hazelton)

PPHS Band strikes gold at LMEA State Championship

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Monday, November 10, 2025

The Pine Prairie High School Marching Band hit all the right notes on Monday, November 4, capping off an incredible 2025 season with a show-stopping performance at the Louisiana Music Educators Association’s (LMEA) 2nd Annual State Championship, held at McNeese State University.

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Veterans Spotlight

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Monday, November 10, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - As the Veterans Day holiday nears, Sergeant First Class (retired) James Louis “LG” Poullard is remembered, who passed away earlier this year, at the age of 86.

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Methods to fund EPPJ districts are discussed

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Monday, November 10, 2025

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter VILLE PLATTE - During the Monday, November 3 meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the jurors discussed different methods on funding districts with the collected 2% sales tax.

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ROSE M. FONTENOT

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Monday, November 10, 2025

Rose M. Fontenot, a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Lafayette, at the age of 72. Funeral services took place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte. Burial followed in the M.B.

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At the Library

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Monday, November 10, 2025

Our November and December artist of the month is Kevin Goodley, a talented woodworker who calls his craft “Handmade Hope.” When Kevin Goodley cut the final dovetail and smoothed the last curve with sandpaper, he wasn’t just completing a piece of furniture.

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Highway priority hearing to be held

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Monday, November 10, 2025

A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, according to a press release from the Department of Transportation and Development.

EPSO Arrests

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Monday, November 10, 2025

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: • Angela McGee, 50, St.

UPDATE ON COTTON FESTIVAL PRESENTED - From left are Louisiana Cotton Festival Board President Kimberly McDaniel, Rotarian Patricia Duplechin and Rotary President Beau Wilson. McDaniel discussed the recent festival and plans moving forward for next year’s festival. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, November 10, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Patricia Duplechin welcomed Louisiana Cotton Festival Board President Kimberly McDaniel as the guest speaker for the November 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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