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EPPJ discusses sale of sewer plants

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter During its Monday, May 4 meeting, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury discussed the idea of selling the public sewer plants because of the cost of the upkeep and overtime pay.

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JEROME EARLE BULLER

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Jerome Earle Buller, 94, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.

Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields told the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday that voters should vote the entire ballot even though Gov. Jeff Landry has suspended elections for the U.S. House. (Photo by Kylah Babin/LSU Manship School News Service)

Fields: Vote the entire ballot even though Gov. Landry has suspended U.S House elections

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

By: KYLAH BABIN AND SHERIDAN WHITE LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields told the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday that Louisiana voters should vote as normal in elections for the U.S. House of Representatives even though Gov.

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Funding is announced

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). This program is to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners and renters.

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America’s best Governor is Ron DeSantis

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

No Governor has done a better job than Ron DeSantis in Florida. His state is growing, luring people fleeing high-tax states such as New York. DeSantis offers bold, conservative leadership on a host of important issues.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

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: •Richard Allen Boyd, 42, Mamou, was arrested May 1, 2026, for disturbing the peace by intoxication.

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Candidate announcement policy is given

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Ville Platte Gazette will publish announcements for candidates in the November 3, 2026, primary election at no charge when accompanied by payment for advertising.

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Juvenile Murdered/Suspect Arrested

News Staff

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Chief A. Perry Thomas reports there was a shooting on Monday, May, 4, 2026, shortly before 1:00 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Street and Calcasieu Street in Ville Platte. Pronounced dead at the scene was a 15-year-old male juvenile. The gun used was an AR pistol.

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Police and deputies investigate shooting

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

The Ville Platte Police Department, with the assistance from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon on Martin Luther King St. More information will be reported as it becomes available.

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Queens embark on royal journey

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor As another Boggy Bayou Festival gets underway this week, this year’s festival royalty shared their thoughts on what it means to represent not only the festival but also Prairie Manor Nursing Home.

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