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Ville Platte Elementary presents honor students for first nine-weeks

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Grace Andrus, Kaleah Ardoin, Jeremiah Bartie, Kaylon Campbell, Elizabeth Duplechian, Janayla Fontenot, Davonte Frank Jr.

Robert LeJeune, a Duralde pilot and volunteer from the northern part of the Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District, helps to control the pasture fire in the South Tepetate area, the southernmost portion of the district. (Photo by Darren Redlich)

Of wind and will

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor TEPETATE - Fueled by wind and fought with will, a fast-moving grass fire swept through roughly 12 acres of pasture land Thursday afternoon, October 23, in the rural South Tepetate area along Mamou Prairie Road, about eight miles south of Basile.

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Committee votes to allow a uniform sweatshirts

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The policy committee of the Evangeline Parish School Board, during a meeting held Thursday, October 30, gave the green light for students in the district to wear uniform sweatshirts.

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MARY MANUEL DEROUEN

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Mary Manuel DeRouen, a cherished mother, beloved grandmother, loving great grandmother and dear sister peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 86.

EPSO Arrests

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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

SENIOR LIVING DISCUSSED - From left are Rotarian Brent Coreil, Eric Fruge and Landie Thompson with Chateau des Amis and Rotary President Beau Wilson. Fruge and Thompson talked about active living in a senior apartment. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary:

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Brent Coreil welcomed Eric Fruge (community manager)and Landie Thompson (Services Coordinator) with Chateau des Amis, as the guest speakers for the October 28, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

SHS 2025 Homecoming Court announced

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Sacred Heart High School announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court. Standing, from left to right: Ava Delahoussaye, Demi Tate, Emma Brunet, Emma Jorden, Ava Baquet, and Ava Kennard; sitting, same order: Breanne Ardoin, Laura Prudhomme, Abbie Perrodin, Averie Pitre, and Kora LeJeune.

Halloween tricks and treats enjoyed by all ages

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

(Left photo) Savoy Medical Center staff members, including Director of Marketing and Business Development Angela Fontenot, hosted a Willy Wonka-themed booth for the Fourth Annual Boo in da Mou held Sunday, October 26, along Sixth Street in Mamou.

On behalf of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Jurors Daniel Arvie (standing left) and Darion Arvie (standing right) present a proclamation to Pastor Eradly Ben Sr. (seated left) and First Lady Lois Ben (seated right) in recognition for their 50 years of ministry to Antioch Baptist Church. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

All is golden but the calf

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - History was celebrated in the City of Ville Platte as Pastor Eradly Ben Sr. and Sister Lois Ben were honored for 50 years of service to Antioch Baptist Church. The special event was held Sunday, October 26, at the Ville Platte Civic Center.

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Project starts on La. Hwy 13

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

EVANGELINE PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, November 3, 2025, construction will commence on a $10.7 million project on La. 13 from La. 10 to U.S. 167 in Evangeline Parish. PROJECT SCOPE This 12.

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