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FAYE MELANCON HEARON

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Stephanie Faye Melancon Hearon, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on July 2, 2026, at the age of 92, in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:30 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church – Ars Chapel, in Houston, Texas.

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At the Library

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Join us at the Ville Platte Main Library for a week filled with free fun and engaging activities for all ages! We kick off the week on Monday, July 13, with Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by Kids' Painting at 3 p.m. for ages 5 and up.

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Two are arrested for a 2024 murder

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a 2024 murder, which occurred on the outskirts of Ville Platte, according to a press release from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. On March 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT ADDRESSES ROTARY CLUB - Evangeline Parish School District Superintendent Cheri Fontenot, visited with the Ville Platte Rotary Club during the group’s July 7, meeting. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Darin Bordelon invited newly-appointed Evangeline Parish School District Superintendent Cheri Fontenot as the guest speaker for the July 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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Arrest is made for attempted courtroom contraband

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported an arrest of a suspect in connection with attempted introduction of contraband into a courtroom.

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Police jury stresses tax renewal

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Kevin Veillon, during the police jury meeting held Monday, July 6, issued a warning to residents of the parish regarding a two-percent sales tax renewal, which accounts for 26 percent of governmental fund revenues, and...

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Parish sees uptick in LEAP scores

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana students achieved the highest overall Mastery+ rate in state history, according to new assessment data released, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).

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JOHN NORRIS COMEAUX SR.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

John Norris Comeaux Sr., born on January 14, 1935, in Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by loved ones. His long and fulfilling life leaves a legacy cherished by family, friends, and the entire Ville Platte community.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, July 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.

Colonel Ricky Duhon of Basile, a member of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Posse serves as auctioneer at the annual St. Jude Trail Ride.

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Sheriff’s Posse hosts St. Jude Trail Ride

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Staff Report WASHINGTON — The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Mounted Posse held its 21st Annual St. Jude Woods Trail Ride on Saturday, April 25, drawing supporters from across the area for a day of fellowship and fundraising in support of a worthy cause.

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