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EPSD TEACHERS UNDERGO TOY TRAINING

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EPSD names its teachers of the year

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

On Wednesday, September 24, 18 exceptional educators from across Evangeline Parish School District (EPSD) gathered at the district’s technology center for the annual Teacher of the Year (TOY) training.

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ISABELLE DEVILLE LAVERGNE

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Isabelle “Belle” Deville Lavergne, 96, will be held at 1 p.m. today, October 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Burial will follow in the Old Ville Platte Cemetery.

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TERRY BRENT GUILLORY

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Terry Brent Guillory, a beloved husband and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Mamou, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 85.

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Early voting continues

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - A total of 67 votes have been cast as of close of business on Tuesday, September 30. Of those votes, 15 were White, 51 were Black, 29 were male, 38 were female, 53 were Democrats, four were Republicans, 47 were in person, and 20 were absentee.

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The FBI faces a long road to redemption

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Long ago, Americans viewed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with tremendous admiration. It was considered a premier law enforcement agency and was favorably depicted in countless television shows and movies. Sadly, that reputation has suffered in recent years.

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Searile is arrested for stalking, other charges

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

On September 5th, 2025, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received a complaint on Fuselier Road of a person trespassing on their property. When Deputies arrived on the scene, they observed 3 vehicles parked in the road, with 2 blocking one from leaving.

Miss Mamou Pageant held

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Monday, September 29, 2025

The Miss Mamou Pageant was held Sunday, September 21, at the Celestine Center in Mamou. Shown, from left, are Teen Miss Mamou Erin Anderson, Junior Miss Mamou Danilynn Landreneau, Miss Mamou Jasmine Noel and Ms. Mamou Aimee White. See story and more photos from the event on Page 7.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD VISITS ROTARY - From left are Evangeline Parish Economic Development Board leaders Raquel Manuel (holding her son, Connor), Eric Fontenot, Krista Vidrine, Liz Chatelain, Opal Andrus and Rotary President Beau Wilson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, September 29, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Opal Andrus, president of the Evangeline Parish Economic Development Authority, shared an update during the weekly meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club on Tuesday, September 23.

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Warrant is executed at local convenience store

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Monday, September 29, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - After receiving multiple complaints from members of the public, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, in association with the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), completed an investigation into A&A Convenience Store on South Chataignier...

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Lawsuit alleges breach of contract, fraud

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Monday, September 29, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - A lawsuit has been filed in the 13th Judicial District Court that seeks damages over an alleged breach of contract of alleged fraud. In the lawsuit, James C. Bertrand and Bertrand Bonding LLC makes the claims against Judi F. Marcantel and Marcantel Bonding LLC.

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