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Mamou residents are arrested for DWI on water

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: ADAM EINCK LDWF In support of Operation Dry Water and in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Louisiana State Police (LSP), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division arrested 13 boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel...

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Base is disgusted with do-nothing Congress

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

The midterm election is less than four months away, and Republicans hold majorities in both houses of Congress, yet their track record has been abysmal. Other than the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” congressional Republicans have delivered little for their supporters.

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Louisiana revenues climb in May, trail last year’s pace

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: MISTY CASTILLE The Center Square (The Center Square) – Louisiana tax collections increased in May compared with the previous month, but major state revenues remain hundreds of millions of dollars below last year’s pace, according to the latest figures from the Department of Revenue May Net...

City celebrates 4th of July

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

The City of Ville Platte held its 3rd Annual Celebration of Independence on Friday, July 3, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. The event featured live musical performances from Geno Delafose, David Sylvester, and Roi Chip Anthony.

Storm debris is cleared

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Monday, July 6, 2026

Another round of strong weather passed through the area on Wednesday, July 1, causing several trees to fall. One tree, in Ville Platte, according to reports, fell on a power line causing a power outage across areas of the city.

Cheri Fontenot (center) is pictured as she signs her contract to officially become the new school superintendent. Seated is Assistant District Attorney Jacob Fusilier, who notarized the contract. Also pictured on the left is Evangeline Parish School Board Vice President Sheila Joseph. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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School board approves contract

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Monday, July 6, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Cheri Fontenot signed her contract to officially become the new superintendent of the Evangeline Parish School District after the Evangeline Parish School Board approved the document during a special meeting held Wednesday, July 1.

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Mamou native is new president

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Monday, July 6, 2026

Northeastern Technical College (of South Carolina) Board of Area Commissioners has selected Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston as its seventh president following a national search, making her the first woman in the college’s history to lead the institution. She is expected to begin on July 1.

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Motorists are arrested for narcotics

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Monday, July 6, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported several recent narcotics arrests.

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At the Library

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Monday, July 6, 2026

The Board of Directors and staff of the Evangeline Parish Library wish all of our patrons a safe, happy, healthy, and memorable Fourth of July as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's independence. We hope you enjoy this special holiday with family and friends.

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VPPD Arrests

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Monday, July 6, 2026

The Ville Platte Police Department reported the following recent bookings into the city jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: •Jaimyia Herbert, DOB: December 5, 2004, was arrested June 26, 2026, for aggravated assault with a firearm.

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