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New Orleans, a carnival of corruption

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
New Orleans is the most unique city in the United States, a 307-year-old gem of beauty, history, and culture. With so many wonderful attractions, New Orleans should have a thriving economy, a wealthy population, and excellent public services.
Peggy Martin stands beneath the Peggy Martin rose growing along a fence at her home in Gonzales, Louisiana. The rose was named for Martin after it survived being inundated with water for several weeks on her Plaquemines Parish property after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Photo by Eddy Perez/LSU)

Peggy Martin stands beneath the Peggy Martin rose growing along a fence at her home in Gonzales, Louisiana. The rose was named for Martin after it survived being inundated with water for several weeks on her Plaquemines Parish property after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Photo by Eddy Perez/LSU)

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The Peggy Martin Rose: 20 years after Hurricane Katrina

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
By: TOBIE BLANCHARD LSU AgCenter GONZALES — A quick glance at Peggy Martin’s Gonzales home, and it’s clear she loves plants. Paintings and prints of flowers line her walls, tablecloths pop with colorful flora, potted plants fill corners and bouquets dot shelves and end tables.
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Stolen vehicle is recovered in ditch

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that the Ville Platte Police Department recovered a 2021 black Chevrolet Tahoe that was stolen at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, from the Ville Platte Walmart Parking lot on East LaSalle Street. The vehicle was recovered after 2:00 p.m.
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Shooting is under investigation

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Monday, August 18, 2025
Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that the Ville Platte Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, August, 17, 2025. At that time, a 911 call was made regarding a shooting at the 200 block of East Pine Street.
Louisiana Tournoi Queen Skyla Elizabeth Fontenot

Louisiana Tournoi Queen Skyla Elizabeth Fontenot

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Fontenot: “This year has truly been a dream come true.”

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Monday, August 18, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Louisiana Tournoi Queen 76, has given me the opportunity to step outside of my box and not only make a difference within our association, but our community of Ville Platte as well,” shares outgoing Louisiana Tournoi Queen Skyla Elizabeth Fontenot.
Teen Tournoi Queen Chloe Brook Childers

Teen Tournoi Queen Chloe Brook Childers

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Childers: “I knew I had to compete for myself, my family and especially my paw paw.”

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Monday, August 18, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Teen Tournoi Queen,” outgoing queen Chloe Brook Childers, says, “has given me more than just the opportunities that are guaranteed, they have also opened my eyes to see what this community really has to offer.
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Positive audit report in presented

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Monday, August 18, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor MAMOU - C. Burton Kolder, with Kolder, Slaven and Company, presented a very positive audit report to Mayor Leisa Deshotel and the Mamou Town Council members during the council’s meeting on Wednesday, August 13.
The Stansbury Family, Ryan and Sophie and their daughters Cecilia and Charlene, address the crowd at the annual Charlene Richard Mass. The family prayed to the “The Little Cajun Saint” for a healthy birth of their daughter Charlene. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

The Stansbury Family, Ryan and Sophie and their daughters Cecilia and Charlene, address the crowd at the annual Charlene Richard Mass. The family prayed to the “The Little Cajun Saint” for a healthy birth of their daughter Charlene. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

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A pilgrimage of faith

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Monday, August 18, 2025
By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor RICHARD — At a Mass held each Aug. 11, several of the first few pews in St.
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At the Library

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Monday, August 18, 2025
August is our Fine Free Month, so look around your home. Return any item in good condition to the main library or any branch and have all fines on the item waived.
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