Council hears of city’s bright future

By News Staff on Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Pictured from left are (back row) Councilman Shawn Roy, Councilman Bryant Riggs, Councilman Tracey Jagneaux, and Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams; (front row) Fire Chief Chris Soileau, Jujaun Ben, Van Drecus Wilson, Councilwoman Anna Frank, and Councilwoman Christina Sam. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Pictured from left are (back row) Councilman Shawn Roy, Councilman Bryant Riggs, Councilman Tracey Jagneaux, and Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams; (front row) Fire Chief Chris Soileau, Jujaun Ben, Van Drecus Wilson, Councilwoman Anna Frank, and Councilwoman Christina Sam. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
  • Gavin Patin, a powerlifting state champion, is pictured on the left as he meets Councilwoman Faye Lemoine (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Gavin Patin, a powerlifting state champion, is pictured on the left as he meets Councilwoman Faye Lemoine (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - “Today I stand before you to tell you the future is bright here in Ville Platte. Progress is happening. Things are looking good. The up and coming generation is promising.” These words came from Sacred Heart powerlifting coach Duane Urbina during the Ville Platte City Council meeting held Tuesday, April 8. Prior to Coach Urbina’s comments, the city ...

    Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or purchase a subscription to the Ville Platte Gazette or Basile Weekly.