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Clothing ministry holds ribbon cutting

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

The Gifts of Love Clothing Ministry, located at 822 West Hickory Street in Ville Platte, was blessed to celebrate its grand opening. Active students of the Red Circle Program were honored to cut the ribbon during the ceremony, which was held on Thursday, May 1.

Fusilier sworn in as Pine Prairie Magistrate

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

On Thursday, May 8, Assistant District Attorney Jacob Fusilier was sworn in as the new Magistrate for the Town of Pine Prairie. In the top left photo, he is sworn in by Ville Platte City Judge Greg Vidrine as his wife, Sherry, looks on.

Boggy Bayou Festival opening ceremony is held Thursday

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Boggy Bayou Festival opening ceremony is held Thursday

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Monday, May 12, 2025

On Thursday evening, May 8, the Boggy Bayou Festival held its opening ceremony to kick off its festival weekend. Many were in attendance to enjoy the entertainment, food, rides and fun. The opening ceremony was led by former board member Bernice Ardoin.

New Boggy Bayou royalty is ready to represent festival

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New Boggy Bayou royalty is ready to represent festival

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

The 2025 Boggy Bayou royalty were crowned on Saturday evening March 15, at the Sherman Place Event Venue in Crooked Creek. The newly-crowned royals will reign over the 40th annual Boggy Bayou Festival, which begins in Pine Prairie today, May 8, and continues through Saturday, May 10.

Edwards receives proclamation from city

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

In recognition of coaching her Oakdale Lady Warrior basketball team to the state championship, head coach Renotta Edwards received a proclamation from her home town of Ville Platte on Friday, May 1.

National Day of Prayer is observed

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National Day of Prayer is observed

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Monday, May 5, 2025

National Day of Prayer was held with local observances at Hundredfold Coffee in Ville Platte and at the Turkey Creek Village Hall. This unique gathering of a community across the United States on the first Thursday of May includes prayers for community leaders and national and world leaders.

Crime and Abuse Prevention Walk is held

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)of St. Landry-Evangeline Inc. and St. Landry-Evangeline Sexual Assault Center hosted the 12th Annual Community Crime and Abuse Prevention Walk on Saturday, April 26. The walk began at Ville Platte City Park, which is located across from city hall.

Sittig wins poultry exhibit

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Evangeline Parish Extension and 4-H would like to apologize to Aubrianna Faye Sittig, from Ville Platte High School, for omitting her name from the original article that appeared in the March 16, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette, and would like to congratulate her on winning parish poultry...

Final days of Christ’s life are remembered

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

As Christians recalled the final days of Jesus’ life before His death and resurrection, locals in Ville Platte and Mamou retraced His final steps.

Basketball coaches receive proclamations

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Monday, April 21, 2025

The City of Ville Platte, in recognition of the successes on the court this season, presented proclamations to the basketball coaches of Sacred Heart High School and Ville Platte High School. The presentations were made on Wednesday, April 16, at city hall.

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