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New water tower is constructed

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Following the creation of the new Point Blue-Chataignier Water System, a $10 million grant was procured through the state’s Water Sector Program. The funds were used to construct a new water tower for the water system.

Catholic Daughters Month is recognized in City of Ville Platte

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Monday, October 20, 2025

On Tuesday, October 14, Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (seated) signed a proclamation recognizing the month of October as National Catholic Daughters of the Americas Month.

Survivors lead annual cancer walk in Mamou

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Monday, October 13, 2025

On Saturday, October 4, the 17th annual Savoy Cancer Center Walk was held. A great crowd turnout helped to support the Savoy Indigent Patient Support (SIPS) Foundation which supports local cancer patients.

Mamou Junior High finishes season undefeated

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Monday, October 13, 2025

The Mamou Junior High football team ended the season with a perfect record after winning all seven of its contests.

MHS 2025 Homecoming Court announced

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Monday, October 13, 2025

Mamou High School announced its 2025-20256 Homecoming Court.

Cotton Festival begins with Pet Show

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

The 71st Louisiana Cotton Festival began with the annual 4-H Cotton Food Fest, 4-H Cotton Pickin’ Pet Show, and 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Monday, October 6, at the Ville Platte Civic Center.

ERA students take a tour of Gazette

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Communications students from Evangeline Reimagine Academy, on Thursday, September 25, visited the office of the Ville Platte Gazette. The students met the staff, took a tour of the office, and had a fun time looking through the newspaper’s archives.

Contradansers keep tradition alive at Cotton Festival

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Contradansers keep tradition alive at Cotton Festival

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Monday, October 6, 2025

This year’s youth Contradanse team has been practicing hard under the leadership of instructors Melanie and Rob Soileau. They are (from left) front row- Rayna McDaniel, Liam Soileau, Bryce Courville, Nathan Aucoin; back row- Ella Fuselier, AJ Rose, Abby Rose. (Photo courtesy of Melanie Soileau)

Swamp Pop Museum celebrates 15 years

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

The Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum celebrated its 15th anniversary on Friday, September 26, with an annual open house from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Several Swamp Pop legends were in attendance to reminisce about the past and celebrate Swamp Pop’s future.

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.

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