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EP reg. of voters is arrested in Avoyelles Parish

TONY MARKS, Editor
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Ashton Lucas Buller was arrested in Avoyelles Parish, for charges of operating a vehicle while impaired and possession of schedule II CDS. Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle confirmed the arrest and the charges on Monday, October 14.
Tournoi champion Eric Guillory accepts his trophy from Louisiana Tournoi Queen Courtlyn Gremillion.

Tournoi champion Eric Guillory accepts his trophy from Louisiana Tournoi Queen Courtlyn Gremillion.

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Guillory reclaims Louisiana Tournoi championship

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Staff Report VILLE PLATTE - After sitting out of the Louisiana Tournoi for the past few years, a former champion returned to his winning ways as he took home another top spot at this year’s event, which was held Sunday, October 11, at the Industrial Park.
State Representative Rhonda Butler (center) is pictured as she speaks during a press conference announcing over $3.5 billion in rural broadband funding. (Photo courtesy of Representative Rhonda Butler)

State Representative Rhonda Butler (center) is pictured as she speaks during a press conference announcing over $3.5 billion in rural broadband funding. (Photo courtesy of Representative Rhonda Butler)

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Gov. Landry highlights over $3.5 billion in rural investment across broadband, health and infrastructure

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Gov. Jeff Landry joined ConnectLA, the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) today in Ruston to highlight Louisiana's ongoing effort to invest more than $3.5 billion through these agencies to build stronger rural communities across the state.
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LSP arrests two in narcotics investigation

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Monday, October 12, 2026
EVANGELINE PARISH – On September 19, detectives with the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID), Breaux Bridge Field Office, were requested by the Turkey Creek Police Department to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of 17-year-old Taylon Hebert, who was...
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Public hearing to be held

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Monday, October 12, 2026
A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held.
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Cotton Festival youth royalty crowned September 26

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Monday, October 12, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Cotton Festival Youth Royalty were crowned during pageant festivities held at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte on Saturday, September 26.
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La. Swine Festival seeking contestants

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Thursday, October 8, 2026
The 2026 Louisiana Swine Festival Pageants are set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at McFarlain Memorial Gym at Basile High School, with the deadline for entries set for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Hospital announces planned divestiture

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Thursday, October 8, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Allegiance Health Management announced its planned divestiture of Mercy Regional Medical Center, along with three other Louisiana hospitals.
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Ag Center to connect small farmers, business owners through its GROW LA Initiative

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Thursday, October 8, 2026
BATON ROUGE – The Southern University Ag Center will bring business development resources to small farmers and business owners in Ville Platte through its Growing Rural Opportunities through Workforce and Business Development, Louisiana (GROW LA) initiative.
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