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Laura McDonald, park ranger at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, gave a re-introduction of the center, which reopened around Mardi Gras earlier this year after being closed for about five years. During those years, the building was outfitted with a new air conditioning system and a new roof. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

Laura McDonald, park ranger at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, gave a re-introduction of the center, which reopened around Mardi Gras earlier this year after being closed for about five years. During those years, the building was outfitted with a new air conditioning system and a new roof. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

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Liberty Theatre may reopen by Mardi Gras

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor Tourism leaders from St. Landry and Acadia parishes gathered at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Thursday to rub elbows, network and hear about the progress to reopen the Liberty Theater.
Anderson is named to NSU Homecoming Court

Anderson is named to NSU Homecoming Court

Anderson is named to NSU Homecoming Court

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2025 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against East Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 4.
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EPSO AND ATC EXECUTE NARCOTIC SEARCH WARRANT AT A&A CONVENIENCE STORE

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Recently, the citizens of Ville Platte lodged complaints with the Sheriff's Office Narcotic Unit regarding the A&A convenience store located at 702 South Chataigner. The complaints stem from persons under the age of 21 purchasing alcohol, the sale of THC Vapes, and Kratom.
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ICAC TASK FORCE EXECUTES 2ND SEARCH WARRANT

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
On August 28, 2025, a search warrant was served at 2000 Blk. of Sommers Street in Turkey Creek, LA., by (ICAC) Louisiana Internet Crimes against Children Task Force.
LA REINE ET LE ROI ENJOYED REIGN - Heritage Manor’s king and queen of the Cotton Festival, Le Roi Clanis Freeman (right) and La Reine Mary Sylvia Veillon (left) shared their enjoyment of their reigns. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LA REINE ET LE ROI ENJOYED REIGN - Heritage Manor’s king and queen of the Cotton Festival, Le Roi Clanis Freeman (right) and La Reine Mary Sylvia Veillon (left) shared their enjoyment of their reigns. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Le Roi et La Reine bid adieu

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Monday, September 22, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The 2024 Le Reine et Le Roi of the Cotton Festival representing Heritage Manor crowned their successors Saturday afternoon, September 20, during the 71st annual Queen Cotton Pageant festivities to kick off the Louisiana Cotton Festival which will be held October...
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Louisiana active with companies shopping for data center locations

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Monday, September 22, 2025
By: NOLAN MCKENDRY The Center Square (The Center Square) – Louisiana Economic Development confirmed their office is seeing “extensive” interest from and are in correspondence with companies looking to locate data centers in the state.
Fire Chief Ted Demourelle begins cutting a fallen tree after the storm passes. (Gazette file photo)

Fire Chief Ted Demourelle begins cutting a fallen tree after the storm passes. (Gazette file photo)

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From the Archives

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Monday, September 22, 2025
By: CARISSA HEBERT Managing Editor (Editor’s Note: The following article appeared in the Thursday, September 29, 2005, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette.) On Tuesday, Liz Hill, director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, was still reporting some communities were without electricity.
Fred Charlie is honored at festival in Mamou

Fred Charlie is honored at festival in Mamou

Fred Charlie is honored at festival in Mamou

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival this past weekend. Opening the festival on Friday night were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends.
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Le Grand Hoorah announces 2025 music lineup and new dates

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Le Grand Hoorah, a production of Prairie Heritage Inc., a 501 © 3 non-profit, returns to Lakeview Park in Evangeline Parish near Eunice, Louisiana to celebrate 10 Years of Hoorah!
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