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Fontenot is elected to second term

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

By: AVERY DAVIDSON Louisiana Farm Bureau NEW ORLEANS — Richard Fontenot, a fourth-generation rice, soybean and crawfish farmer from Ville Platte, will serve a second term as president of Louisiana Farm Bureau.

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Marks earns three LSWA writing awards

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

NATCHITOCHES — Tony Marks, editor of the Ville Platte Gazette and sports editor of The Oakdale Journal, earned three awards in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Annual Contest. The awards were presented on Sunday, June 29, in Natchitoches.

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Uhlman is indicted on federal charges

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

LAFAYETTE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a former Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy has been indicted on child pornography charges.

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Saban’s arrival was underwhelming but his impact at LSU was, and is, immense

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

By: RON HIGGINS Written for the LSWA When Nick Saban arrived by private plane in Tuscaloosa in early January 2007 after agreeing to become Alabama’s head football coach, he was mobbed by adoring fans.

Pictured is one of the trash receptacles received through a state grant. (Photo submitted)

Evangeline Parish Library receives five trash receptacles to prevent litter

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Evangeline Parish Library is pleases to be selected as one of 60 grant recipients of the 2024-25 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant Program made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

LPB CELEBRATES LOUISIANA SPORTS ICONS

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Louisiana sports fans are set to enjoy front row seats at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 induction ceremony as Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) brings this year’s event LIVE from Natchitoches.

GEORGE “BOBBY” SOILEAU -- After making a name for himself as one of the most dominant boxers, which included claiming multiple high school championships and an individual NCAA title for LSU’s nationally-renowned program, the Ville Platte native became a championship-winning football coach at his alma mater -- Sacred Heart High School. (Photo courtesy of LSWA)

Soileau packed a punch as a boxing champ, provided priceless life lessons as a coach

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Monday, June 23, 2025

By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III Written for the LSWA George "Bobby" Soileau taught his son how to throw a punch.

DANNY GRANGER -- A New Orleans native and Grace King High School product, Granger carved out an impressive 10-year career in the NBA, including an All-Star Game appearance, after playing collegiately at Bradley and New Mexico. (Photo courtesy of LSWA)

Granger sparkled at every level by doing things the right way in every aspect

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

By: BILL BUMGARNER Written for the LSWA Enshrinement in an athletic Hall of Fame most times requires a high level of success over a lengthy period of time.

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Older Adult Home Modification Program is offered

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). This program is to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly home owners and renters.

Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) presents a proclamation to Boone’s daughters Carmen Bellard-Foutch (left) and Rachel Escamilla (right).

Waven Boone Day is held

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Monday, June 16, 2025

A ceremony honoring the artistic impact of the late Waven Boone was held on Friday, June 13, inside Ville Platte City Hall. The program included remarks from the Boone family, public officials, educators, friends, fellow artists and musicians, and former students.

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