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Dayton Pennington, of Avoyelles Parish, celebrates after being introduced as the new 4-H state president during an assembly at 4-H University on June 19, 2025. Looking on are, at left, outgoing president Breleigh Page, of Livingston Parish, and several other newly named officers of the organization. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Dayton Pennington, of Avoyelles Parish, celebrates after being introduced as the new 4-H state president during an assembly at 4-H University on June 19, 2025. Looking on are, at left, outgoing president Breleigh Page, of Livingston Parish, and several other newly named officers of the organization. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

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Parish students win at 4-H University

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
By: KENNETH GAUTREAUX LSU AgCenter BATON ROUGE — While it wasn’t called 4-H University until recently, the event just completed its 111th rendition on the LSU main campus. This year’s theme was “Leading the New Frontier.
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Thomas is NOT among arrested chiefs

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor Two current chiefs of police and one former chief of police have been arrested and indicted in connection with alleged federal conspiracy and fraud charges.
City celebrates nation’s independence

City celebrates nation’s independence

City celebrates nation’s independence

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
The City of Ville Platte held its Second Annual 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 4. The day included live performances by Geno Delafose, Mike Broussard, and Rusty Metoyer. Raylon Blake and DJ Chill were on the sound.
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Reed is named child nutrition supervisor

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles.) The Office of Catholic Schools welcomes Ms. Caroline Reed as a new member of our team, effective July 1, 2025. We are confident that Ms.
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Work is announced on La. Hwy 13

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that 29 projects around the state received bids in June. Sixteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $190.5 million.
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LDEQ announces EPA approval of major air quality plans for Cabot Corp.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
BATON ROUGE — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two significant State Implementation Plans (SIPs) that will reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions and ensure cleaner air for communities across Louisiana.
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Changes coming to USPS rates and delivery times

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
LSN Report The United States Postal Service is implementing several changes starting July 13, including increased postage rates and pending adjustments to service standards. The price of a First- Class Mail Forever stamp will increase by 5 cents, from 73 cents to 78 cents.
Josien Ardoin is pictured in his United States Army uniform. He was wounded in battle while fighting in World War I on July 18, 1918, and later served as president of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury and the Rotary Club of Ville Platte. (Photo courtesy of Avia Susan Boudreaux)

Josien Ardoin is pictured in his United States Army uniform. He was wounded in battle while fighting in World War I on July 18, 1918, and later served as president of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury and the Rotary Club of Ville Platte. (Photo courtesy of Avia Susan Boudreaux)

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Honoring a statesman

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Monday, July 7, 2025
Staff Report On July 14, 1918, American troops, under the command of General John J. Pershing, marched in Paris for the annual Bastille Day Parade. Among those marching was a corporal who was a native of Church Point and who had since moved to raise his family in Chataignier, Josien Ardoin.
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