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LSP makes arrest for possession of child sexual abuse material and narcotics

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Monday, August 5, 2024
MAMOU - On July 31, the Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit (LSP SVU) arrested an individual on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material and narcotics. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Trevor Matthews Sr., of Mamou.
Jessica Capseta (second from right) is pictured as she receives her recognition for being a finalist for state middle school teacher of the year. Among those also pictured are Dream Teachers Executive Director Theresa Langlois (left) and Dream Teachers Chair Ty Hingle (second from left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Jessica Capseta (second from right) is pictured as she receives her recognition for being a finalist for state middle school teacher of the year. Among those also pictured are Dream Teachers Executive Director Theresa Langlois (left) and Dream Teachers Chair Ty Hingle (second from left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Capseta is honored among state’s top teachers of the year

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Thursday, August 1, 2024
NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) celebrated some of the state’s most outstanding teachers and leaders at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala at the World War II Museum.
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Mamou Elementary is among top schools for growth

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Monday, July 29, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released LEAP results for the 2023-2024 school year. Statewide data shows Louisiana students maintained recent gains made on the state assessment that measures proficiency in core academic subjects.
This picture of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser jotting down ideas while peering over Lake Chicot from the pier located near the group cabins of Chicot Park earned Ville Platte Gazette editor Tony Marks a first place award in Best News Photo in the 2023 Better Newspaper Competition. (Gazette file photo)

This picture of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser jotting down ideas while peering over Lake Chicot from the pier located near the group cabins of Chicot Park earned Ville Platte Gazette editor Tony Marks a first place award in Best News Photo in the 2023 Better Newspaper Competition. (Gazette file photo)

Ville Platte Gazette, The Basile Weekly claim awards

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Press Association announced the winners of the 2023 Better Newspaper Competition on July 19 at the Baton Rouge City Club. Among those receiving top awards were both publications in Evangeline Parish- the Ville Platte Gazette and The Basile Weekly.
French Immersion teacher at Ville Platte Elementary Jessica Marie-Capseta is pictured as she sits in front of Cafe Evangeline after a meeting of the Rotary Club of Ville Platte. She and her family came to Ville Platte after being displaced because of Hurricane Laura.

French Immersion teacher at Ville Platte Elementary Jessica Marie-Capseta is pictured as she sits in front of Cafe Evangeline after a meeting of the Rotary Club of Ville Platte. She and her family came to Ville Platte after being displaced because of Hurricane Laura.

Capseta awaits word on state teacher of the year

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Staff Report After entering the United States in 2020 during Hurricane Laura, Ville Platte Elementary French Immersion teacher Jessica Capseta and her family from the South of France were displaced after arriving in the country and learning she would not be able to teach French as planned at a...
LSU quarterback Gus Nussmeier answers questions from reporters on the first day of SEC Football Media Days in Dallas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

LSU quarterback Gus Nussmeier answers questions from reporters on the first day of SEC Football Media Days in Dallas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Sixteen means more than 14

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Monday, July 22, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor DALLAS, Texas - Billy Cannon returning a punt for a touchdown against Ole Miss on Halloween night. Peyton Manning directing the Tennessee marching band after a win against Alabama. Larry Munson announcing, “Run, Lindsay, Run!
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Meeting set for Brownfields Community Assessment

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
The City of Ville Platte announced it will host, in conjunction with Acadiana Planning Commission, a community meeting as a part of its current Brownfields Community Assessment Initiative on Wednesday, August 7, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ville Platte City Hall.
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Schedule is released for Cajun Music Festival; Ancelet is honoree

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Monday, July 8, 2024
The band schedule for the 51st annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival is completed. The schedule is as follows: Friday, September 13 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cajun Strong avec Jason Babineaux 8:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb and Cajun Friends Saturday, September 14 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fontenot is elected president of Louisiana Farm Bureau

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Thursday, July 4, 2024
By: AVERY DAVIDSON and VERONICA MOSGROVE Louisiana Farm Bureau NEW ORLEANS — Richard Fontenot, a fourth-generation rice, soybean and crawfish farmer from Ville Platte, will serve as the 13th president of Louisiana Farm Bureau.
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