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Soileau provides update on budget shortfalls; critical of EP Police Jury
By: ELIZABETH WEST Associate EditorIn a public announcement released on Wednesday, Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau provided up-to-date information concerning the investigation into the...
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Built to last
Fontenot has spent five-plus decades providing families with furnishingsJasper Fontenot stands next to his son Jody by the customer service desk at Brown’s Furniture in Ville Platte. Jasper began...
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School board discusses 16-17 budget at meeting
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Board adds fire department position
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Three arrested in connection to Turkey Creek murder case are granted bond...
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Harrison pleads guilty to burning down VP home
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Soileau amends EPSO budget; to borrow money for department
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A dream realized
The freshly landscaped lawn is seen in front of the entrance to Heritage Manor’s new facility in Ville Platte. The new location at 2020 West Main Street will hold an open house-ribbon cutting this...
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Littered highway discussed at Pine Prairie meeting
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Plans for new Chataignier fire truck to be finalized
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Housing Authority discusses eviction hearings at meeting
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Mamou Council adopts millage rates, increases PD fees
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Area Briefs
Coreil Campus holding thank you reception for welding program donors South Louisiana Community College Chancellor Dr. Natalie Harder and other college administrators will offer thanks to recent donors...
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LRTA’s Watson addresses area’s retired teachers
Louisiana Retired Teachers Association Executive Director Rodney Watson talks to the Evangeline Parish Retired Teachers Association on Thursday at the Evangeline Parish Media Center. (Gazette photo by...
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Rebuilding process
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau (center) prepares to address the Louisiana State Bond Commission. Soileau, along with Evangeline Parish Tax Assessor Dirk Deville (right), traveled to the State...
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Report: House fire claims life of local man
Breaking NewsGazette Staff ReportThe State Fire Marshal’s Office is examining facts surrounding the cause of a residential structure fire where a man’s body was recovered earlier on Sunday morning....
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Raising sewer bills discussed at Chataignier Council meeting
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Ville Platte man dies in crash on Highway 13 early Sunday
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MPD arrests teens for robbing, assaulting 84-year-old resident
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Sheriff’s Office asking for help in finding missing 15-year-old
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