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EPSO and MPD Arrests
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported 10 recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:• August Castille, 47, was arrested on November 1, 2016 for...
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Pine Prairie Council appoints Hammond as Mayor Pro Tem
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VP Civil Service Board OKs three to take training exam
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Cleco honored with industry award for storm assistance
Special to The GazetteCleco was recognized Wednesday, January 11 by Edison Electric Institute (EEI) with an Emergency Assistance Award for its work in assisting Georgia Power with power restoration...
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Police Jury ends tax exemption for Union Tank Car
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III Managing EditorThe tax exemption is forgotten no more. The Evangeline Parish Police Jury held its January meeting on Monday night inside the courthouse. The meeting featured its...
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VPPD looking for rape suspect
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New trial for convicted murderer?
Citing DOJ report, local attorney files motion for a new trial for Samuel AndersonAndersonBy: ELIZABETH WEST Associate EditorSamuel Anderson could possibly get a second chance to plead his case to an...
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VP Bench Warrants
The following individuals failed to appear in the Ville Platte City Court. Bench warrants have been issued by Judge Gregory Vidrine, for these individuals, for their failure to appear in court on...
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Mamou Arrests
The Mamou Police Department recently reported the following 9 arrests:• Leo Edwards, 1611 East Park Apt. 8, Eunice, was arrested December 27, 2016 for theft.• Leslie Jones, 819 North Reed Rd., Ville...
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MPD searching for wanted man, missing teenage girl
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Two qualify for Basile Council race
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Mamou Council votes to rescind parking ordinance
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View ArticleDr. King to be honored with multiple events in VP, Mamou
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A lawful lifetime
Saunders has spent nearly five decades serving community as attorney, senator and judgeJudge John Saunders (right) handles business in the Louisiana Legislature with a familiar face - former Louisiana...
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Area Briefs
Swamp Pop Reunion XII to be held on February 27 The Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum and the City of Ville Platte are proud to announce that tickets for Swamp Pop Reunion XII are now on sale. The annual...
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Mamou Police arrest man for attempted robbery; searching for other individuals
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VP City Council discusses summer feeding program, litter problem at meeting
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No holding back
VIlle Platte resident Arthur Sampson holds up the U.S. Department of Justice report, which was released in December, while addressing the council about the DOJ’s findings. After a two year long...
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Parish residents earn degrees from NSU
Gazette Staff ReportNATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State awarded 852 degrees during Fall Commencement ceremonies to students who completed coursework in the Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 semesters....
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St. Landry Animal Control rescues pair of neglected miniature horses in...
The pair of rescued miniature horses from Mamou are seen eating at the St. Landry Animal Control facility in Opelousas. (Photo courtesy of Stacey Alleman)PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website...
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