Fire District #2 discusses drug tests for volunteer firefighters
By: TONY MARKS Associate EditorThe Evangeline Parish Fire Protection District Number 2 heard from Fire Chief Chris Harrison about certain topics at the board’s monthly meeting Tuesday. In his report,...
View ArticleVPPD arrests female for break in
By: TONY MARKS Associate EditorChief Neal Lartigue of the Ville Platte Police Department reported a recent arrest. “On August 5, 2017, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block...
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Rice rice baby
Felix Morein found his way back to the business he loved after spending eight years out of farmingVille Platte Rice Dryer, Inc. Manager, Felix Morein, is seen checking the grade of rice that was...
View ArticlePine Prairie council discusses overgrown grass in town
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View ArticleTournoi Pageants set for September 9
By: TONY MARKS Associate EditorTournoi Youth Pageant set The 2017 Louisiana Tournoi Youth Pageant will be held Saturday, September 9, at the Ville Platte North Side Civic Center beginning at 9:00 a.m....
View ArticleEPSO Arrests
The Evangeline Sheriff’s Office Department reported nine recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • William Nexander Sanchez - Diez, 25, 1133 Hampton Dupre Rd., Pine...
View ArticleTurkey Creek prepares for new park lights
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View ArticleA break down of the October election ballot
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From Vietnam to the Lamb
Fr. Richard Vidrine stands in his home holding up a picture of himself that his mother Nazel had made once he had returned from Vietnam. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT...
View Article2017 Cotton Festival royalty announced
By: TONY MARKS Associate Editor Members of the Louisiana Cotton Association have been working on the 64th annual La Cotton Festival, which will be observed on October 10 through October 15, 2017. They...
View ArticleVP Chamber discussed return of Tee Cotton Bowl at meeting
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VPPD arrests one for attempt second degree murder
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View ArticleEPSB discusses major surpluses to end fiscal year
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Escaped inmate captured by VPPD Friday
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Basile woman arrested for kicking pregnant 16-year-old in stomach
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Notes to a son
Band members of the group Blue Junction are pictured here in Kerry Bourgeois’ home studio. Pictured from left to right are: Top row- Danny Guillory of Port Barre, Peter Sylvester of Grand Prairie, and...
View ArticleChataignier administrator discusses issues with highways at council meeting
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View ArticlePedestrians cited after being struck by pickup truck in VP
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Out of the fog
Legendary Sacred Heart Football Coach Bobby Soileau returned to the field that bares his name 50 years after winning the Class B state championship. He is pictured here with four of his players and a...
View ArticleTrial held for Eunice man accused of stealing a crawfish boat
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