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Through their eyes
From left to right are: World War II Veteran Bervic Celestine, Navy; Korean Veteran Derrel Ardoin, Navy; Vietnam Veteran Joseph J.D. Soileau, Army; and Sergeant E5 Lance Miller who has served two tours...
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Waste Commission backhoe stolen from Mamou site
Breaking NewsBy: RAYMOND PARTSCH III Managing Editor Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission reported that a backhoe from the Mamou dumpster site had been stolen. The stolen backhoe is a 2007 Case...
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Liberty Theater closing to repair water damage
Water problems have developed from the three down spouts on the south side of the theater. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan) PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the...
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Board discusses new firefighter position
By: ELIZABETH WEST Associate EditorThe Ville Platte Fire and Police Civil Service Board held their monthly meeting last Tuesday. After the board approved promotions, terminations, and new hires for...
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VPPD makes arrests involving credit card scheme; asking for the public’s help...
Ville Platte Police Detective Pat Hall displays the numerous credit cards seized during a recent arrest. (Photo courtesy of Connie Lamke) PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors...
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Waste Commission backhoe stolen from Mamou site
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III Managing Editor Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission reported that a backhoe from the Mamou dumpster site had been stolen. The stolen backhoe is a 2007 Case 580M Series 2,...
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School board discusses budget cuts
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A reel gentleman
Bryce Fontenot reels in his line while fishing recently at Chicot Lake, which Fontenot has fished at for three decades. Fontenot has caught 10 and even 11-pound bass at the lake but he always throws...
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Ville Platte High fifth graders celebrate D.A.R.E. graduation
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Freeman arraigned; trail set for Sept.
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Soaking up success
All Mops & Brushes owner Odell Veillon (right) looks on as his employee Mandy Deshotel (left), who has been working for Veillon since the businesses opening, twist the wire of the Magic Mop to hold...
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Longtime highway safety chief LeBlanc to retire
LSN ReportJohn A. LeBlanc, who oversaw unprecedented improvements in Louisiana’s highway safety record, announced Monday he will retire later this month from his post as Executive Director of the...
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EPSO Arrest Reports
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported 31 recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:•Layne M. Fletcher, 17, 321 Wyble Rd., Ville Platte, was arrested on April...
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VPPD Arrest Reports
The Ville Platte Police Department reported 18 recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:•Murphy Lemelle, 36, 714 N. Stagg, Ville Platte, was arrested on May 21, 2016...
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George pleads not guilty in arson case
By: ELIZABETH WEST Associate EditorLast Thursday Patraveyanna George appeared before 13th Judicial District Judge Gary Ortego for her arraignment. George was arrested on April 29, 2016 after becoming a...
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EP Police Jury votes to allow EPSO use of annex building
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III Managing EditorWhat to do with the annex building, which formerly housed the Office of Emergency Preparedness and 9-1-1, was discussed at Monday night’s Evangeline Parish Police...
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Being prepared
With hurricane season starting, the time is now to have a plan in placeThe Evangeline Parish 9-1-1 office and the Office of Emergency Preparedness have begun stocking up on necessary items to have for...
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Mamou High receives grant from Centurylink
Mamou High School Principal Liz Chatelaine accepted a $5,000 check from Centurylink Representative Robin Young last Thursday at the school. (Gazette photo by Brianna Shiver)By: ELIZABETH WEST Associate...
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Principals vote to keep split in state playoffs; bishops create task force
By: TRACEY JAGNEAUX Sports EditorThe LHSAA as we know it may never be the same. On Wednesday, 56.5 percent of the 306 principals (out of 396) from the LHSAA member schools voted to keep the...
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Richard fired from Mamou Police Dept.
Katina RichardBy: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER Lifestyles EditorMAMOU -- The termination of Mamou Police Officer Katina Richard at Wednesday’s Mamou Town Council meeting has brought a feeling of justice served to...
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