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Fontenot enters a plea of guilty in death of wife
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By: TONY MARKS
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Victim dies in two-vehicle crash
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By: TONY MARKS
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Ville Platte fugitive is arrested
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CALCASIEU PARISH – On June 22, troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop D attempted to conduct a...
Thursday, June 25, 2026
A two-time MLB All-Star (2014, 2016) who was fourth in the National League MVP voting in 2014, Jonathan Lucroy was a record-setting catcher at UL and led the Ragin’ Cajuns to two Sun Belt titles and the 2007 NCAA regional finals before a 12-year major league career. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame)
Lucroy worked his way through the ranks to MLB All-Star, gold medalist
Thursday, June 25, 2026
By: DAN McDONALD Written for the LSWA It’s been a good few months for Jonathan Lucroy. Last August, the former Major League Baseball All-Star got the phone call from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, letting him know that he would be honored with the state’s highest athletic accolade this summer.
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Fontenot enters a plea of guilty in death of wife
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By: TONY MARKS
Editor
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Victim dies in two-vehicle crash
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By: TONY MARKS
Editor
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Ville Platte fugitive is arrested
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CALCASIEU PARISH – On June 22, troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop D attempted to conduct a...
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sports
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Softball teams weather the competition to clinch spots in World Series
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By: TONY MARKS
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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VP, Mamou begin district tournament with wins
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By: TONY MARKS
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Monday, June 22, 2026
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DYB 8U district tournament begins today in Ville Platte
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By: TONY MARKS
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Lifestyle
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Minister’s Corner: God will work out the details
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By: DR. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the Ville Platte
Ministerial Alliance
Monday, June 22, 2026
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Heritage Manor News: Happy Father’s Day
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(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity...
Monday, June 22, 2026
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Who’s getting married:
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(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s...
Monday, June 15, 2026
Obituaries
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JERRY LEE BARE
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A private memorial service for Mr.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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CAROL N. LANDRENEAU
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Carol N.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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TERRY WAYNE GUILLORY
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Funeral services for Mr. Terry Wayne Guillory will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, January 13, 2025
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Boggy Bayou Festival opening ceremony is held Thursday
Boggy Bayou Festival opening ceremony is held Thursday
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On Thursday evening, May 8, the Boggy Bayou Festival held its opening ceremony to kick off its...
Monday, May 12, 2025
Ville Platte, Pine Prairie hold Christmas parades
Ville Platte, Pine Prairie hold Christmas parades
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The City of Ville Platte held its Christmas parade on Sunday, December 15.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Chateau des Amis residents celebrate Easter
Chateau des Amis residents celebrate Easter
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Residents of Chateau des Amis celebrated Easter early on Tuesday, March 19.
Thursday, March 21, 2024