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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 06:20 am

Ville Platte News

Local news for Ville Platte, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

22 hrs ago | Daily World

Louisiana Junior Brangus Breeder is Champion

The Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show was held in Jackson, Miss, June 19 through June 21.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

Daily World

Regulations vary on fireworks use

Different areas have varying rules and regulations regarding the use of fireworks for the Fourth of July.

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Related Topix: St. Landry, LA, Palmetto, LA, Cankton, LA, Opelousas, LA, Washington, LA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Daily World

Luke Chapman receives certificate in orthodontics.

Luke Chapman, D.D.S., of Ville Platte received his Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial ...

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Related Topix: Orthodontics, Health, Carencro, LA, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Metro

Fri Jun 27, 2008

KATC-TV Lafayette

Pharmacy Robbery

Ville Platte Police are investigating a pharmacy robbery, the latest of several in Acadiana in which the suspect and style of robbery have been similar.

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

KATC

Carjacking Suspects Wanted

In Evangeline Parish, Ville Platte Police are looking for a pair of carjacking suspects.

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Daily Advertiser

Taxpayer anger doesn't stop pay raise

The Senate, ignoring the angry objections of voters and taxpayers, approved a House-passed bill Monday that would double the pay of members of both bodies.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Carencro, LA, Eunice, LA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Daily World

Evangeline Parish considers 4-day week

The Evangeline Parish School Board discussed Wednesday bringing back a four-day school week due to sky rocketing fuel costs.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

Louisiana State Police

Crash On I-49 Kills Pedestrian

On Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 10:59 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash involving one vehicle and one pedestrian.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Robeline, LA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

News-Star

Monroe Standoff: Gunman left trail of violence

Bobby Brantley had a lengthy history of arrests, including several for alleged violence against female family members.

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Related Topix: Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro, Sterlington, LA

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Daily World

Ville Platte to consider budget June 24

The Ville Platte City Council Tuesday got its first look at the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Daily Advertiser

Customers win at meeting

Hundreds of SLEMCO customers filled the Cajundome on Saturday morning to hear the latest on the company's operations and have their chance to win one of dozens of prizes at the utility company's 71st annual ...

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Related Topix: Eunice, LA, Broussard, LA, Erath, LA, Youngsville, LA

Sun Jun 08, 2008

4 WWL-TV

Jindal mainly absent at the Louisiana Capitol

Gov. Bobby Jindal has traveled the country in the past few months: talking on TV with Jay Leno, touting Louisiana on national news talk shows in Washington and visiting Republican presidential contender John ...

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro, Terrytown, LA

Daily World

Clergy shifts announced

Three more clergy appointments have been announced by Bishop Michael Jarrell of Lafayette.

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Related Topix: Lafayette Metro, Port Barre, LA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

WBRZ

Police and fire briefs for June 5, 2008

Mother booked in smuggling try A woman was arrested Sunday after security officials at Jetson Center for Youth found her allegedly trying to sneak marijuana concealed in her hair inside for her juvenile son, an ...

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

Tue Jun 03, 2008

NOLA.com

Immigrant bills hit Senate panel snag

A package of bills designed to crack down on illegal immigrants faltered in the Senate Judiciary B Committee Tuesday when two lawmakers said the effort will lead to ethnic profiling and the author of the ...

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Freerepublic.com

Ville Platte (Louisiana) Burglar Stuck in Vent

Ville Platte Police had to un-stick a stuck suspect before bringing him to jail.

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Fri May 30, 2008

Daily World

Police Beat

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people Tuesday: Kevin John Comeaux, 47, 24389 U.S. Route 190 West, Krotz Springs, arrested on a bench warrant for ...

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Related Topix: Krotz Springs, LA, Lawtell, LA, Port Barre, LA, Grand Coteau, LA

Wed May 28, 2008

Daily World

Duos / Figueiredo

Mickey and Joni Duos of Ville Platte announce the engagement of their daughter Sadie Angelle Duos to Tibby Josh Figueiredo.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Arnaudville, LA, Opelousas, LA, New Iberia, LA

Mon May 26, 2008

Daily World

Veterans honored, remembered

By Emily Briggs * ebriggs@dailyworld.com * May 26, 2008 Moments before the Memorial Day observance began Sunday, veterans gathered in a shaded area in front of St.

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Related Topix: St. Landry, LA, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Sat May 24, 2008

KLFY-TV Lafayette

500 lb Woman Confined to Home

A roughly 500 pound Ville Platte woman is need of assistance. She needs to see a doctor, but has no way to get there.

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