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Congressman Johnson gives update on progress in Washington D.C.

United States Congressman Mike Johnson visited the Ville Platte Gazette office on Wednesday to give an update on things happening in Washington D.C. Right off the bat, the congressman said, “Although the national media doesn’t like to report it, this has actually been a very productive congress.

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Early Voting in Eunice set Sept. 30 St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters office will hold early voting in Eunice for all registered voters from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 5 to 7 at Eunice City Hall, second floor, Clerk of Courts office.

A storied career

The Acadiana area is known for authors and artists who create colorful pieces of art. Each year the Evangeline Parish Library showcases this art at its Book Fest which takes place at the main branch in Ville Platte.

East Side Water holds court ordered election

Pursuant to a recent decision from the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the East Side Water System held another round of elections for its board of directors Tuesday night. “We had an election because that’s what the Court of Appeals told us to do,” said Board President Randel Brown.

Shady Acres residents address VP council about drainage issues

Discouraged that they haven’t seen much progress, residents of the Shady Acres subdivision returned to the Ville Platte City Council to implore the mayor and council to fulfill promises to solve drainage problems affecting them.

Pine Prairie council discusses new police units at recent meeting

At this month’s council meeting, the Village of Pine Prairie discussed new police units and mosquito control. Mayor Quint West informed the council that he is upbeat about getting new police units from Bossier City.

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Rummage Sale at St. Mathilda Sept. 30 The St. Mathilda Church Altar Society will have a rummage sale beginning at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 30 at the St. Mathilda Catholic Church grounds. All proceeds from the sales will go to benefit St. Mathilda’s Church repairs and renovations.

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EHS Booster Club meeting Tuesday There will be a EHS Booster Club meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice. There will be election of officers that night, and members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcomed. A meal will be served.

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EHS Booster Club meeting Tuesday There will be a EHS Booster Club meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice. There will be election of officers that night, and members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcomed. A meal will be served.

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LSUE French Table meet Fridays The LSUE French Table will be from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Fridays at LSUE Continuing Ed Building, Room 117, next to baseball field. On Friday the topic of discussion will be Charivari-celebrating a marriage. On Sept.