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Ville Platte · Ville PlatteIf you live in Ville Platte and are looking for some sports and entertainment, the Freedom Center may be the place for you. Sarahi and Steven Sawtelle, owners of Hundredfold Coffee and leaders of Freedom Family Church will open a youth center in September. "Freedom Center will provide a space where young adults and teenagers can learn to do a trade," Steven said "Whether it be learning how to work with sheet rock, learning how to paint, learning…See the Story
Freedom Center to open in Ville Platte
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Ville Platte · Ville PlatteVille Platte; Louisiana; Evangeline Parish; Kenneth Perkins; narcotics investigation; illegal activity; distribution of narcotics; Narcotics Task Force; narcotic agents; SWAT members; Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office; Allen Parish Sheriff's Office; no-knock search warrant; East Jackson Street; Methamphetamines; Synthetic Marijuana; Crack Cocaine; Marijuana; 9mm Pistol;See the Story
Narcotics agents in Ville Platte seize meth, crack, and more; man arrested
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Ville Platte · Ville PlatteEVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Ville Platte has received state funding to use in the demolition and cleanup efforts of the city's adjudicated properties. Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams said the city was able to secure half a million dollars in grant funding from the state. "With this particular grant, whoever owns the property, if they want to get it cleaned up, or the house or whatever, this will qualify for that," Williams said. In …See the Story
State funding helps Ville Platte cleanup, demolition efforts
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Ville Platte · Ville PlatteVILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Through perseverance, love from their community and support from animal lovers across the country, a Ville Platte animal rescue is finally starting to see the progress they worked so hard to attain, despite challenges thrown their way. Matt Baker and his wife, Bre, founded Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue more than a year ago. The couple has dedicated themselves to taking care of more than 60 animals as a two-person op…See the Story
Ville Platte animal rescue reflects on progress, challenges
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Ville Platte · Ville Platte33-year-old Elaina Guidry came from humble beginnings in Ville Platte. Now, she's a rising star, heading to Hollywood. Guidry is an American actress and a 2009 graduate of Mamou High School. Growing up, she said she was determined to chase her dreams, despite the lack of performing arts resources in her community."I could remember watching television when I was nine or 10 years old," Guidry said. "I think my exact words were, 'I am going to be a…See the Story
From Ville Platte to Hollywood
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Ville Platte · Ville PlatteA local woman has been arrested in a Monday morning shooting in Ville Platte. Police say they were called to the intersection of Peach and Ardoin streets Monday morning after a man was brought to Mercy Regional Medical Center with a gunshot wound. The man had been shot once and he died, police say. Sadie Simien, 28, was booked with second-degree murder in the case, police say. The investigation is continuing, and police are asking if anyone has …See the Story
Ville Platte woman arrested in Monday morning slaying
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Ville Platte · Ville PlatteEVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- State and local officials gathered Wednesday to address violent crime involving juveniles in Ville Platte. Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams said the safety and well-being of the community is a major concern, especially due to recent criminal activity primarily involving juveniles. "We must work collaboratively to find effective strategies to ensure the safety of our businesses, business owners and provide o…See the Story
Ville Platte crime response meeting packed with local and state officials
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Ville Platte · Ville PlatteLAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — News 15 Investigates is clearing up rumors swirling around about an incident at the Sonic restaurant in Ville Platte. A man is peddling a story that was reported by another media outlet that his child received…See the Story
Authorities clear up what really happened with Ville Platte Sonic syringe incident
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