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Teen Killed in Ville Platte Shooting

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Teen Killed in Ville Platte Shooting

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Freshman Powerlifter Liam Kincanon to Compete for USA

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Freshman Powerlifter Liam Kincanon to Compete for USA

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Sacred Heart freshman powerlifter Liam Kincanon, 15, is set to represent the United States. Kincanon started weightlifting in the 6th grade and grew a passion for competition. "I'm very competitive in my nature, and so being able to showcase my strength on a platform with people seeing it and, you know, being able to prove that side of myself was something that I really enjoyed." Kincanon said. Kincanon has just compl…See the Story

Ville Platte Men Arrested, One Claims to Be Police Officer; Drugs, Guns Seized

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Two men were arrested, one of whom claimed to be a police officer, and large amounts of guns and drugs were seized in a raid on a Ville Platte home last week, authorities said. Marvin Campbell, 70, of Ville Platte, and Terry Campbell, 65, of Ville Platte, are each charged with 47 counts of illegal carrying of a firearm, nine counts of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids and two…Ville Platte · Ville Platte See the Story

Ville Platte Police Officer Arrested on Malfeasance in Office Charges

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) - A Ville Platte Police Officer has been arrested on Malfeasance in Office charges. The Ville Platte City Marshal's office arrested Officer Carla Thibideaux on Friday. Authorities say the arrest is in connection to a shooting in April at Parkview Apartments which are under the Ville Platte Housing Authority. Officials tell KLFY News 10, The Marshal's office works security at the apartment complex and were investigating a…Ville Platte · Ville Platte See the Story

Ville Platte couple arrested on drug, obstruction of justice charges

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Two people were arrested in Ville Platte in April after what started as a traffic violation turned into a drug bust, authorities said. Lionel Ardoin, 38, is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, resisting arrest with force or violence, obstruction of justice and obstruction of public passage. Yvonne Savoy, 39, is charged with obstruction of justice, interfering with a law enforcement investigation…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

LFT Fiber connected Ville Platte. Now it faces stiff competition.

Five years ago, Ville Platte was deemed one of the five worst-connected cities in America. As recently as 2023, less than 50% of its residents had access to reliable, high speed internet. Today, most homes and businesses have several fiber providers to choose from, thanks to millions in federal grants that lured private and public companies alike to much of rural Louisiana, among them Lafayette’s city-owned LFT Fiber. The range of options is a …Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Veteran's Home in Ville Platte undergoes renovations

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- With multiple veteran groups meeting at the Veteran's Home in Ville Platte throughout the month, Building Director Chuck Trenchard who spent 15 years in the United States Air Force started making improvements to the building not only so veterans in the area can feel at home, but also get more veterans to join the brotherhood and partake in their various events. "We're refurbishing it," Trenchard said. "What I am doing…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Cabot Corporate Foundation funds scholarships at SoLAcc’s Ville Platte Campus

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South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) celebrated a $30,000 investment from the Cabot Corporate Foundation to support scholarships for students in Evangeline Parish during a check presentation held on Wednesday, May 14, at its Ville Platte Campus.The grant will fund fifteen scholarships over three yearsfive $2,000 scholarships per yearhelping local students pursue career and technical education close to home, officials say. Cabots generous g…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is hiring patrol deputies

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The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the Patrol Division.Successful candiates must be POST certified. Full-time positions are available. Benefits for Full-time include Pension and paid Health Insurance, paid Vacation and Sick Leave. Qualifications include: Must be 18 years or older Clear Criminal History Clean Driving Record Must be able to pass a physical and drug test Must have Customer Service skills …Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Man charged with possessing over 16 grams of drugs after fleeing officials

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Authorities arrested a man after a vehicle chase and narcotics search where it was discovered he possessed over 16 grams of drugs, authorities said. Brian Henry, 45, of Chataignier was arrested and charged with one count of distribution and possession of marijuana, one count of possession of methamphetamines, one count of possession of suboxone and one count of flight from an officer on April 3, authorities said. Auth…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article