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Louisiana COVID-19 Cases
Louisiana Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,606,064
Louisiana New Coronavirus Deaths:
Louisiana Total Coronavirus Deaths: 19,005
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Ville Platte
Teen killed in Ville Platte shooting; no arrests
A 17-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in Ville Platte. The Ville Platte Police Department reported it happened at an apartment near the ... More info »
KADN News 15 - 06/26/2025 07:30amVille Platte shooting leaves 1 dead
A deadly shooting is being investigated in Ville Platte. Police reported that the gunfire occurred at a home on Soileau Street, resulting in one ... More info »
KADN News 15 - 06/25/2025 01:13pmInvestigation into fatal shooting on Soileau Street in Ville Platte
According to authorities, the shooting occurred in an apartment near the intersection of Soileau Street and Edward Knotoe Thomas, Jr. Street. Police said the victim was a 17-year-old male who ... More info »
KLFY on MSN - 06/25/2025 10:07amDiocese: Priest in Ville Platte, who was formerly in Lafayette, tests positive for COVID-19 - KLFY.com
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- The Diocese of Lafayette is alerting parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte that their new associate pastor has tested positive for COVID-19. More info »
KLFY News 10 - 07/05/2020 04:21amCOVID-19 vaccines available for Ville Platte residents Feb. 25 and 26 - KLFY.com
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Appointments are now being taken for COVID-19 vaccinations in Ville Platte for Thursday and Friday, Feb. 25 and 26, according to Mayor Jennifer Vidrine. More info »
KLFY News 10 - 02/21/2021 12:14pm