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To whom it may concern: On May 30, 2024, an article was written by Rhett Manuel and published by the Ville Platte Gazette, titled “Versatility the key for the MVP Vidrine.”

An apology

In last Thursday's edition of the Ville Platte Gazette, Parish Softball MVP Jolie Vidrine, of Sacred Heart, was mistakenly said to have felt disrespected over the course of the season. The editorial choice was in poor taste and the Gazette regrets the mistake.

Our President, the pathological liar

On Saturday, President Joe Biden gave the commencement address to graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point. In his speech, Biden once again lied about receiving an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.

The Marks Post: ‘What is truth?’

In John’s Passion narrative, there is an exchange between Pontius Pilate and Jesus where the Pilate asks “What is truth” (John 18:38). Before Jesus could answer, though, the Roman governor leaves the scene.

Get ready for more rigged Presidential debates

Since 1976, every four years, the presidential nominees of the Republican and Democratic parties have met for televised debates. Usually, these debates are highly anticipated and attract impressive ratings.

The most important date in American history

In our country’s 248-year history, there have been many important dates, such as July 4, 1776, April 9, 1865, December 7, 1941, and September 11, 2001. Yet, there is an upcoming date that is arguably even more important: November 5, 2024.

No satisfaction with stone age celebrities

Why can’t singers just sing, and actors just act? Why do they always have to enter the realm of politics? It is an area very few celebrities are knowledgeable about and most just spew ridiculous left-wing talking points.

The Marks Post: Vikings or nah?

The Norse (also known as the Vikings) originated in Scandinavia and pillaged their way through the remnants of Roman Empire. They eventually settled in Britain and continued sailing west until they got to Greenland.

Why is Biden losing? “It’s the economy, stupid”

In the 1992 presidential race, James Carville, the political strategist for Democratic Party nominee Bill Clinton, coined the immortal phrase, “It’s the Economy, Stupid” in response to media questions about the rationale for the campaign.

The Marks Post: Be positive

What feels like a hundred years ago, I played Mayor Dan’l D. Dawgmeat in the Sacred Heart Drama Club’s production of Li’l Abner. In there, Evil Eye Fleagle describes his triple whammy and says, “All his red corpuscles and white corpuscles suddenly stand stock still stupidly staring at each other.”