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Dear Ville Platte Gazette: The family of Brittany Guillory Fontenot wants to offer thanks to the Ville Platte Gazette for providing generous media exposure concerning Brittany Guillory Fontenot’s case.

The Marks Post: Aztec or nah?

The Knights Templar was a religious order that was created in the 1100s. Their claim to fame was recapturing the Holy Land and their subsequent involvement in the Crusades. However, about two centuries later, scandal surrounded the Templars causing the order to become virtually extinct.

Mayorkas wins 2023 Turkey of the Year Award

It is an annual tradition on our Ringside Politics TV and radio programs to award a “Turkey of the Year” during Thanksgiving week. This designation is bestowed on an especially worthy politician, bureaucrat or celebrity who deserves such dishonorable recognition.

The Big Switch, GOP is the Working-Class Party

In the post-World War II era, Democrats were labeled as the political party that represented average Americans. Democrats were credited with fighting for the rights of the working-class, minorities, women, and the disadvantaged.

Enough of the junior varsity debates

Haven’t the American people seen enough of the also-ran GOP presidential candidates debating on national television? These candidates have been highly promoted by the liberal media but cannot seem to gain any traction with Republican voters.

Don’t blame me, I voted for Trump

As the world is on fire, President Joe Biden was once again relaxing in Delaware last weekend. According to a recent analysis, Biden has spent approximately 40% of his presidency on vacation, earning him the title of the most “idle” President, according to The New York Post.

The GOP is at war with its base

For many years, the leadership of the Republican Party has been at war with the grassroots activists who work tirelessly on its behalf. This division has been apparent ever since Donald Trump descended the escalator in 2015 and announced his presidential campaign.

The Louisiana comeback starts now

The state of Louisiana is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and attractions. The state’s largest city, New Orleans, is the birthplace of Jazz, a 305-year-old gem with a rich history.

The Marks Post: Rallying for the Eucharist

There were men dressed in capes and funny hats, there was a team of young Vikings from Opelousas, there was random pieces of confetti falling from the ceiling, and there was a large Jack Daniel’s sign hanging on the wall. Where were all of these things taking place, you ask.

Biden is making the world dangerous again

In thirty-three months in office, President Joe Biden has destroyed more than our country’s economy and border security. He has also compromised our national security and placed the entire world in grave peril.