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Minister’s Corner: Seeking the presence of God

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance When we look into the Book of Revelations, chapter 2, verses 1-3, we see the Lord praising the church at Ephesus for all they had done and all of their accomplishments.

Heritage Manor News: Upcoming August events

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) We are already past the halfway mark of 2026. It is amazing how fast time flies by.

Minister’s Corner: Trust God in times of conflict

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance The world today is tumultuous with news reports from all over the world addressing brutality, murder, starvation, war and the like.

Heritage Manor News: Symptoms of Cyclospora

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Cases Cyclospora, the “explosive diarrhea” parasite, have been reported in at least 25 states.

Minister’s Corner: Belief on Christ

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance The Bible speaks of different kinds of believing. James gives us one such example. He tells us the devils (demons) believe there is one God. You will not find an athiest among Satan’s demons. They all believe in God.

Heritage Manor News: Annual Senior Olympics

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Our annual Senior Olympics event is here and we are so excited about this year’s competition.

Mr. Fontenot, Miss Flores united in Holy Matrimony

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau was the setting for a lovely 6 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, uniting Anastacia Gabrielle Flores and Hunter Lane Fontenot in holy matrimony with Father Stephen Pellesier officiating.

Minister’s Corner: What can I do?

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance As Christian men and women, we have a responsibility to our families, our church family, and our community. We have recognized the spiritual condition of our community. We want to see lives changed.

Heritage Manor News: Signs of strep throat

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Strep throat causes sore throat, pain with swallowing and a raw, red throat.

Ceremony is held honoring Darwan Lazard

A ceremony marking three milestones was held Friday, June 26, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. The ceremony was held to honor Reverend Darwan Lazard for his birthday, his retirement as Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools, and his reception of an honorary doctorate degree.