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LITTLE MISS COURT - Shown, from left, are the members of the Little Miss Boggy Bayou Court. They are Queen Madlee Rae Wellman and Emma Patterson, first alternate.

LITTLE MISS COURT - Shown, from left, are the members of the Little Miss Boggy Bayou Court. They are Queen Madlee Rae Wellman and Emma Patterson, first alternate.

Boggy Bayou youth royalty crowned March 15

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Monday, March 31, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The 40th annual Boggy Bayou Youth Pageant was held Saturday, March 15, at the Sherman Place Event Venue.
Local artist Waven Boone is shown filling in the sketched panels of his mural “The Spirit of Ville Platte.” (Gazette file photo by Heather Bogard)

Local artist Waven Boone is shown filling in the sketched panels of his mural “The Spirit of Ville Platte.” (Gazette file photo by Heather Bogard)

Looking Back: Recalling events of July 2005

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Monday, March 3, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Today, we take a look back to July 2005. •The Turkey Creek Branch of the Evangeline Parish Library opened. •Discussions were underway for between Pine Prairie Energy Center and Industrial Development Board regarding the new center. •Joseph S.
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Who’s getting married

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Monday, March 3, 2025
(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.
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Heritage Manor News: Happy Mardi Gras

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Monday, March 3, 2025
(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.) Mardi Gras originated from ancient Roman festivals and medieval European celebrations.
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Heritage Manor News: Valentine Pageant results

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Monday, February 24, 2025
(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 nursing home Valetine’s Day pageant was held on February 14. We had an awesome turnout.
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Happy Birthday

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Monday, February 10, 2025
Blakely Brooks Doucet, the daughter of Austin and Kaitlyn Doucet of Church Point, celebrated her first birthday with a party at her aunt’s house on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Her birthday was January 22. The party theme was “One Lucky Duck.
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Minister’s Corner: The command to exemplify love

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Monday, February 10, 2025
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance We all know God is love, and He desires us to emulate His son, Jesus Christ. That involves unselfish attitudes and actions of love. However, we all understand sometimes love is not easy, nevertheless, it is essential.
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Heritage Manor News: Super Bowl LIX

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Monday, February 10, 2025
(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.) This year’s Super Bowl will be held today in New Orleans. The game begins at 5:30 p.
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