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QUEENS AND THEIR RIDERS - Shown, from left, are Kent Saucier, Keith Saucier, John Ross Guillory, Ms. Queen Kimberly Naquin Fontenot, Louisiana Tournoi Queen Taylyn LaCombe, Teen Queen Ann-Kathryn Vidrine, Jr. Queen Arris Fontenot, Bryan Fontenot, and Marcus Guillory. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

QUEENS AND THEIR RIDERS - Shown, from left, are Kent Saucier, Keith Saucier, John Ross Guillory, Ms. Queen Kimberly Naquin Fontenot, Louisiana Tournoi Queen Taylyn LaCombe, Teen Queen Ann-Kathryn Vidrine, Jr. Queen Arris Fontenot, Bryan Fontenot, and Marcus Guillory. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Tournoi Pageant held:

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The annual Tournoi Pageant was held Saturday evening, August 23, at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte.
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New queens will represent animal rescue during reign

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Monday, August 25, 2025
The Sixth Annual Cajun Paws for a Cause pageant was held at the Celestine Center in Mamou on Saturday, July 18. All proceeds from the pageant are shared by the Mamou animal holding facility and Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue, a local animal rescue organization located in Evangeline Parish.
Ms. Tournoi Queen Alexis Ikerd

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Ms. Tournoi Queen Alexis Ikerd:

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Monday, August 18, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Reflecting on her reign as Ms. Tournoi Queen, Alexis Ikerd shares, “I was able to travel around the state to many events, meeting new people, sharing Tournoi’s history and traditions, and inviting people to this very special and unique event that takes place in...
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Minister’s Corner: A glorious declaration

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Monday, August 11, 2025
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance It is good for us to remember always the suffering of our Lord upon the cross for our sins. We should remind ourselves constantly of the price He paid for our rebellious nature.
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Heritage Manor News: Signs of heart disease

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Monday, August 11, 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.) Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart.
HISTORY OF LOUISIANA ORPHAN TRAIN SHARED - Shown, from left, are Rotarian Peter Strawitz, Laine LaTour, Martha Aubert (president of the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum in Opelousas), museum board member James Douget and Rotary President Beau Wilson. LaTour, Aubert and Douget spoke about their work with and connection to the Louisiana Orphan Train riders that came from New York City to Opelousas. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

HISTORY OF LOUISIANA ORPHAN TRAIN SHARED - Shown, from left, are Rotarian Peter Strawitz, Laine LaTour, Martha Aubert (president of the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum in Opelousas), museum board member James Douget and Rotary President Beau Wilson. LaTour, Aubert and Douget spoke about their work with and connection to the Louisiana Orphan Train riders that came from New York City to Opelousas. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, August 11, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Peter Strawitz invited Martha Aubert, president of the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum in Opelousas, to be the guest speaker during the August 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
STATE OF AGRICULTURE DISCUSSED - Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot discussed agriculture during the July 29, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) and Rotarian Dr. Hosea “Joey” Soileau (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

STATE OF AGRICULTURE DISCUSSED - Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot discussed agriculture during the July 29, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Beau Wilson (left) and Rotarian Dr. Hosea “Joey” Soileau (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary:

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Monday, August 4, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Dr. Hosea “Joey” Soileau invited state Farm Bureau president Richard Fontenot to be the guest speaker during the July 29, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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Minister’s Corner: Trust God in times of conflict

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Monday, August 4, 2025
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.
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Heritage Manor News: LA Nursing Home Senior Olympics

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Monday, August 4, 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.) Each year, the Louisiana Nursing Home regions host the Louisiana Nursing Home Senior Olympics.
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