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Newborns

GIRL, Lennyn Nicole Lejeune was born Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 8:09 a.m. at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas to Nicholas and Ainsley Lejeune of Ville Platte, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Michael II and Shea Veillon of Ville Platte.

Minister’s Corner: The sovereignty of God

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance Are you aware of the fact God has supreme power, or authority, over every aspect of our lives? Even the smallest event that takes place in our lives does not escape the notice and direction of God.

Heritage Manor News: National Volunteer Week

(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.) National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April.

Who’s getting married:

(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.

Minister’s Corner: The great commission

By: DR.

Heritage Manor News: Bowel obstruction

(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.

Boggy Bayou youth royalty crowned March 14

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The 41st annual Boggy Bayou Youth Pageant was held Saturday, March 14, at the Sherman Place Event Venue.

Boggy Bayou Festival royalty crowned

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The 41st annual Boggy Bayou Pageant was held Saturday, March 14, at the Sherman Place Event Venue in Crooked Creek. Winners and runners-up were announced as follows: Deb Miss: Vivian Joubert, the 10-year-old daughter of Shannon and Brandy Joubert of St.

Who’s getting married:

(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.

Minister’s Corner: Filling the void

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance Before we come to know Christ, there is an emptiness inside of us which feels wrong. This emptiness is a God-shaped void we all have prior to accepting Him as our Savior.