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Minister’s Corner: Peter’s failure

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance In Matthew 26:69-75 (KJV), we see the incident in Peter’s life when he denied Christ.

Heritage Manor News: Back pain

(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.) Back pain doesn’t wait until you are older. Young adults might also experience back pain.

Tournoi youth royalty crowned August 24

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The annual Youth Tournoi Pageant was held Saturday, August 24, at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte. Winners and runners-up were announced as follows: Baby Tournoi Queen: Queen - Loreley Soileau, the 12-month-old daughter of Alexis Soileau of Port Barre.

Tournoi Pageant held: New royalty to represent event

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The annual Tournoi Pageant was held Saturday evening, August 24, at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte.

Minister’s Corner: Sustaining Christian values

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance A preacher by the name of Phillip Brooks said there are two types of people we need to avoid: the timid surgeon and the timid preacher. The fact of the matter is, neither would do you any good.

Heritage Manor News: Wound care

(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.) Blood helps clean wounds, so a little bleeding is good.

Louisiana Tournoi Queen Shelbi Lynn Guidry

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “I have held many titles before, however, Tournoi has always held a special place in my heart,” declares Louisiana Tournoi Queen Shelbi Lynn Guidry. She recalls, “I was crowned Petite Tournoi Queen in 2008.

Ms. Tournoi Queen Gabrielle Dawn Alleman

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “This was my first title since I was a little girl. This will forever be my first title and I will always hold a special place in my heart for the Tournoi,” exclaims outgoing Ms. Tournoi Queen Gabrielle Dawn Alleman.

Teen Tournoi Queen Jillian Marie Frederick

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned your 2023 Teen Miss Louisiana Tournoi has been a huge impact in my life, with traveling all over Louisiana and meeting new people every time I go somewhere. It was honestly a blessing,” shares outgoing Teen Tournoi Queen Jillian Marie Frederick.

Minister’s Corner: Watch where you are going

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) says, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.