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Who’s getting married:
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(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte.
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Minister’s Corner: A Psalm of hope
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By: DR. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance
In Psalm 43, we see David asking God to intervene in the struggles he was having with his enemies. We read in verses 1-5 “Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Heritage Manor News: Back pain
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(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.)
If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone.
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Minister’s Corner: The importance of mothers
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By: DR. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the Ville Platte
Ministerial Alliance
I don’t think I can overemphasize the importance of the role of mothers in society. Not only are they responsible for giving birth, but they nurture their children and help to fashion their lives.
Monday, May 11, 2026
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Heritage Manor News: Happy Mother’s Day
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(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.)
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of a family or individual.
Monday, May 11, 2026
NEW TOURNOI UNIFORMS DISPLAYED - During the annual meeting of the Louisiana Tournoi Association in July 1987, 1986 Tournoi champion Kirt Guillory (left) and association president Gerald Fontenot (right) show off the new uniforms to be worn by the riders at the next Tournoi run later in the year. (Gazette archive photo)
Looking Back: Recalling events of July 1987
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By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor
Today, we take a look back at the events happening in Ville Platte in July 1987.
•Jack Miller was honored for his outstanding business contributions as the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce’s first Business Man of the Year Award.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Minister’s Corner: Strength through weakness
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By: DR. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the Ville Platte
Ministerial Alliance
In 2 Corinthians 12:10 (KJV), Paul wrote, “For I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, them am I strong.”
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Heritage Manor News: Hello May!
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(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.)
May 1, is known as May Day and marks the return of spring. May has a lot of events and holidays.
Monday, May 4, 2026
Catholic Daughters honored as Volunteers of the Year
Catholic Daughters honored as Volunteers of the Year
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The annual Heritage Manor Volunteer Supper was held in the facility’s dining room on Wednesday, April 22. Activity Director Patricia Duplechin said this is the third annual Hillery Hill Volunteer Award and normally it is presented to an individual.
Monday, April 27, 2026
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Minister’s Corner: Facing life with optimism
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By: DR. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the Ville Platte
Ministerial Alliance
The apostle Paul said to the Philippian church in Philippians 1:23-26 (KJV), “For I am in a straight betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more...
Monday, April 27, 2026