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Pictured from left are (front row) Assistant Superintendent of Schools Michael Lombas, Ville Platte High Principal Chenile Tezeno, Riley Manuel, Tiffany Fontenot, Passion Lemelle, Carla Leday, Tyler Donaldson, and Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard; (back row) Jeremiah Manuel, Captain Jared Ski Doucet, Donald Keemun, Julian Salazar, Brennan Trosclair, and First Sergeant Jesse Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish School Board recognizes success at VPHS

News Staff

Monday, March 21, 2022

By: TONY MARKS
Editor

Jobless rates edged up in January

News Staff

Monday, March 21, 2022

Staff Report

At the Library

News Staff

Monday, March 21, 2022

Our brand new marquis (communication board) located in front of the main library in Ville Platte is up and running! I believe we just might have the largest digital board in the parish!

BRAIN INJURY WALK SET - Chasity Monier is in charge of the Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Walk, which will be held Saturday, March 26. at the “White Elephant.” She is shown with her son, Alexander “Alex” Wilson, who was injured in a tragic accident nearly seven years ago. He was the inspiration for Monier starting the fund raising event. (Photo courtesy of Chasity Monier)

Local mother inspired to host brain injury awareness event

News Staff

Monday, March 21, 2022

By: HEATHER
BOGARD
Associate Editor

Turkey Creek Police report recent arrests

News Staff

Thursday, March 17, 2022

On February 05, 2022 Officers with the Turkey Creek Police
Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic

Guillory’s sentences are affirmed

News Staff

Thursday, March 17, 2022

By: TONY MARKS
Editor

MARCI GRAS IN OKLAHOMA - Prairie Vale Elementary congratulated Dr. Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson after she was named District Teacher of the Year with a special “Marci Gras” celebration, complete with king cake and a parade down the school halls to Mardi Gras music. Boudreaux-Johnson is shown with Prairie Vale Elementary School administrator Michelle Anderson (left). (Photo courtesy of Dr. Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson)

“Marci Gras” is celebrated

News Staff

Thursday, March 17, 2022

By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor

Sen. Cloud expresses serious concerns for state of OJJ

News Staff

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Staff Report

Alleged use of racial slur in TikTok video is investigated

News Staff

Thursday, March 17, 2022

By: TONY MARKS
Editor