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SHS 2025 Homecoming Court announced

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Sacred Heart High School announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court. Standing, from left to right: Ava Delahoussaye, Demi Tate, Emma Brunet, Emma Jorden, Ava Baquet, and Ava Kennard; sitting, same order: Breanne Ardoin, Laura Prudhomme, Abbie Perrodin, Averie Pitre, and Kora LeJeune.

Halloween tricks and treats enjoyed by all ages

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

(Left photo) Savoy Medical Center staff members, including Director of Marketing and Business Development Angela Fontenot, hosted a Willy Wonka-themed booth for the Fourth Annual Boo in da Mou held Sunday, October 26, along Sixth Street in Mamou.

On behalf of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Jurors Daniel Arvie (standing left) and Darion Arvie (standing right) present a proclamation to Pastor Eradly Ben Sr. (seated left) and First Lady Lois Ben (seated right) in recognition for their 50 years of ministry to Antioch Baptist Church. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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All is golden but the calf

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - History was celebrated in the City of Ville Platte as Pastor Eradly Ben Sr. and Sister Lois Ben were honored for 50 years of service to Antioch Baptist Church. The special event was held Sunday, October 26, at the Ville Platte Civic Center.

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Project starts on La. Hwy 13

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

EVANGELINE PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, November 3, 2025, construction will commence on a $10.7 million project on La. 13 from La. 10 to U.S. 167 in Evangeline Parish.

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Lawmakers scramble to fund SNAP benefits, delay elections

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

By: GRACIE THOMAS, KYLAH BABIN, MARGARET LINER AND SHERIDAN WHITE LSU Manship School News Services BATON ROUGE – Louisiana lawmakers have been pushing to keep food assistance flowing to 17% of the state’s residents and to adjust next spring’s election timetable.

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This Acadiana singer garners millions of views on TikTok, YouTube

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

By: HERMAN FUSELIER The Advocate Singer S. Dott, a former college football player and Opelousas Police officer, can’t look away from the numbers. The figures have nothing to do with touchdowns or arrests. Two of S. Dott’s line dance originals, “Slow Wind” and “Cowgirl Trailride (feat.

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Calvary Baptist to celebrate 213 years of faith

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

VILLE PLATTE - Calvary Baptist Church in Bayou Chicot was organized on November 13, 1812. It is the oldest Protestant church west of the Mississippi River and was founded by Pastor Joseph Willis.

Rock the Block is held

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Monday, October 27, 2025

Hundredfold Coffee, The Acosta Foundation, and The Evangeline Chamber of Commerce once again hosted Rock the Block, a trick-or-treat trail in the City of Ville Platte.

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SNAP holders to receive no benefit for November

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Monday, October 27, 2025

BATON ROUGE – Governor Jeff Landry is warning all SNAP welfare cardholders that they will receive no new benefits on their cards starting November 1st due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, DC. Any remaining benefits from previous months can still be used.

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Council approves raise for clerk

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Monday, October 27, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor TURKEY CREEK - The Turkey Creek Village Council, during its meeting held Tuesday, October 21, voted 2-0 to approve a $1 an hour raise for the village clerk. Voting for the pay increase were Councilmen Jessie Johnson and Neal King. Councilman Eric Chapelle was absent.

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