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Dr. Wayne LaHaye

Dr. George Wayne LaHaye, a cherished physician and beloved family man, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 86, in Reddell, Louisiana. Born on October 15, 1938, in Vidrine, Dr.

Billy Joe Foreman

Billy Joe Foreman, a beloved resident of the Ville Platte community, passed away in his hometown of Ville Platte on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the age of 49.

At the Library

We are so grateful that May has arrived! This is the month that we begin gearing up for Summer Reading !

May is selected to serve as Boggy Bayou king

Johnnie May is a dedicated professional in the HVAC industry, with 32 years of experience in the field. He has been the owner and operator of May’s Heating and Cooling for the past 20 years, providing reliable service to his customers and community.

Causey closes out festival

Local talent Trevor Causey will close out the entertainment at this year’s Boggy Bayou Festival. He will take the stage at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. Earlier in the festival, on Friday night, Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns will perform from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Miss Boggy Bayou Kale Elizabeth Cloud:

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “This year, I have experienced so many things that have truly changed my life, but one that sticks out the most is being able to bring so much to the residents of Prairie Manor Nursing Home,” Boggy Bayou Queen XXXIX Kale Elizabeth Cloud admits.

Teen Miss Boggy Bayou Molly Angelle Johnson:

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “This was my first title so it was very special,” shares Teen Boggy Bayou Queen Molly Angelle Johnson. “This festival is a festival that watched me grow up through the years so it was a title I did not want to slack off with.

Mrs. Boggy Bayou Veronica Jo LaFleur:

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Reflecting on her reign as Mrs. Boggy Bayou, Veronica Jo LaFleur shares, “The highlights of my reign included joyful interactions with nursing home residents who, despite their situations, always wore smiles.

How it all began 41 years ago

By: BERNICE ARDOIN Special to The Gazette Forty-one years ago, before Prairie Manor Nursing Home was ever built, the first Boggy Bayou Festival was held where the nursing home now sits.

Boggy Bayou Festival Parade is announced

Miss Boggy Bayou Festival Hannah Claire Ivey and the festival board have announced the Boggy Bayou Festival Parade, which is presented by the 2025 royalty. Everyone is welcome to participate. The parade is set for Friday, May 9, at 3 p.m. with lineup at from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.