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Minister’s Corner: By what authority?

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Heritage Manor News: Happy St. Patrick’s Day

(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.) St. Patrick’s Day originated as a Christian feast day to honor the death of St.

Youths named champions at 90th LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 90th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held Feb. 11 to 18 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Parish youth participate at district 4-H show

By: KIM DEVILLE Associate Extension Agent/ 4-H Youth Development Evangeline Parish 4-H Club members participated in the 2025 Southwest District Livestock show held January 28th to February 1st in Lake Charles at the W.T. Burton Coliseum and McNeese Show Complex.

Youth participate in livestock program at parish show

The Evangeline Parish 4-H and FFA Jr. Livestock Show and Sale was held on Saturday, January 18, at the Chauncey Pitre Memorial Building.  Over 58 Evangeline Parish 4-H members participated in this year’s Jr. Livestock Show.

Member of Solid Waste Commission passes away

BAYOU CHICOT - Garland Ray Forman Sr., a loving father, grandfather, and pillar of the community entered his eternal home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Ville Platte, at the age of 87. Funeral services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Bayou Chicot on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 1 p.m.

EPSB Special Olympics bowling team places at state

Some Evangeline Parish students participated in the Special Olympics Louisiana State Bowling Tournament on February 22, at All Star Lanes in Baton Rouge. “Our students had a great time competing and cheering one another on.

Safety concerns are voiced after Mamou Mardi Gras

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during its meeting held Monday, March 10, revisited concerns expressed by citizen Rufus Searile regarding the recent and deadly Mardi Gras tragedy in Mamou. The incident sparked a renewed commitment to public safety.

Ville Platte seeks process for special events permits

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Following a deadly incident that occurred in Mamou on Mardi Gras, the Ville Platte City Council is seeking a special event application process in order to prevent such an incident from taking place in the city.

EVANNA FONTENOT

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Evanna Fontenot, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 86.