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L-R: Kitty Thibodeaux, Vidrine Elementary Principal Candace Manuel, Elementary Teacher of the Year semi-finalist Lauren Thibodeaux, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, and Teacher of the Year Coordinators Katrina Ardoin and Grace Sibley. (Photo courtesy of Evangeline Parish School District)

L-R: Kitty Thibodeaux, Vidrine Elementary Principal Candace Manuel, Elementary Teacher of the Year semi-finalist Lauren Thibodeaux, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, and Teacher of the Year Coordinators Katrina Ardoin and Grace Sibley. (Photo courtesy of Evangeline Parish School District)

Thibodeaux is announced as state semi-finalist

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced the teachers, principals, and early childhood leaders who are one step closer to being named the state’s overall honorees.
Fontenot

Fontenot

Local civic, church leader passes away

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Leonard Glynn Fontenot entered his eternal home on Thursday, March 26, at the age of 89. Born in Ville Platte on February 22, 1937, to Leonard Fontenot and Elise Dardeau Fontenot, he spent nearly his entire life in the community he loved.
Brian Thompson of Basile (left) receives the St. George medal and certificate from Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette.

Brian Thompson of Basile (left) receives the St. George medal and certificate from Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette.

Scout’s honor, Basile’s ties

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor LAFAYETTE - Three men with strong ties to Basile played key roles during the annual St. George Mass held Feb. 8 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette. Brian Thompson, who was raised in Basile and still calls the town home, received the St.
Crouere

Crouere

If Republicans are divided, Democrats will conquer

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The prospects for Republicans to maintain control of Congress this fall are grim. Since 1950, the average midterm election loss for the incumbent President’s political party in the U.S. House was 25 seats. It may be worse for Republicans in this midterm election.
EPSO Arrests

EPSO Arrests

EPSO Arrests

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
L-R: School Board President Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Charlee Smith, and Basile High School Principal Tony Bertrand. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

L-R: School Board President Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Charlee Smith, and Basile High School Principal Tony Bertrand. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Students of the year are honored at yearly gala

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish School District presented its Student of the Year Banquet on Wednesday, March 25, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. Charlie Smith, of Basile High School, was honored as the 12th grade student of the year.
Evangeline Reimagine Academy cuts the ribbon

Evangeline Reimagine Academy cuts the ribbon

Evangeline Reimagine Academy cuts the ribbon

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
After nearly one full school year in its new building, Evangeline Reimagine Academy held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 26.
Local Headline

Local Headline

No-knock warrant is executed on Court Street

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, on February 23, conducted a no-knock warrant at a residence on the 700 block of Court Street that resulted in a narcotics arrest. Upon making entry, no residents were located within the home.
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