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LBA UPDATES DISCUSSED - LBA CEO Ginger Laurent visited the November 26, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. From left are David Thibeaux, Rotarians Bill Brunet and Wayne Vidrine, Laurent, Randy Chapman and Rotary President Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LBA UPDATES DISCUSSED - LBA CEO Ginger Laurent visited the November 26, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. From left are David Thibeaux, Rotarians Bill Brunet and Wayne Vidrine, Laurent, Randy Chapman and Rotary President Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: LBA CEO Laurent shares updates in state banking

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Monday, December 2, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Wayne Vidrine invited Ginger Laurent, CEO of Louisiana Bankers Association (LBA), to be the guest speaker for the November 26, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club and shared she has been an ally to state banking for at least 25 years.
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At the Library

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Monday, December 2, 2024
The Library Board of Control and staff from around the parish extend warm wishes to our patrons for a bountiful and memorable Thanksgiving! The December Library Board of Control meeting is Monday, December 2, at 4 p.m. An agenda is posted. The public is invited to attend.
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LSUE, LSUA launch Surgical Technology Program Partnership in Alexandria

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Monday, December 2, 2024
By: TRAVIS WEBB Director of Strategic Communication ALEXANDRIA – LSU Eunice and LSU Alexandria officially unveiled its Surgical Technology partnership with a ribbon cutting ceremony in downtown Alexandria on Friday.
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EPSB District 8 seat is declared vacant

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Monday, November 25, 2024
Eula Thomas, Thelma Toussaint, Tim Lavigne, Alexis Celestine, Lou Anderson, Rita T'homas, and James Thomas filed written complaints alleging that Wanda Skinner (Evangeline Parish School Board Member, District 8) does not reside at 717 Rozas St.
John Havard (left) conducts as members of the Pine Prairie High School Marching Band perform the National Anthem at the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, November 20. From left are Kelly Monier, Camren Vidrine, Collin Vidrine, Adyson West, and Sarah Sullivan. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

John Havard (left) conducts as members of the Pine Prairie High School Marching Band perform the National Anthem at the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, November 20. From left are Kelly Monier, Camren Vidrine, Collin Vidrine, Adyson West, and Sarah Sullivan. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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School Board recognizes state champions, state ambassadors

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Monday, November 25, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The state champion Pine Prairie High School Marching Band was recognized for its achievement during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, November 20.
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School performance scores are announced

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Monday, November 25, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released 2024 performance scores for the state’s public schools and systems today.
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ALICE JOHNSON MCFILLEN

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Monday, November 25, 2024
Alice Johnson McFillen, a woman of kind, strong, generous, and loving character, was born on August 12, 1949, and ascended to Heaven on November 15, 2024.
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At the Library

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Monday, November 25, 2024
Here is an important notice for time changes at the Ville Platte Main library only! During the Daylight Savings Time period, the main library only will adjust hours as follows: on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, they will open at 7 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
UPDATE ON CRIME GIVEN - Assistant DA Jacob Fusilier (left) addressed the November 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

UPDATE ON CRIME GIVEN - Assistant DA Jacob Fusilier (left) addressed the November 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Fusilier shares update on DA’s office

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Monday, November 25, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Phillipe Vidrine invited Assistant District Attorney Jacob Fusilier to be the guest speaker at the November 19, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Fusilier noted there had been a few developments since he last spoke to the group back in July.
David Bertrand, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, speaks to the student body at W. W. Stewart Elementary during the school’s recent Salute to Veterans event. The students are (from left) Cyan Contreras and Harleigh Richardson.

David Bertrand, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, speaks to the student body at W. W. Stewart Elementary during the school’s recent Salute to Veterans event. The students are (from left) Cyan Contreras and Harleigh Richardson.

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Students hear voice of veteran

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Monday, November 25, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor In honor of Veterans Day, W.W. Stewart Elementary School held a Salute to Veterans program on Friday, November 8, a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served our country.
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