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Tonya Soileau, of Pine Prairie High School, shows off a gift for being recognized as a support employee of the year state finalist. (Photo courtesy of Grace Sibley)

Tonya Soileau, of Pine Prairie High School, shows off a gift for being recognized as a support employee of the year state finalist. (Photo courtesy of Grace Sibley)

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BESE recognizes Soileau as state finalist

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Monday, August 26, 2024
Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) honored Tonya Soileau as one of 10 Outstanding School Support Employee of the Year on Wednesday. The ceremony was followed by a reception.
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SMC names Denton new CEO

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Monday, August 26, 2024
Mike Johnson, president of Savoy Medical Management Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Denton as the new president and chief executive officer of Savoy Medical Center effective Monday, September 9, 2024. Mr.
State Senator Heather Cloud (right) presents a state resolution to former Evangeline Parish School Board member, Peggy Forman (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

State Senator Heather Cloud (right) presents a state resolution to former Evangeline Parish School Board member, Peggy Forman (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Resolution is presented to former school board member

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Monday, August 26, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor In recognition of all her years of service to the Evangeline Parish School Board, Peggy Forman was presented a state resolution from State Senator Heather Cloud. The presentation was made during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, August 21.
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PATSY NELL STAGG

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Monday, August 26, 2024
Patsy Nell Stagg, 82, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, in Lake Charles. She was born on September 16, 1941, in Ville Platte, to Turley and Ollie Vidrine Aguillard. A gathering of family and friends was held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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Basile wrestler competes nationally with championship team

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Monday, August 26, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Logan Seth Bergeron, a 15-year-old sophomore at Basile High School, performed exceptionally well on the national stage during the Deep South National Wrestling Duals, held from August 1 to 4 in Birmingham, Alabama.
EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, August 26, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: • Phillip T.
Father Korey LaVergne of St. Edwards Church gives the homily during the annual Charlene Richard Mass. The Mass was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 12. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

Father Korey LaVergne of St. Edwards Church gives the homily during the annual Charlene Richard Mass. The Mass was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 12. (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

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‘She poured herself into this hope’

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN News Editor RICHARD - The faithful gathered at St. Edward Catholic Church on Monday, Aug. 12, for the annual Charlene Richard Mass, and just days before, a ceremony was to have taken place in Rome to advance the canonization of the girl known as ‘The Little Cajun Saint.
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VP, Basile to receive block grant to fight blight

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
The City of Ville Platte has been awarded $500,000 in grant money to help clean up blighted properties in the city. The Town of Basile has also been awarded a $250,000 grant. Both grants are through the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) program.
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Raises are approved amid free-for-all discussions

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Chataignier Village Council meeting, held Monday, August 19, devolved into free-for-all discussions on topics ranging from pay raises for the chief of police and the village clerk to security concerns over the drug rehabilitation center located in the village.
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Turkey Creek appoints chief

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Turkey Creek Village Council, during its meeting held Tuesday, August 20, approved to appoint Travis Basco as chief of police. He was appointed acting chief during a special meeting held on August 1.
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