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The Marks Post: ‘What is truth?’

In John’s Passion narrative, there is an exchange between Pontius Pilate and Jesus where the Pilate asks “What is truth” (John 18:38). Before Jesus could answer, though, the Roman governor leaves the scene.

Get ready for more rigged Presidential debates

Since 1976, every four years, the presidential nominees of the Republican and Democratic parties have met for televised debates. Usually, these debates are highly anticipated and attract impressive ratings.

Area students graduate from UL Lafayette

UL Lafayette to conferred 1,608 degrees during Spring 2024 Commencement The University of Louisiana at Lafayette celebrated its Spring 2024 graduates during Commencement ceremonies May 10 and 11. A total of 1,608 degrees were conferred.

Students are recognized for achievements

By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish public school students who qualified for the national FBLA and Beta Conventions and who completed a dual enrollment program were recognized during the Wednesday, May 15, meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board.

Modified ESSER position plan is passed

By: TONY MARKS Editor With a 7-2 vote and three abstentions, the Evangeline Parish School Board approved a modified plan to fund ESSER positions. These positions were initially created and funded as part of the federal COVID-19 relief package.

Update is given on costs of VPHS track

By: TONY MARKS Editor Baton Rouge based architect Marcus Williams, of Williams Architecture, presented the Evangeline Parish School Board with an updated cost analysis on the proposed track at Ville Platte High School. The analysis was presented to the board during its meeting on Wednesday, May 15.

Anderson is convicted

The Evangeline Parish District Attorney's Office announced Blake K. Anderson's conviction on one count of second-degree rape on May 9. Anderson was sentenced to serve 22 years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.

More info is given on high speed chase

On May 11th, at approximately 10 p.m., deputies with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3000 block of La 112, in Lecompte, to assist the Lecompte Police Department in what was first reported as a disturbance.

At the Library

Summer Reading 2024 is fast approaching! Our Summer Reading program will run June 3 through July 25! Calendars are available at the main library and all branch libraries and will be posted on our website.

Heritage Manor News: Pros and cons of retirement

(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.) Thinking of retiring? Here are a few pros and cons on that subject.