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DOLORIS “DEE” SEBASTIEN SYLVESTER

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Doloris “Dee” Sebastien Sylvester, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, on March 11, 2024.
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Coushatta expands, builds on success

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
KINDER – Chairman Jonathan Cernek, members of the Coushatta Tribal Council, and Coushatta Casino Resort General Manager Todd Stewart will be joined by principals from TBE Architects, Yates Construction and the Wenaha Group to participate in a ground breaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20.
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City of Ville Platte and CASA hosts huge Spring Parishwide Resource Rally

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
The City of Ville Platte, in partnership with CASA of St. Landry-Evangeline, Inc., will be hosting its Spring Parishwide Resource Rally Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ville Platte Civic Center. This event is geared to bring much-needed resources within Evangeline Parish.
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Americans are tired of changing their clocks

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Twice a year, Americans must change their clocks to adjust to standard or daylight-saving time. It is particularly painful in March to lose a precious hour of sleep, but the benefit is more sunlight in the evening hours. To address this craziness, on Friday, U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and U.S.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Pictured is the area of Ville Platte where a fatal shooting was reported on Thursday, March 7. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Pictured is the area of Ville Platte where a fatal shooting was reported on Thursday, March 7. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Fatal shooting is reported in Ville Platte near corner of Jackson and Chataignier

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Monday, March 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Ville Platte Police Chief Al Perry Thomas confirmed a fatal shooting in the city that claimed the life of 28-year-old Andrew Thomas. The shooting occurred on the morning of Thursday, March 7, near the intersection of North Chataignier Street and East Jackson Street.
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Head football coaches receive extra compensation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor At the February 27 executive committee meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board, the members voted to compensate the four head football coaches in the parish to 10-month employment and voted to designate the athletic director’s duties to a full-time faculty head coach.
From left are (back row) Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Roy Serie, Eric Fontenot, Ann Kay Logarbo, Torren LaFleur, Tommy Jones, School Board President Bobby Hamlin, and Superintendent Darwan Lazard; (front row) Amber McCoy, Maegan Moore, and School Board Vice President Sheila Joseph. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

From left are (back row) Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Roy Serie, Eric Fontenot, Ann Kay Logarbo, Torren LaFleur, Tommy Jones, School Board President Bobby Hamlin, and Superintendent Darwan Lazard; (front row) Amber McCoy, Maegan Moore, and School Board Vice President Sheila Joseph. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Aetna presents donation for playground equipment

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Monday, March 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor James Stephens Montessori, Ville Platte Elementary, and Evangeline Reimagine Academy will receive new playground equipment as part of a grant the Evangeline Parish School District received from Aetna Better Health of Louisiana.
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Reward is offered for death of whooping crane

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Monday, March 11, 2024
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a whooping crane found dead along Besi Lane in Mamou. The reward is for information leading to the arrest or criminal conviction of those involved.
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Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival planned

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Monday, March 11, 2024
By: LISA SOILEAUX LSN Editor RAYNE - St. Martinville will bring tourists from around the world to learn about the Acadians history, culture, traditions, historic stories and experiences during the 2024 Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival slated March 15-16.
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