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EPSB mulls millage tax for school safety

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Monday, October 23, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the October 18, meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board, CFO Amy Lafleur presented information to the board about their interest in putting a special tax on the next available ballot.

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BARBARA ANN FONTENOT

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Monday, October 23, 2023

VILLE PLATTE - Barbara Ann Fontenot, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, at the age of 80 surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Ville Platte, Barbara was a cherished member of the community throughout her life.

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At the Library

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Free public programs are scheduled. On Tuesday, October 24, the main library will host a Medicare information seminar at 9:30 a.m. It will be followed by our weekly French Talk program at 1 p.m. It will then be followed by an opportunity for Grief Support at 2 p.m. for anyone in need.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Heritage Manor News: The origins of Halloween

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Monday, October 23, 2023

(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.) Yesterday, a discussion on the origin of Halloween was held.

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Minister’s Corner: Trust in the Lord

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Monday, October 23, 2023

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance With everything going on with Israel and the war she finds herself embroiled in, many Christians have become fearful. What if America’s role in this conflict escalates?

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Charles is arrested for drive-by shooting

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

On Feb. 11, detectives responded to the intersection of LA 95 and Jake Lane in reference to a drive-by shooting. Once on the scene, it was discovered that multiple gunshots were fired and hit the victim's vehicle multiple times and almost struck the victim.

Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel celebrates his election night victory with his grandson, Stetson Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Deshotel is re-elected clerk

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor With 70% of the votes cast, Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel was re-elected to a fourth term in office on Saturday, October 14.

Tournoi champion Marcus Guillory (left) is presented his First Place trophy by Tournoi Queen Shelbi Guidry. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Guillory is Tournoi champ

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor With an average time of 13.627 and a total of 19 rings collected, Marcus Guillory was named champion of the Tournoi on Sunday, October 15. In round one, Guillory ran a time of 13.400 and caught seven rings. He then, in the middle round, ran a time of 13.

Mickal, of Lafayette, is crowned Queen Cotton LXIX

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Amelia Claire Mickal, the 20-year-old daughter of Tim and Colleen Mickal of Lafayette, was crowned Queen Cotton LXIX during pageant festivities held Saturday afternoon, October 14, at the Northside Civic Center.

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