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Jobless rates down, workforce declines

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Staff Report The Tri-Parish workforce declined by 356 people in August compared to August 2022, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report released Tuesday. The workforce totaled 67,253 in August, down 0.5% from the 67,609 counted in August 2022.
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At the Library

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Monday, October 2, 2023
It’s finally October! It's Fall, y'all!! Early notices for the Ville Platte main library to inform or promote a for new programs or events follow. On Saturday, October 14, the main library in Ville Platte is a designated polling place and will be closed for patron use while voting takes place.
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Statewide burn ban is modified

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Monday, October 2, 2023
BATON ROUGE- Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM), Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the statewide burn ban re-issued on August 25th has been modified to...
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Early voting continues for election

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Early voting for the October 14, election continues through October 7, in the Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Office. Early voting will be conducted at the Registrar’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sample ballots may be obtained at the geauxvote.com website.
GIL SHARES COLLEGE EXPERIENCE - Sam Gil, son of Rotarian Eric Gil and Nicole Gil, shared his experience as a student at McNeese State University and his involvement with student government on a campus and state level. From left, are Eric, Nicole and Sam Gil with Rotary President Brian Ardoin. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

GIL SHARES COLLEGE EXPERIENCE - Sam Gil, son of Rotarian Eric Gil and Nicole Gil, shared his experience as a student at McNeese State University and his involvement with student government on a campus and state level. From left, are Eric, Nicole and Sam Gil with Rotary President Brian Ardoin. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Gil shares work in student government

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Monday, October 2, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Eric Gil welcomed his son, Sam Gil, as the guest speaker for the September 26, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Sam spoke about his college career at McNeese and involvement with student government on campus, as well as state legislature.
SWINE FESTIVAL ROYALTY ENJOYING LAST YEAR’S EVENT - (from left) Ava Manuel, Mallory Ortego, Bailey Stelly, Champion Hog Caller Jackie Ravey in the pig costume, Abigail Fruge, Carson Johnson, Vanessa Lastrapes, and Skyla McElfresh.

SWINE FESTIVAL ROYALTY ENJOYING LAST YEAR’S EVENT - (from left) Ava Manuel, Mallory Ortego, Bailey Stelly, Champion Hog Caller Jackie Ravey in the pig costume, Abigail Fruge, Carson Johnson, Vanessa Lastrapes, and Skyla McElfresh.

Swine Festival seeking pageant contestants

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Staff Report The 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival Pageants are set for Saturday, October 14 at McFarlain Memorial Gym at Basile High School. The main pageant will begin at 4 p.m. for the crowning of Miss La. Swine Festival for contestants between the ages of 17 and 23. The 4 p.m.
Gilbert “Winky” Aucoin (left) and his wife, Margaret “Chicken,” are pictured alongside an artist’s rendition of the late Cajun music performer Cyprien Landreneau, who is the father of Mrs. Aucoin. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Gilbert “Winky” Aucoin (left) and his wife, Margaret “Chicken,” are pictured alongside an artist’s rendition of the late Cajun music performer Cyprien Landreneau, who is the father of Mrs. Aucoin. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Not fiddling with tradition

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Le Grand Hoorah, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, at Lakeview Park and Beach, will provide for another opportunity to display the area’s music and culture to those from near and far.
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier in his office at DeVillier House Movers and Leveling on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. DeVillier is unopposed for a third term as District 41 representative. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier in his office at DeVillier House Movers and Leveling on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. DeVillier is unopposed for a third term as District 41 representative. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Rep. Devillier eyes speaker role

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor State Rep. Phillip DeVillier says he wants to become speaker of the House to bring its members together. “The first thing I realized when I was elected was you have 105 House members ...
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Guilty verdict is returned

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Evangeline Parish District Attorney’s Office has announced Joshua James Broussard was convicted of attempted possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after a three-day trial that ended Wednesday, September 20.
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Precincts for Oct. election are listed

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
According to the president of the Evangeline Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, the following is a listing of the precincts and polling places for the upcoming October 14, election: 01/1010 Courthouse 200 Court St Ville Platte 01/1020 Faubourg Fire Station 2923...
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