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Pictured above are scenes from Thursday’s Black Lives Matter march and rally held in Ville Platte. The march began at the Evangeline Parish School Board Media Center behind Ville Platte High School and processed to the Evangeline Parish Courthouse where the rally was held. Among those participating were Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine, Ville Platte City Councilman Lionel Anderson, and Pastor of St. John Baptist Church Freddie Jack. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
Strolling for justice
Plans for school reopening are offered
The Evangeline Parish School Board discussed three plans for re-opening schools in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also heard about a new virtual school at Wednesday’s meeting.
Nick Chaumont (left) takes his oath of office as Evangeline Parish School Board Member for District 2 from Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel (right), son of former member the late Dr. Bobbie Deshotel. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
Chaumont takes oath as school board member
With members of his family at this side and Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, the son of the late Dr.
Qualifying dates are set for Nov. election
Qualifying for the election held November 3 will begin Wednesday, July 22, at the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Office and will continue through Friday, July 24.