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JSM names honor students for third nine-weeks

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

James Stephens Montessori School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Emariah Fontenot, Graham Fontenot, Ashton O’Connor, Connor Pitre, Maislyn Fontenot, Kylie Harrison, Kaileigh Jack, Nathen Makey, Rayna...

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BCE announces honor students for third nine-weeks

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Bayou Chicot Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: Kindergarten: Superintendent’s List - Railin Agdon, Doss Campbell, Henry Hunley, Drake Ray, Max Vidrine, Lexie Christian, Hunter Mouton, Sawyer Chauvin, Harper Fontenot, Elycia...

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VPE honor students for third nine-weeks named

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Mariah Allison, Annaleigh Bertrand, Khem Elkins, Christian Frank, Ro’Myah Hill, Harmony Rubin, Kadyen Serie, De’Vontae Smith, Cam’ron Thomas,...

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Boggy Bayou Festival Queens Pageant is set

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Boggy Bayou Queens Pageant will be held Saturday, April 29, in the Pine Prairie High School Gym. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Deadline to enter: April 23. Admission is $5.00 Everyone pays except the contestant. Children 4 and under are free.

SHERIFF GIVES UPDATE ON JAIL PROJECT - Sheriff Charles Guillory visitited the April 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to give an update on the new jail facility, as well as other department updates. Shown, from left, are Ricky Johnson, Rotarian Steve Phillips, Guillory and Rotary President Larry Lachney. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Rotarians hear update from Sheriff Guillory

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Monday, April 10, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory addressed the April 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club as the guest of member Steve Phillips. Guillory gave members an update on the department and the new jail facility project.

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Riggs is cited

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Monday, April 10, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Ville Platte City Councilman Bryant Riggs, who allegedly fled the scene of traffic incident, was cited for failure to report an accident and reckless operation after his Polaris Slingshot was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, March 25.

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EPSB reverses course on vape suspensions

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Monday, April 10, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Policy initially set by the Evangeline Parish School Board, back in December, mandated a three-day out of school suspension for any student using or possession a vape on campus.

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At the Library

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Monday, April 10, 2023

The Library Board of Control and staff send wishes for a happy and memorable Easter celebration to all of our patrons around the parish! The main library and all branches will be opened tomorrow, Monday, April 10.

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The Marks Post: It is good that we are here

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Monday, April 10, 2023

This past weekend, I went on my 10th retreat at Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau. On the first night of the retreat, after the first talk, I walked out of the chapel and gazed outward. I saw the white statue of St.

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Medicaid members need to watch for updates

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Changes are coming to Medicaid, and it’s important those utilizing the services be aware. According to www.healthy.la.gov, it is now time to renew your Medicaid benefits.

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