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Councilwoman Sam is indicted for election offenses

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Monday, February 6, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor An Evangeline Parish Grand Jury, on Wednesday, February 1, indicted Ville Platte City Councilwoman Christina Sam on one count of election offenses affecting registration and election fraud or forgery.
Standing from left are Richard and Carrol Lafleur, and seated is their son Chad. The three are owners of Guaranty Glass, with locations in Opelousas, Ville Platte, and Church Point. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Standing from left are Richard and Carrol Lafleur, and seated is their son Chad. The three are owners of Guaranty Glass, with locations in Opelousas, Ville Platte, and Church Point. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Reflections amongst the panes

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Monday, February 6, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor When customers walk into the Guaranty Glass location in Opelousas, they see Holy Water bottles that are to be given away and copies of the book But He Dies Not (The Life, Faith, And Sacrifice Of Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur Priest, Military Chaplain) that are available for...
Evangeline Parish Superintendent Darwan Lazard (left) is pictured with talented art students. Pictured from left in the back are Adysen West, Mallory Manuel, and Paisely Ben. Pictured in the front is Gauge Chaffin. Not pictured are Macie Campbell, Trinity Williams, Pasey Sharp, and Madelyn Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Superintendent Darwan Lazard (left) is pictured with talented art students. Pictured from left in the back are Adysen West, Mallory Manuel, and Paisely Ben. Pictured in the front is Gauge Chaffin. Not pictured are Macie Campbell, Trinity Williams, Pasey Sharp, and Madelyn Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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EPSB looks to “reimagine” Girls-Boys Place

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Monday, February 6, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place will soon get a new look after the Evangeline Parish School Board voted to authorize Superintendent Darwan Lazard to negotiate the acquisition of the facility in order to use it as the location for the Evangeline Reimagine Academy.
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WILLIE MAE FRUGE

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Monday, February 6, 2023
VILLE PLATTE - A funeral service was held for Willie Mae Fruge at a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial took place in Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery.
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At the Library

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Monday, February 6, 2023
In recognition of Black History Month, the following mix of fiction and non-fiction books authored are ready to be checked out: “What We Found in Hallelujah” by Vanessa Miller; “Never Finished” by David Goggins; “Always & Forever” by Farrah Rochon; “The Prodigal Son” by Kimberla Lawson Roby; “The...
VP ROTARY HEARS TOURISM UPDATE - Elizabeth West, marketing manager with the Evangeline Parish Tourism Commission, visited the January 31, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with Rotary President Larry Lachney (left). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP ROTARY HEARS TOURISM UPDATE - Elizabeth West, marketing manager with the Evangeline Parish Tourism Commission, visited the January 31, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with Rotary President Larry Lachney (left). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: West gives tourism update

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Monday, February 6, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotary President Larry Lachney welcomed Elizabeth West, marketing manager with the Evangeline Parish Tourism Commission, as the guest speaker for the January 31, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. West gave an update on the commission and what it offers.
STUDENTS READY TO MARCH - Sacred Heart High School students gather for a photo prior to walking in the March for Life in Washington D.C. on January 20. (Photo courtesy of Jillian Soileau)

STUDENTS READY TO MARCH - Sacred Heart High School students gather for a photo prior to walking in the March for Life in Washington D.C. on January 20. (Photo courtesy of Jillian Soileau)

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A life changing experience

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Monday, February 6, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor A large group of Sacred Heart High School students and their chaperones, along with Father Andrew Killeen, recently attended the March for Life in Washington D.C.
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Minister’s Corner: The key to overcoming fear

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Monday, February 6, 2023
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance We read in 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV), “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Fear is a liability.
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Heritage Manor News: Benefits of sunshine

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Monday, February 6, 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.
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