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Dontravous Ben, of Mamou High School, competes in the bowling event of the recent Special Olympics. The top three in each division are competing today at state in Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Tommy Jones)

Dontravous Ben, of Mamou High School, competes in the bowling event of the recent Special Olympics. The top three in each division are competing today at state in Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Tommy Jones)

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Bowling for state

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish students recently competed in another round of bowling competition at Special Olympics on the campus of Ville Platte High School.
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Traffic stop leads to wanted felon

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Staff Report The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department’s Traffic Enforcement Division, on Friday, November 11, conducted a stop on I-49 for a violation. Once the deputy checked the driver’s identity, it was learned he was wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies.
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STEPHEN “CHOCOLATE” MANUEL

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Funeral services for Stephen Anthony “Chocolate” Manuel were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2022, in the chapel at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte. Father Andrew Killeen was the officiant of the service, which was followed by entombment at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
Representing the Acosta foundation from left to right are Dr. Gwen Fontenot, board member; Chris Lamke, vice president; Connie Acosta Lamke, president; Alexis Acosta; Rodney Acosta Jr., board member; and Heidi Jeanmard, secretary-treasurer. Also pictured from left to right are Joel Manuel, Hunter Soileau, Steve Thibodeaux, Ted Demoruelle, and Fire Chief Chris Soileau. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

Representing the Acosta foundation from left to right are Dr. Gwen Fontenot, board member; Chris Lamke, vice president; Connie Acosta Lamke, president; Alexis Acosta; Rodney Acosta Jr., board member; and Heidi Jeanmard, secretary-treasurer. Also pictured from left to right are Joel Manuel, Hunter Soileau, Steve Thibodeaux, Ted Demoruelle, and Fire Chief Chris Soileau. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

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Acosta Foundation presents smoke detectors

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter At the November 9 meeting of the Evangeline Parish District II board, the Acosta Foundation presented the first donation from the Rodney J. Acosta, Sr. Memorial fund.
Pictured from left are Rotarian Patricia Duplechain, Pastor Sahari Sawtelle, and Rotary President Larry Lachney. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)

Pictured from left are Rotarian Patricia Duplechain, Pastor Sahari Sawtelle, and Rotary President Larry Lachney. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)

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Ville Platte Rotary is updated on upcoming events

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Sarahi Sawtelle, who along with her husband are pastors of Freedom Family Church and owners of Hundredfold Coffee, updated the Rotary Club of Ville Platte on upcoming holiday events during the club’s meeting held Tuesday, November 15.
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Turkey Creek councilman and former mayoral candidate responds to rumors

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Turkey Creek Councilman Joey Ducote, who was the third place finisher in a three-person election for mayor, addressed several rumors which were circulating around the village during the election. His comments came during the council meeting held Tuesday, November 15.
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Ville Platte Elementary names honor students from first nine weeks

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Mariah Allison, Marquez Brown, Khem Elkins, Ja’Quaylon Frank-Vories, Dy’Tyriji Gallow, Ro’Miyah Hill, Raymond Johnson, Harmony Rubin,...
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The misdirected GOP blame game

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
In the end, there was no red “tsunami,” “wave,” or even “trickle.” In fact, the 2022 midterm election was a major win for the Democratic Party. Usually, in a midterm election, the party in power suffers huge losses. It happened in 1994, 2010 and 2018.
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EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Gary P. Aymond, 57, Mamou, was arrested November 10, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for possession of schedule II CDS.
Chataignier Elementary basketball coach Duncan Johnston (left) and Zion Thomas (right) unveil Ty Ardoin’s retired number 55 jersey. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Chataignier Elementary basketball coach Duncan Johnston (left) and Zion Thomas (right) unveil Ty Ardoin’s retired number 55 jersey. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

A shining light

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor CHATAIGNIER – Family, friends and classmates gathered Monday evening at the Chataignier Elementary School gym to pay tribute to a late classmate.
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