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John Kennedy for Senate

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Monday, November 7, 2022
John Kennedy was raised in Zachary and graduated from Zachary High School. He graduated magna cum laude in political science, philosophy and economics from Vanderbilt University and was president of his senior class.
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JANICE LEMOINE SOILEAU

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Monday, November 7, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Janice Lemoine Soileau at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Father Mitch Guidry was the celebrant of the Mass which was followed by interment at Gates of Heaven Cemetery.
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MARY JESSIE FONTENOT

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Monday, November 7, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Fontenot, 80, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Old Ville Platte Cemetery. Father Andrew Killeen officiated the funeral Mass.
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Resolution is approved to increase accountability in parish schools

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Monday, November 7, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Superintendent Darwan Lazard, during the November 2, meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board, discussed the LASS (Louisiana Association of School Superintendents) accountability proposal, which the LSBA (Louisiana School Boards Association) requested to be...
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ANNETTE MANUEL LAFLEUR

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Monday, November 7, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Annette Manuel Lafleur at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte, which was followed by interment at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, November 7, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.
Hayden Droddy (7) eyes a target in the game against Opelousas Catholic last week. Droddy and the rest of the Trojans ended the regular season with a win against North Central on homecoming night and will learn their postseason fate today when the brackets are revealed. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

Hayden Droddy (7) eyes a target in the game against Opelousas Catholic last week. Droddy and the rest of the Trojans ended the regular season with a win against North Central on homecoming night and will learn their postseason fate today when the brackets are revealed. (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Fast start propels Sacred Heart to homecoming blitz

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Monday, November 7, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE —The Sacred Heart Trojans ended their 2022 regular season on a high note, running out to a 28-0 lead early in the game on its way to a resounding 47-14 Homecoming win over the North Central Hurricanes on Friday night in District 6-1A play.
Marketing manager of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, Elizabeth West, tickles the ivories on the original piano from the Evangeline Club. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Marketing manager of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, Elizabeth West, tickles the ivories on the original piano from the Evangeline Club. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Birthday celebration is held for La. Swamp Pop Museum

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Several icons of the legendary Swamp Pop music gathered together and shared stories of their memorable careers while celebrating the 12th birthday of the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum. An open house was held at the museum beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 28.
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CHARLES RAY FONTENOT

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Charles “Charlie” Ray Fontenot, 67, were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Jules Cemetery. Father Tom Voorhies officiated. Visitation began Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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