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New Tournoi royalty crowned

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

The new Tournoi royalty was crowned Saturday evening, August 27, during pageant festivities held at the Northside Civic Center. Shown, from left are Jr. Miss Tournoi Queen Reese Savant; Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder; Ms.

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BERNARD PATRICK DAIRE

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

AMOU - Bernard Patrick Daire, 89, of Mamou passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Oak Lane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Eunice. Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Mamou from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. today, September 1, 2022.

Bishop Douglas Deshotel sings along with The Gloria during the 75th Anniversary Mass of St. Joseph Church in Ville Platte. Pictured in the back is the church’s pastor, Fr. Tom Voorhies. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Bishop celebrates church anniversary

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor “Dear, Tom, It is great to know that St. Joseph Church is celebrating its 75th year as a parish. I remember the good times and how much I enjoyed celebrating Mass and getting to know those wonderful families. I am sad that I will not be able to attend because of my weak health.

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PAULIN’ “PL” LAROSE FONTENOT

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

PAULIN’ “PL” LAROSE FONTENOT June 18, 1939 - August 27, 2022 VILLE PLATTE – A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Paulin’ “PL” LaRose Fontenot, 83, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte.

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Op-Ed

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

One year ago, Hurricane Ida dealt a heavy blow to Louisiana’s coast. Intense flooding overwhelmed communities. The strong Category 4 storm made landfall in Port Fourchon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The storm surge at Grand Isle was recorded at over 10 feet.

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Electric vehicles are the latest Democratic mandate

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Democrats love to issue mandates, whether it involves useless masks, COVID-19 vaccines, or the car you purchase. This week, the far-left states of California, Massachusetts and Washington issued mandates requiring the purchase of electric vehicles.

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Tee Cotton Bowl

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Tee Cotton I Year: 2000 Site: Soileau-Landry Field Score: Sacred Heart 24, Ville Platte 21 Note: The first time the traveling Vidrine Cup was presented to the winner, a trophy the Trojans win seven straight years.

Several Sacred Heart seniors peer through the hospital window of Tim Fontenot to send him encouragement while in recover at Mercy Regional Medical Center. The seniors from Ville Platte High also visited. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Tee Cotton Bowl: More than just a game

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Tee Cotton Bowl has always been played for a higher purpose. By doing so, it has earned the attention of Steve Sabol, Tony Dungy, and countless other prominent figures in football. The game also earned the blessing from Pope John Paul II.

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From the Archives

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor (September 5, 2019) - The annual Tee-Cotton Bowl crowns a city champion in Ville Platte as it is played between Sacred Heart High School and Ville Platte High School. The team who emerges with bragging rights is presented a trophy in memory of Jerome Vidrine.

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Sheriff reveals school safety proposal

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Monday, August 29, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory revealed his school safety proposal during an executive committee meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board held Wednesday, August 24.

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