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Community Foundation of Acadiana opens 2026 competitive grants cycle

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

LAFAYETTE – The Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) has officially opened its 2026 Competitive Grants Cycle, offering new funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities across Acadiana.

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Hooray, Hollywood is history

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

The 2026 Oscars served as another reminder of what has been lost in our country. This event used to be a celebration of creative geniuses who engaged in making superb movies that millions of Americans enjoyed.

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Louisiana schools could get more money for mandated costs

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

By: AUBRI JUHASZ WWNO-FM (Editor’s Note: The following article is courtesy of Louisiana Illuminator and can be found online at lailluminator.com.) Louisiana’s top education official is recommending that lawmakers approve a recurring increase in school funding.

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Youth participate in livestock program at parish show

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

By: KIM DEVILLE Associate Extension Agent/ 4-H Youth Development The Evangeline Parish 4-H and FFA Jr. Livestock Show and Sale was held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Chauncey Pitre Memorial Building. Over 100 Evangeline Parish 4-H members participated in this year’s Jr. Livestock Show.

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Parish youth participate at district 4-H show

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

By: KIM DEVILLE Associate Extension Agent/ 4-H Youth Development MADISON LATOUR Assistant Extension Agent/ 4-H Youth Development Evangeline Parish 4-H Club members participated in the 2026 Southwest District Livestock show held January 27 to January 31 in Lake Charles at the W.T.

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Youths named champions at annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 91st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held Feb. 14 to 21 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Mazzo Matteo (15) consoles Ernest Dugas (0) towards the end of Mamou’s loss to Marksville in the state semifinals on Wednesday night. Pictured between them is Braxton Ardoin (11), and standing is head coach Jaenne Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Marked short: Season ends for Mamou in state semifinals

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor LAKE CHARLES - A season that produced a share of the district championship for the Mamou boys’ basketball team came to a sudden end on Wednesday, March 11, as the Green Demons fell 66-47 against Marksville in the semifinals of the LHSAA state tournament.

MAN OF THE YEAR - Pastor Steven Sawtelle with Hundredfold Coffee (center) was named Man of the Year. He is shown with Linda Fontenot (left) and Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

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Sawtelle, Verrette receive top honors at Chamber banquet

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The annual Evangeline Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held Thursday evening, March 12, at the Northside Civic Center. Members, nominees and their guess enjoyed a fun evening with a delicious meal.

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Council kicks around idea for league

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Monday, March 16, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Henry Alfred addressed the Ville Platte City Council, during its meeting held Tuesday, March 10, about a proposed kickball league for adults in the city.

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