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Helen M. Thibodeaux, Gene McMillan, and Marketing Manager for Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission Elizabeth West are pictured above left to right. They are pictured with a replica of the original Evangeline Parish Courthouse constructed by McMillan and painted by his sister, Thibodeaux. (Photo by Bobby Dardeau)

Helen M. Thibodeaux, Gene McMillan, and Marketing Manager for Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission Elizabeth West are pictured above left to right. They are pictured with a replica of the original Evangeline Parish Courthouse constructed by McMillan and painted by his sister, Thibodeaux. (Photo by Bobby Dardeau)

Tourism Office receives replica of old courthouse

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
VILLE PLATTE - For 65 years, one structure stood as a symbol of the beginning of a rich history, a story of resilient people, and a place that for many years was the center of it all.
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
I want to thank my BESE colleagues for being courageous last week. Eight BESE members stood strong against a disrespectful, disobedient and unlawful crowd of protesters.
The small business owners who completed the Accelerate Evangeline program are pictured here with Dr. Geoff Stewart and Jonathan Shirley from ULL, Dr. Gwen Fontenot, and Anita Fontenot. In no particular order, the participants are Hydie Clark, Trina Orgeron, Kimberly Vidrine, Jessica Evans. Bralin Johnson, Sierra Freeman, Sherry Freeman, Brett McElwee, Phil Lemoine, Charles Tate, Kimberly Freeman, Linda Fontenot, Rachel Bellard, and Jimmy and Leona Doucet. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

The small business owners who completed the Accelerate Evangeline program are pictured here with Dr. Geoff Stewart and Jonathan Shirley from ULL, Dr. Gwen Fontenot, and Anita Fontenot. In no particular order, the participants are Hydie Clark, Trina Orgeron, Kimberly Vidrine, Jessica Evans. Bralin Johnson, Sierra Freeman, Sherry Freeman, Brett McElwee, Phil Lemoine, Charles Tate, Kimberly Freeman, Linda Fontenot, Rachel Bellard, and Jimmy and Leona Doucet. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Stepping on the accelerator

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Monday, August 23, 2021
Following a six-week training sponsored by the Evangeline Parish Chamber of Commerce and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Entrepreneurship and Development Center (ULLEDC), participants of the Accelerate Evangeline program celebrated with a luncheon held at the Hatchery in Vidrine and...
Arthur Sampson is pictured holding a poster at Wednesday’s meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board. The poster reads “Evangeline Parish School Board President Is A Dictator???” It is in response to the board not allowing Sampson to speak at the last meeting. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Arthur Sampson is pictured holding a poster at Wednesday’s meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board. The poster reads “Evangeline Parish School Board President Is A Dictator???” It is in response to the board not allowing Sampson to speak at the last meeting. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

EPSB learns latest CDC guidelines

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Monday, August 23, 2021
Dr. Chuck Aswell provided the Evangeline Parish School Board with an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and debunked several myths regarding masking. Dr. Aswell also shared guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pertaining to masking is schools.
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At the Library

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Monday, August 23, 2021
The Library Board of Control and staff extend very heartfelt and sincere prayers of support to our fellow staff members and all patrons who have been affected by this rampant virus.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, August 23, 2021
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.
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COVID issues overcome football program at VPHS

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Monday, August 23, 2021
Ville Platte football recently overcame a quarantine situation within the program. Twenty-six freshman and sophomore players were put into quarantine due to close contact. Those players returned to the program on Thursday, August 19.
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Ordinance is introduced to raise sewer rates

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
The seemingly neverending story of sewer plant problems in Chataignier persists as the chlorine pump is again down.
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MARY GUILLORY

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
Mary Guillory went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She passed away at her home in Crosby, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation for Mary was held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., with the recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m.
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DEBORAH “DEBBIE” KAY P. BOURQUE

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, on Monday, August 16, 2021, for Deborah “Debbie” Kay P. Bourque, 68, who passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
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