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SHS 2026 Homecoming Court announced

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Sacred Heart High School announced its 2026-2027 Homecoming Court. Sitting L to R: Eliza LaHaye, Laura Attales, Carlee Fontenot, Raylee Jo Young, and Riley Fontenot; standing same order: Blayklee Thibodeaux, Elliana Johnson, Emily Ardoin, Lillee LaTour, Jenna Veillon, and Maci Droddy.

MHS 2026 Homecoming Court announced

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Mamou High announces its 2026-2027 Homecoming Court.

Speaker Johnson’s chief of staff visits Save the Children Head Start locations

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Ruth Ward, Chief of Staff for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s office, visited Ville Platte on Friday, October 9. She was in town to tour the two Save the Children Head Start centers located in Ville Platte to learn more about their program and tour the facilities.

VPHS 2026 Homecoming Court announced

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Ville Platte High announces its 2026-2027 Homecoming Court.

18th Annual Savoy Cancer Center Walk held

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

On Saturday, October 3, the 18th Annual Savoy Cancer Center Walk was held indoors at the Mamou Recreational Center.

Funds are received for Mr. Perfect

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

As in year’s past, riders of the Louisiana Tournoi put money into a pot for the Mr. Perfect Lotto. The funds are then matched by The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and are then given to the rider who collects all 21 rings of the Tournoi.

Parish library holds 3D printing workshop

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Monday, October 5, 2026

The main branch of the Evangeline Parish Library held a free 3D Printing workshop on Monday, September 28.

Queen Cotton LXXII crowned

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Ashley Ann Gorrell of Baton Rouge, the 23-year-old daughter of Samantha and Randall Rowlands, was crowned Queen Cotton LXXII during pageant festivities held Saturday afternoon, September 26, at the Northside Civic Center.

Cotton demonstration held at Senior Center

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Monday, September 28, 2026

Ahead of the upcoming 72nd Annual Cotton Festival, Belinda Berzas demonstrated cotton weaving, looming and spinning for guests at the Evangeline Council on Aging Senior Center on Thursday, September 24.

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Who will be Queen Cotton LXXII

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Two young ladies are vying for the honor of being named Queen Cotton LXXII. The two hopefuls are Ashley Gorrell (left) and Taylyn Lacombe (right). Gorrell is sponsored by the Port Barre Lions Club, and Lacombe is sponsored by the Louisiana Tournoi Association.

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