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Evangeline Parish representative crowned La. Fur and Wildlife Queen

News Staff

Monday, January 6, 2025

Ashley Gorrell of Baton Rouge, a former Queen Cotton contestant, recently represented Evangeline Parish at the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival Pageant held Saturday, December 28, in Cameron Parish. After being crowned queen, Gorell posed with Cotton Festival Pageant Director Katelyn Calhoun.

Football contest winners are named

News Staff

Monday, January 6, 2025

The winners of the Ville Platte Gazette’s 2024 football contests are pictured. From left are Justin Johnson, the readers’ winner; Richard Guillory, the Pigskin Picks winner; and Joe Arnold, Janet Fontenot, and Kristopher Aguillard, all of Farm Bureau, the business winner.

Sacred Heart names students of the year

News Staff

Monday, December 30, 2024

Sacred Heart has announced its 2024-2025 students of the year. They are pictured from left. Samuel Rider is the 5th grade student of the year, Rowdy Tate is the 8th grade student of the year, and Jillian Mayeaux is the 12th grade student of the year. (Photo courtesy of Kimberly LeJeune)

More festive events are held

News Staff

Thursday, December 26, 2024

The Turkey Creek Christmas parade was held Saturday, December 21 at 11 a.m. It ended in Drouet Park were there were food booths, games and also drawings for free turkeys.

Ville Platte, Pine Prairie hold Christmas parades

News Staff

Thursday, December 19, 2024

The City of Ville Platte held its Christmas parade on Sunday, December 15. The day began with Cookies and Milk with Santa and Mrs. Claus at city hall, and the parade began at 5:30 p.m.

Mamou hosts a Winter wonderland

News Staff

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Because of rainy weather, the Pine Prairie and Mamou Christmas parades were cancelled this past weekend.

Chataignier spreads Christmas cheer

News Staff

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Christmas events in Evangeline Parish began on Sunday, December 1, with the Chataignier Christmas Parade. Lineup began at Carver Elementary School, and the parade ended at the village hall, where Santa Claus was available for photographs. The village Christmas Tree was also lit following the parade.

Player of the Week shirt is presented

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Ashton Bias, of Ville Platte High School, was presented with his T-shirt for being named Player of the Week in Week 10. During a 55-28 loss to Church Point to close out the football season, the Ville Platte quarterback threw three touchdown passes.

Welcome sign is unveiled

News Staff

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

A new welcome sign for the City of Ville Platte was unveiled on Friday, November 8. The new sign is located at the eastern entrance of the city in front of the Tobacco Plus location and was purchased through a grant from the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission.

PPHS 2024 Homecoming Court announced

News Staff

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Pine Prairie Homecoming will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the school gymnasium.

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