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More players receive Player of the Week shirts

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

(Left photo) During Sacred Heart’s pep rally, on Friday, November 1, Jude Hebert (left) and Jax Fontenot (right) were presented with T-shirts in recognition of being the Ville Platte Gazette Player of the Week.

Halloween is celebrated

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Businesses around town got in the Halloween spirit on Thursday as employees dressed up in their favorite costumes. At the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, the employees at the Ville Platte branch competed against employees of the other branches.

Courville receives Player of the Week shirt

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Monday, November 4, 2024

After his Basile team earned a 26-0 win over Oberlin on Halloween night, Jackson Courville was presented with a T-Shirt in recognition of being the Ville Platte Gazette’s Player of the Week in Week 2. That week he solidified the Bearcats’ win over Mamou with a 1-yard touchdown run.

Communities gather for Halloween events

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Monday, October 28, 2024

A large crowd turned out for the Rock The Block in Ville Platte, on Thursday, October 24, and the Third Annual Boo in da Mou along Sixth Street in Mamou, on Sunday, October 20. Many local businesses from both municipalities gathered to dress up and hand out candy to the youth of the communities.

SMC walks for breast cancer awareness

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

The 16th Annual Savoy Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held on Saturday, October 19, with the renewed hope of increasing awareness, fostering community support, and raising money to make a difference for local individuals fighting cancer.

BESE recognizes Capseta as top educator

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Monday, October 21, 2024

State Teacher and Principal of the Year honorees participated in a day of observances at the Louisiana Department of Education’s Claiborne Building, in Baton Rouge, on October 9.

Sacred Heart High School announces 2024 Homecoming Court

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Sacred Heart High School announces 2024 Homecoming Court

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Sacred Heart High School announced its 2024-2025 Homecoming Court. Members of the court, seated from left to right, are Ava Daigle, Karleigh Ortego, Caitlyn Vidrine, Katherine Fontenot and Jillian Mayeaux.

Good times are had at Cotton Festival

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Good times are had at Cotton Festival

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Monday, October 14, 2024

The carnival at the 70th Louisiana Cotton Festival began on Wednesday, October 9, at the festival’s new location on Lithcote Road, in Ville Platte. Among those enjoying the night was Ville Platte City Attorney Chris Ludeau and his family.

VPHS 2024 Homecoming Court announced

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Ville Platte High announced its 2024-2025 Homecoming Court.

4-H Events begin Cotton Festival

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

The annual 4-H Cotton Pickin’ Pet Show, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, and Cotton Festival Cookery Contest officially kicked off the 70th Louisiana Cotton Festival on Monday, October 7, at the Ville Platte Civic Center.

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