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Grand Opening of new Te-Mamou substation is held

Grand Opening of new Te-Mamou substation is held

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Grand Opening of new Te-Mamou substation is held

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Monday, October 7, 2024
On Saturday, September 28, Fire Protection District 2 held a ribbon cutting celebration to officially open the new substation located on Highway 167.
Fun times are had at Le Grand Hoorah

Fun times are had at Le Grand Hoorah

Fun times are had at Le Grand Hoorah

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Le Grand Hoorah, presented by Prairie Heritage Inc., was held at Lakeview Park and Beach from Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29.
Anniversary is celebrated for Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum

Anniversary is celebrated for Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum

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Anniversary is celebrated for Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum, located at 205 N.W. Railroad Ave., in Ville Platte, celebrated its 14th anniversary with an open house on Friday, September 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There was no admission for the event, and visitors were allowed to meet some of their favorite Swamp Pop stars.
McElwee is crowned Queen Cotton LXX

McElwee is crowned Queen Cotton LXX

McElwee is crowned Queen Cotton LXX

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
The 70th Louisiana Cotton Festival held its annual Queen’s Pageant at the Northside Civic Center on Saturday, September 21.
Mamou Family Care celebrates grand opening

Mamou Family Care celebrates grand opening

Mamou Family Care celebrates grand opening

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Monday, September 9, 2024
Savoy Medical Center held a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new beautiful facility, Mamou Family Care, on Friday, August 23. The facility is located at 704 Poinciana Avenue, in Mamou. It was a gorgeous day for the special occasion. The event was a huge success.
Publications students visit Ville Platte Gazette

Publications students visit Ville Platte Gazette

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Publications students visit Ville Platte Gazette

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Students from Kaitlin Deville’s publications class at Sacred Heart visited the Ville Platte Gazette, on Tuesday, September 3. During the tour, the students learned interview tips and information on the overall newspaper process as they will be printing their own quarterly newspaper.
Mamou Junior High JAG students hold debate

Mamou Junior High JAG students hold debate

Mamou Junior High JAG students hold debate

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
To prepare for the election (which was held September 4), the eighth grade JAG students participated in a JAG Career Association local officers debate on Thursday, August 29. The debate was aimed at refining their leadership and communication skills.
New Tournoi royalty crowned Saturday evening

New Tournoi royalty crowned Saturday evening

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New Tournoi royalty crowned Saturday evening

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
The new Tournoi royalty were crowned Saturday evening, August 24, during pageant festivities held at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte. Shown above, from left, are Junior Tournoi Queen Caydance Childers (of Washington), Ms.
Sacred Heart goes back to school

Sacred Heart goes back to school

Sacred Heart goes back to school

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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Sacred Heart School welcomed students back to campus for the 2024-2025 year on Tuesday, August 13. In the top photo, Vivian Ardoin poses with her mom, Alexis Ardoin, at her desk as she starts kindergarten. In the bottom photo, kindergarten student Demi Herboldsheimer colors at her desk.
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