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Petting Zoo

Petting Zoo

Children enjoy petting zoo at library

To kick off its Summer Reading program, the main branch of the Evangeline Parish Library in Ville Platte welcomed Bar None Ranch Pony and Petting Zoo Parties on Wednesday, June 9. Pictured is the large crowd gathers around the petting zoo area to enjoy playing with the animals.
The house that Long built

The house that Long built

The house that Long built

State Senator Heather Cloud in connection with State Representatives Rhonda Butler, Dewitt Carrier, Phillip Deviller, and Daryl Deshotel hosted a Constituent Day on Monday, June 7, where residents of Senate District 28 were treated to a guided tour of the state capitol, a chance to sit in on Senate...
Photo courtesy of Evangeline Chamber of Commerce

Photo courtesy of Evangeline Chamber of Commerce

MERCY REGIONAL FAMILY HEALTHCARE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING

A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, for Mercy Regional Family Healthcare located in front of Mercy Regional Medical Center. It was an exciting day for Dr. Jody Johnson, general surgeon, and Brooklyn Latour, family nurse practitioners.
Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain

Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain

Memorial Day observance is again held at courthouse

The annual Memorial Day observance was again held outside the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Monday, May 31. The event was put on by the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America in collaboration with the local Catholic Daughters of America.
Sen. Cloud presents proclamation

Sen. Cloud presents proclamation

Sen. Cloud presents proclamation

State Senator Heather Cloud presented a proclamation to Pine Prairie High School in recognition for being nationally recognized in closing the achievement gap for special needs and low socioeconomic status children.
HUNDREDFOLD COFFEE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING

HUNDREDFOLD COFFEE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING

HUNDREDFOLD COFFEE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING

HUNDREDFOLD COFFEE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING - A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, May 14, 2021 for Hundredfold Coffee located at 119 S. Coreil in Ville Platte. It was an exciting day for Owners Steven and Sarahi Sawtelle.
BEST SAUCE

BEST SAUCE

BEST SAUCE

Tracy Richardson of Basile took first place honors at the 2021 Bike Fest and Sauce Cook-Off held in Oakdale on Saturday, May 1. She was representing the Pineywood Trailriders and was sponsored by Top Dollar Trucking.
BHS Class of 2022 receive senior rings

BHS Class of 2022 receive senior rings

BHS Class of 2022 receive senior rings

Members of the Basile High School Class of 2022 show off their high school graduation rings which were handed out by their parents at the traditional ring ceremony held at the school gym on Wednesday, May 19.
Locals attend PJA Convention

Locals attend PJA Convention

Locals attend PJA Convention

All things Evangeline Parish Tourism were on display at the Police Jury Association of Louisiana Annual Convention last week at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.
Activities resume at Chateau Des Amis

Activities resume at Chateau Des Amis

Activities resume at Chateau Des Amis

Ville Platte Councilman Bryant Riggs began hosting bingo games and cooking for residents at Chateau des Amis when he was running for office but continued after his election because he enjoyed the residents so much.