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BEST SAUCE

BEST SAUCE

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BEST SAUCE

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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

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BHS Class of 2022 receive senior rings

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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

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Locals attend PJA Convention

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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

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Activities resume at Chateau Des Amis

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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.
AT MAY CROWNING

AT MAY CROWNING

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AT MAY CROWNING

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Recent First Communion recipients attended the May Crowning Ceremony and Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church. They are pictured with Father Keenan Brown, pastor, after the May 8 4 p.m. Mass.
JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS ATTEND RETREAT

JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS ATTEND RETREAT

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JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS ATTEND RETREAT

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Kayla Stansbury and Dane Adams of Lafayette conducted a retreat Saturday, May 8 for St. Augustine Catholic Church’s junior high girls in grades six through eight with a total of 22 attendees.
Photo courtesy of LBA

Photo courtesy of LBA

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Alfred receives scholarship

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Monday, May 17, 2021
The Louisiana Bankers Education Council has awarded their annual college scholarships thanks to the generous support of LBA members. Each fall, LBEC offers cash scholarships to incoming freshmen who have at least one parent employed with a bank or if the student is employed with a bank in Louisiana.
Photos courtesy of Heritage Manor

Photos courtesy of Heritage Manor

Resident and Employee of the Month are named for May

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Robert “Bobby” Dougia (top photo) was chosen as resident of the month for May at Heritage Manor. He has three children, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He enjoys socializing and playing card games. Employee of the month for May at Heritage Manor is Nancy Leger (bottom photo).
Bellard receives award

Bellard receives award

Bellard receives award

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Carleen Bellard, director of Evangeline Parish Community Action Agency, received her award after being the Women with Heart winner from Evangeline Parish. The award is given to a woman from St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes who shows a vision and drive to make a lasting impact on their communities.
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