State legend gives back in Ville Platte

  • Former LSU and New Orleans Saints receiver Devery Henderson (center) spoke to the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place Friday. Henderson touched on the importance of positive influences, hard work and interacted with the children while accompanying Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser (left). Also pictured is Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine (right). (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)
    Former LSU and New Orleans Saints receiver Devery Henderson (center) spoke to the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place Friday. Henderson touched on the importance of positive influences, hard work and interacted with the children while accompanying Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser (left). Also pictured is Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine (right). (Gazette photo by Rhett Manuel)
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE — Devery Henderson can never seem to say “no.” Except when it comes to demonstrating touchdown dances. The former LSU and New Orleans Saints wide receiver spoke to the children of the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place on Friday about his career and the importance of positive incluences and hard work in their lives while watching them demonstrate things…

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