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Among those pictured are Evangeline Chamber of Commerce board members Linda Fontenot and Dr. Gwen Fontenot, Elementary Supervisor Cherie Fontenot, Evangeline Parish School Board members Karen Vidrine and Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Middle School Supervisor Sherral Tezeno, and Maintenance Supervisor Rico Guillory. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Among those pictured are Evangeline Chamber of Commerce board members Linda Fontenot and Dr. Gwen Fontenot, Elementary Supervisor Cherie Fontenot, Evangeline Parish School Board members Karen Vidrine and Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Middle School Supervisor Sherral Tezeno, and Maintenance Supervisor Rico Guillory. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

A gem of a gym

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VIDRINE – The basketball court in this former country high school was nearing the end of its shelf life. The windows in the gymnasium were cracked, weathered, and worn. Enter then the Evangeline Parish School Board upon the recommendation of Superintendent Darwan Lazard.
Robertson

Robertson

LSHOF inductee Robertson passes away at 79

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
Phil Robertson, a Vivian native and a 2020 inductee in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, passed away on May 25, at the age of 79. While known to so many as “The Duck Commander,” according to his obituary, he was simply Phil, Dad, Papaw Phil, and the rock his family.
Caden Askey, of Pine Prairie High School, was named the All-Parish most valuable player in baseball. The former Panther slugged 4 home runs and 19 RBI and scored 31 runs. On the mound, he went 7-1 with an ERA of 2.91. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Caden Askey, of Pine Prairie High School, was named the All-Parish most valuable player in baseball. The former Panther slugged 4 home runs and 19 RBI and scored 31 runs. On the mound, he went 7-1 with an ERA of 2.91. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Askey shows off his colors as parish MVP

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - Society today puts a lot of emphasis on value. For shoppers, value comes from a cheap price for a big product. For fast-food lovers, value comes from how many patties are on their hamburger. Values have a role to play in baseball as well.
Dylan Duplechain, of Mamou High School, was named the All-Parish coach of the year in baseball. He guided his team to a best-of-three series win over Many in the first round of the playoffs. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Dylan Duplechain, of Mamou High School, was named the All-Parish coach of the year in baseball. He guided his team to a best-of-three series win over Many in the first round of the playoffs. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Duplechain guides young squad to early success

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Dylan Duplechain is only in his second season as head baseball coach of the Mamou Green Demons, however, he is already seeing success from his team that is predominately comprised of freshmen and sophomores.
McNeese Cowboys senior thrower Marcus Francis has been selected as the 2025 Southland Conference Men’s Outdoor Field Performer of the Year. (Photo courtesy of McNeese Athletics)

McNeese Cowboys senior thrower Marcus Francis has been selected as the 2025 Southland Conference Men’s Outdoor Field Performer of the Year. (Photo courtesy of McNeese Athletics)

Francis earns SLC Men’s Outdoor Field Performer of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Reporter LAKE CHARLES – McNeese Cowboys senior thrower Marcus Francis has been selected as the 2025 Southland Conference Men's Outdoor Field Performer of the Year.
Sports Headline

Sports Headline

LSU baseball will host NCAA Regional for 28th time

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Reporter BATON ROUGE -- The LSU Tigers will begin their quest to reach Omaha at Alex Box Stadium. LSU (43-14) earned the No. 6 national seed and will serve as host for the Baton Rouge Regional, which begins play this Friday.
Athletic physicals are held

Athletic physicals are held

Athletic physicals are held

News Staff
Monday, May 26, 2025
Medical professionals from across the community came together on Thursday, May 22, as Healthworks Rehab LLC, in Ville Platte, again hosted the high school athletic physicals for Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Sacred Heart.
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Sports Headline

McNeese adds Tulsa guard Archie out of NCAA Transfer Portal

News Staff
Monday, May 26, 2025
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Reporter LAKE CHARLES – The McNeese men's basketball team is starting to come together. Cowboys head coach Bill Armstrong has announced the signing of Tulsa guard Tyshawn Archie.
Amelia Fontenot, a senior member of the Sacred Heart Lady Trojans, had a 12-2 record and a 2.96 ERA along with 163 strikeouts. She was also the leading hitter on the team. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Amelia Fontenot, a senior member of the Sacred Heart Lady Trojans, had a 12-2 record and a 2.96 ERA along with 163 strikeouts. She was also the leading hitter on the team. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Fontenot quietly leads with her bat and arm

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - United States President Teddy Roosevelt, regarding foreign policy, often said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” This policy also applies in softball and was employed this past season by Sacred Heart’s Amelia Fontenot.
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