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Long-time sports reporter is laid to rest

News Staff

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Edward Hilton Daniels, III, passed away peacefully on August 16, surrounded by family. He was 67. Daniels is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Hilton Daniels Jr. and Ursula Grey Daniels, both of New Orleans.

Teams earn recognition from city

News Staff

Monday, August 19, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor All-Star teams that achieved success on the field this summer were recognized during the Ville Platte City Council meeting held Tuesday, August 13. The 6U softball T-Ball team was recognized for reaching the PONY League World Series in Youngsville.

Marks

The Marks Post: A decade in

News Staff

Thursday, August 15, 2024

In what seems like a past life ago, I was the minute clerk for Division A of the 13th Judicial District Court. I still remember one morning like it was yesterday. On that day, 10 years ago, I walked into Judge Larry Vidrine’s office before court and started visiting with the court reporters.

Ryder Cup style match is held between Ville Platte, Eunice Country Clubs

News Staff

Thursday, August 15, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor A Ryder Cup style tournament between the Ville Platte Country Club and the Eunice Country Club dubbed Deux Coupes Paroissial (Two-Parish Cup) was held over two days this past weekend.

2023 Biletnikoff Award winner and unanimous 1st-team All-America Marvin Harrison Jr. (Photo submitted)

Daniels is named to Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List

News Staff

Monday, August 12, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, has released the 2024 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List.

Destiny Lavigne (seated center left) is pictured as she signs to play college softball with Xavier University of Louisiana. Also pictured (from left) are standing Ville Platte High School Principal Shelsy Williams and former Ville Platte High School Assistant Principal Dawn Bellard; seated- Ville Platte High School Softball Coach Devinskie Arvie, Latoya Lavigne, and Ville Platte High School Assistant Coach Shonda Jack. (File photo)

Home run leader thanks her mom for softball success

News Staff

Thursday, August 8, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte High School holder of the home run record will now take her trade to the college level at Xavier University of Louisiana. Along the way, she credits her mom for her successes and learned some valuable advice to pass along to future Lady Bulldogs.

Manuel

Mondo is Louisiana’s and LSU’s greatest, no questions asked

News Staff

Thursday, August 8, 2024

I’ve seen LSU’s Greatest of All-Time, live and in-person, and it was incredible. I’ve eaten a meal with my wife ten feet away from greatness and chosen to respect their privacy. So, who’s the GOAT, and where did I share restaurant space with them? Did I have Plucker’s Wings near Joe Burrow in 2019?

Handling the ceremonial shovels, from left, are Carey Lawson, LSU Eunice Foundation executive director; Kip Bertrand, LSU Eunice Foundation president; Patrick Morrow, LSU Board of Supervisors vice chair; Jeff Willis, LSU Eunice athletic director; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; Rebecca Boniol, LSU Board of Supervisors member; Esperanza Moran, LSU Board of Supervisors member; and Emily Otken, LSU Board of Supervisors student member.

New Bengal Stadium celebrated with indoor groundbreaking

News Staff

Monday, August 5, 2024

By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor It’s the type of idea that anyone who has attended LSUE through the years couldn’t have seen coming even in their wildest visions of growth.

Pair of Bulldog athletes sign to play at next level

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor Two former student athletes from Ville Platte High School have signed on the dotted line to continue their playing careers at the next level.

Duplechin

Despite having playing career cut short, Duplechin made memories that will last

News Staff

Monday, July 29, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor The global COVID-19 pandemic cut his high school playing career short during his senior season at Sacred Heart. Despite that, Christian Duplechin still made memories as a Trojan athlete and learned lessons about himself that he can take with him in his future endeavors.

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