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Cotton Festival youth royalty crowned September 20

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Monday, October 6, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Cotton Festival Youth Royalty were crowned during pageant festivities held at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte on Saturday, September 20.

Grand Parade of Cotton information

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Grand Parade of Cotton information

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Monday, October 6, 2025

The Louisiana Cotton Festival’s Grand Parade of Cotton has been scheduled for 12 noon Sunday, October 12. Lineup will begin at 10:30 a.m. All entries must be received by Wednesday, October 8, by 5 p.m. Forms can be mailed to 1322 Lee St., Ville Platte, LA. 70586.

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Cotton Royalty

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Monday, October 6, 2025

1954- King Dave Pearce and Queen Janice Hebert 1955- King John B. Fournet and Queen Myrna Bea Soileau 1956- King Sidney J. McCrory and Queen Geraldine Rogers 1957- King Joel Lafayette Fletcher and Queen Annette Soileau 1958- DeLesseps S. Morrison and Queen Sandra Lemoine 1959- King T.A.

Contradansers keep tradition alive at Cotton Festival

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Contradansers keep tradition alive at Cotton Festival

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Monday, October 6, 2025

This year’s youth Contradanse team has been practicing hard under the leadership of instructors Melanie and Rob Soileau. They are (from left) front row- Rayna McDaniel, Liam Soileau, Bryce Courville, Nathan Aucoin; back row- Ella Fuselier, AJ Rose, Abby Rose. (Photo courtesy of Melanie Soileau)

Swamp Pop Museum celebrates 15 years

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

The Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum celebrated its 15th anniversary on Friday, September 26, with an annual open house from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Several Swamp Pop legends were in attendance to reminisce about the past and celebrate Swamp Pop’s future.

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EPSD names its teachers of the year

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

On Wednesday, September 24, 18 exceptional educators from across Evangeline Parish School District (EPSD) gathered at the district’s technology center for the annual Teacher of the Year (TOY) training.

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LSUE launches series with legislators

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Monday, September 29, 2025

EUNICE – LSU Eunice officially launched its new conversation series, “Let’s Talk,” on Thursday, September 25, with a program designed to foster dialogue and reflection on timely issues. The inaugural event, held in the South Commons Area of the Dr.

Basile’s Alli Chaumont is shown on the floor of the House of Representatives Chamber at the Louisiana State Capitol.

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Capitol calling

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Monday, September 29, 2025

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BATON ROUGE — From the quiet streets of Basile to the bustling halls of the Louisiana State Capitol, Alli Chaumont is proving that small-town roots can lead to big opportunities.

Queen Cotton LXXI crowned

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Chloe Guilbeau, the 23-year-old daughter of Jacob and Amanda Guilbeau, of Rayne, was crowned Queen Cotton LXXI during pageant festivities held Saturday afternoon, September 20, at the Northside Civic Center.

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Task force executes two arrest warrants

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor Members of the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed two arrest warrants recently.

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