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LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin addresses members of the media on the final day of SEC Media Days in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Dave Wilson)

LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin addresses members of the media on the final day of SEC Media Days in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Dave Wilson)

“Lane” shift ahead

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor TAMPA, Fla. - Relationships matter. But, sometimes, these relationships get toxic when they focus on inordinate attachments instead of what really matters in life, such as family matters.
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Work begins on La. Hwy 29

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that construction is underway on a $9.1 million highway improvement project on La. 29 from La. 13 to La. 758 in Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes. The 5.
Secretary Landry unveils 2026 “I Voted” sticker design

Secretary Landry unveils 2026 “I Voted” sticker design

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Secretary Landry unveils 2026 “I Voted” sticker design

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry unveiled the design for the 2026 “I Voted” sticker on Tuesday, July 28, at Louisiana’s Old Governor’s Mansion. The artwork for this year’s sticker was created by New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne, who also attended the unveiling.
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Stewart elected to board of directors

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Monday, July 27, 2026
At the American Public Power Association (APPA) Annual Business Meeting, which was held during this year’s National Conference in Boston, Mass., LUS Director Jeffrey Stewart, a 1996 graduate of Sacred Heart High School, was elected to serve a three-year term on the APPA Board of Directors.
Charlee Smith (center) is shown with her parents Chris and Krystle Smith at the CYLA awards program in Baton Rouge.

Charlee Smith (center) is shown with her parents Chris and Krystle Smith at the CYLA awards program in Baton Rouge.

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Local Catholic student wins La. KC scholarship

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Monday, July 27, 2026
Staff Report BATON ROUGE — Basile High School senior Charlee Smith earned statewide recognition on Saturday, April 11, placing second in the Louisiana Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership Award (CYLA) competition.
(Left photo) The Ville Platte 8U Elite All-Stars claimed the championship at the PONY World Series, which was played in Buda, Texas. Team members and coaches are pictured as they ride in a championship parade on Tuesday, July 14. Head coach is Sam Miller; and players are Aimee Fontenot, Alyssa Blood, Ava Fontenot, Eleanor Fontenot, Emma Kate Fontenot, Jolie Ludeau, Journey Broussard, Landry Leger, Lyla Miller, Nora Delafosse, Remi Veillon, and Ro’Miyah Hill. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

(Left photo) The Ville Platte 8U Elite All-Stars claimed the championship at the PONY World Series, which was played in Buda, Texas. Team members and coaches are pictured as they ride in a championship parade on Tuesday, July 14. Head coach is Sam Miller; and players are Aimee Fontenot, Alyssa Blood, Ava Fontenot, Eleanor Fontenot, Emma Kate Fontenot, Jolie Ludeau, Journey Broussard, Landry Leger, Lyla Miller, Nora Delafosse, Remi Veillon, and Ro’Miyah Hill. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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World Series champions are honored

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - For the first time in memory, two Ville Platte All-Star teams were crowned World Series champions at the same time. Earning that distinction this year were the 10U and 8U Elite PONY League All-Stars.
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EPSO, ATC conduct joint operation at businesses

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction the state, recently conducted a joint operation that resulted in citations being issued to local businesses.
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Parish jail is cited for health issues

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor After a recent inspection, the kitchen of the Evangeline Parish Jail, located inside the parish courthouse, received a notice of non-critical violations from the state’s Office of Public Health.
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