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Macy (M.J.) Chauvin (8) legs out a single in Pine Prairie’s 3-2 loss to Jena in the softball state semifinal game. She had two of her team’s four hits. (Photo by Craig Franklin)

Macy (M.J.) Chauvin (8) legs out a single in Pine Prairie’s 3-2 loss to Jena in the softball state semifinal game. She had two of her team’s four hits. (Photo by Craig Franklin)

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Not enough shot in their sling

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor David once killed the mighty giant Goliath with just a slingshot. A slingshot, though, was not enough for the Pine Prairie softball team to get past the Jena Lady Giants in the state softball semifinals as the Lady Panthers fell 3-2.
This photo of Marcus Guillory reacting as he collects all seven rings during the first round of the Tournoi earned 1st place in Best News Photo.

This photo of Marcus Guillory reacting as he collects all seven rings during the first round of the Tournoi earned 1st place in Best News Photo.

“Ledeing” by example: Ville Platte Gazette, The Basile Weekly combine for 28 LPA awards at banquet

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Louisiana Press Association announced the winners of the 2024 Better Newspaper Competition on May 2, at the Baton Rouge City Club. Each taking home 14 awards were the Ville Platte Gazette and The Basile Weekly. Both newspapers tied for second place for newspaper of the year in Division 4.
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DOTD warns residents of toll scam texts

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), along with GeauxPass, Louisiana’s statewide toll system, would like to remind residents of a nationwide “smishing” scam.
Retired Maj. Gen. Bennett Landreneau, left, and Dr. Paul Coreil, LSUA chancellor (Photo courtesy of LSUA Strategic Communications)

Retired Maj. Gen. Bennett Landreneau, left, and Dr. Paul Coreil, LSUA chancellor (Photo courtesy of LSUA Strategic Communications)

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LSUA honors Landreneau on newly unveiled Wall of Distinction

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
ALEXANDRIA — The Office of the Chancellor at Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) recently unveiled the new LSUA Wall of Distinction in a special ceremony, naming retired Maj. Gen. Bennett C. Landreneau as its 2025 honoree.
Pictured from left to right: Superintendent’s secretary Angelia Arvie, Teacher Quality Supervisor Grace Vidrine Sibley, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Honoree Pauline Toussaint, Title I Director Maryann Fontenot, and Support Personnel Coordinator Sherral Tezeno. (Photo by Tone Tezeno)

Pictured from left to right: Superintendent’s secretary Angelia Arvie, Teacher Quality Supervisor Grace Vidrine Sibley, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Honoree Pauline Toussaint, Title I Director Maryann Fontenot, and Support Personnel Coordinator Sherral Tezeno. (Photo by Tone Tezeno)

Toussaint is named finalist for Louisiana Outstanding School Support Employee Award

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Monday, May 5, 2025
VILLE PLATTE — Pauline Toussaint, media lab secretary for Evangeline Parish Schools, has been named one of ten finalists for the Louisiana Department of Education’s prestigious Outstanding School Support Employee (SSE) Award.
Miss Boggy Bayou XXXIX Kale Elizabeth Cloud

Miss Boggy Bayou XXXIX Kale Elizabeth Cloud

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Miss Boggy Bayou Kale Elizabeth Cloud:

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Monday, May 5, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “This year, I have experienced so many things that have truly changed my life, but one that sticks out the most is being able to bring so much to the residents of Prairie Manor Nursing Home,” Boggy Bayou Queen XXXIX Kale Elizabeth Cloud admits.
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How it all began 41 years ago

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Monday, May 5, 2025
By: BERNICE ARDOIN Special to The Gazette Forty-one years ago, before Prairie Manor Nursing Home was ever built, the first Boggy Bayou Festival was held where the nursing home now sits.
Standing is Michael Simms, Ph. D. (geology, hydrogeology) as he points out the location of the three currently proposed sites for carbon dioxide sequestration in Allen Parish. Seated is Emily Welch, who served as the moderator during the public hearing held Monday, April 28. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

Standing is Michael Simms, Ph. D. (geology, hydrogeology) as he points out the location of the three currently proposed sites for carbon dioxide sequestration in Allen Parish. Seated is Emily Welch, who served as the moderator during the public hearing held Monday, April 28. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

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Risk assessment is presented

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor OBERLIN - Risks, hazards, and other vital information regarding proposed carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration projects in Allen Parish were presented during a public hearing held Monday, April 28, at the Allen Parish Civic Center.
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