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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED - Board members of the Evangeline Parish Economic Authority, from left are board members Liz Chatelain and Brian Ardoin, President Opal Andrus, Representative Rhonda Butler, and board members Maggie Eades and Eric Fontenot. They are shown with Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED - Board members of the Evangeline Parish Economic Authority, from left are board members Liz Chatelain and Brian Ardoin, President Opal Andrus, Representative Rhonda Butler, and board members Maggie Eades and Eric Fontenot. They are shown with Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary: New Economic Development Authority plans are shared

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Brian Ardoin invited Opal Andrus, President of the Evangeline Economic Development Authority (EEDA), to be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, January 14, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
Evangeline Parish festival are queens recognized

Evangeline Parish festival are queens recognized

Evangeline Parish festival are queens recognized

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
The four Evangeline Parish festival queens were recognized during the monthly meeting of the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission held Thursday, January 16, at the Pine Prairie Community Center.
The 22nd annual Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week will be held in Lakeview Park and Beach in March. The week was announced at the Eunice city council meeting on Tuesday with a proclamation. From left, are Jeane Solis, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots; Mayor Scott Fontenot; Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member; and Herb Wiltz, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The 22nd annual Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week will be held in Lakeview Park and Beach in March. The week was announced at the Eunice city council meeting on Tuesday with a proclamation. From left, are Jeane Solis, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots; Mayor Scott Fontenot; Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member; and Herb Wiltz, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Twenty-second annual Balfa Week set at Lakeview

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
The 22nd annual Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week will begin with a pre-Camp Louisiana French language immersion activity on March 24 hosted at the National Park Service’s “Acadian Culture Center” in Eunice. Balfa Week continues March 25 to 28 at Lakeview RV Park.
Parade rules and regulations are announced

Parade rules and regulations are announced

Parade rules and regulations are announced

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
Join the City of Bastrop, Texas, in bringing the Mardi Gras celebration to life with vibrant floats, lively music, and unforgettable fun. The free downtown festivities kick off with the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 am—a family- friendly procession that everyone can enjoy.
Bearcat Romyn Cortez (right) takes on Aidan Angrisano from Dutchtown in the finals at the La. Public Schools State Championships.

Bearcat Romyn Cortez (right) takes on Aidan Angrisano from Dutchtown in the finals at the La. Public Schools State Championships.

Cortez leads Basile grapplers at La. Public School State Championships

News Staff
Monday, January 13, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor GONZALES - The Basile Bearcat wrestling team made a strong showing at the Louisiana Public School State Championships held December 27-28 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, securing 13th place overall with 92 points.
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Boggy Bayou Festival Pageant to be held March 15

News Staff
Monday, January 13, 2025
The Boggy Bayou Queens Pageant is set for Saturday, March 15, at The Sherman Place Event Venue, in Pine Prairie. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and the pageant will begin at 10 a.m. Deadline to enter is March 8 (baby through junior may enter at the door with a $10 late fee). Admission is $5.
Jonathan Dartez holds his outstanding award trophy that he won after his Vermilion Catholic team won the LHSAA Football Division IV Select state championship. (Photo courtesy of Abbeville Meridional)

Jonathan Dartez holds his outstanding award trophy that he won after his Vermilion Catholic team won the LHSAA Football Division IV Select state championship. (Photo courtesy of Abbeville Meridional)

Dartez, outstanding offensive player of Class 1A, has Ville Platte roots

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025
By: CHRIS SINGLETON Written for the LSWA (Editor’s Note: Jonathan Dartez, of Vermilion Catholic, is the son of Sacred Heart graduate Tobie Dartez and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Carol “Flea” Fontenot, of Ville Platte.
Evangeline Parish representative crowned La. Fur and Wildlife Queen

Evangeline Parish representative crowned La. Fur and Wildlife Queen

Evangeline Parish representative crowned La. Fur and Wildlife Queen

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025
Ashley Gorrell of Baton Rouge, a former Queen Cotton contestant, recently represented Evangeline Parish at the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival Pageant held Saturday, December 28, in Cameron Parish. After being crowned queen, Gorell posed with Cotton Festival Pageant Director Katelyn Calhoun.
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Nine-parish juvenile prison proposed

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025
By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER Crowley Post-Signal The chairman of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District recently spoke to the Acadia Parish Police Jury to share plans for a proposed juvenile facility for the district as well as request $1,000 in start-up money for the district committee.
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