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Bearcat Romnyn Cortez (at right) was the runner-up in the heavyweight division at the La. Classic in Gonzales.

Bearcat Romnyn Cortez (at right) was the runner-up in the heavyweight division at the La. Classic in Gonzales.

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Cortez claims runner-up spot at Louisiana Classic

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor GONZALES - At the 52nd annual Louisiana Classic Tournament, held January 17-18 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, five Basile High wrestlers competed, with all of them winning at least one match.
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Charlie to be honored at festival

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Monday, January 27, 2025
The Mamou Cajun Music Festival has announced its honoree for this year’s event. According to a social media post, the 52nd annual festival will be held on September 12 and 13, and its honoree this year will be Cajun musician, DJ, and preservationist Fred Charlie.
New 457 Area Code is announced

New 457 Area Code is announced

New 457 Area Code is announced

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
To ensure new telephone numbers are available, the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the addition of the new 457 area code to the geographic region served by the 318 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay. What is an area code overlay?
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)

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Ville Platte Rotary: New Economic Development Authority plans are shared

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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

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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)

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Twenty-second annual Balfa Week set at Lakeview

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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

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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.

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Cortez leads Basile grapplers at La. Public School State Championships

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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

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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

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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.
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