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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE GIVEN - State Representative Rhonda Butler (center)presented an update on the recent legislative session in Baton Rouge to the members of the Ville Platte Rotary during the group’s June 11, meeting. She is shown with Rotarian Mitch Fontenot (left) and Rotary President Brian Ardoin (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE GIVEN - State Representative Rhonda Butler (center)presented an update on the recent legislative session in Baton Rouge to the members of the Ville Platte Rotary during the group’s June 11, meeting. She is shown with Rotarian Mitch Fontenot (left) and Rotary President Brian Ardoin (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Rep. Butler presents legislative update

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Monday, June 17, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Mitch Fontenot welcomed State Representative Rhonda Butler as the guest speaker for the June 11, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
Arguably the greatest women’s basketball player in state history, Seimone Augustus played point guard/forward while starring at high school, college and professional levels. Part of three gold medal-winning Olympic teams and four WNBA title teams. Was on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Women as a high school freshman. LSU unveiled a statue in her honor in January 2023. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame)

Arguably the greatest women’s basketball player in state history, Seimone Augustus played point guard/forward while starring at high school, college and professional levels. Part of three gold medal-winning Olympic teams and four WNBA title teams. Was on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Women as a high school freshman. LSU unveiled a statue in her honor in January 2023. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame)

A ride home, and a father’s challenge, launched Augustus on the path to greatness

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
By: ROBIN FAMBROUGH Written for the LSWA (Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of feature stories spotlighting this year’s induction class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
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Pedestrian Killed in Evangeline Parish Crash

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Monday, June 10, 2024
Mamou – On June 8, 2024, shortly before midnight, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana Highway 104 near Studio Lane. The crash claimed the life of 63-year-old Sharron Hampshire of Ville Platte.
Ava Newman (pictured here) was a senior archery member at State. (Photo courtesy of Madison LaTour)

Ava Newman (pictured here) was a senior archery member at State. (Photo courtesy of Madison LaTour)

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Shooting sports empower youth through sportsmanship, skill

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Monday, June 10, 2024
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Madison LaTour, Assistant Extension Agent for Evangeline Parish.) The Evangeline Parish 4-H Shooting Sports Program had a successful competition season.
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DOTD announces work on La. 3096

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Monday, June 10, 2024
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 15 projects around the state received bids in April. Twelve contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $29.8 million.
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Landry’s first regular session as governor ends

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
By: ELIZABETH WHITE AND MADDIE SCOTT LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – Gov. Jeff Landry took office with a conservative agenda and a Republican super-majority in the Legislature after eight years of a Democratic governor, promising sweeping changes in this year’s legislative session.
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Job levels rise in tri-parish area

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Tri-Parish workforce grew by 150 jobs, but the growth was held down by a 200 job loss in St. Landry Parish in data for April released Louisiana Workforce Commission. The total workforce was 68,343, up from 68,193 in April 2023. The Tri-Parish April workforce counts for April are: — St.
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Louisiana’s Annual Free Fishing Weekend to be Held June 8-9

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
By: RENE LEBRETON LDWF The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9.
New President of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission Tony Marks (left) is pictured with Rotary of Ville Platte President Brian Ardoin (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

New President of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission Tony Marks (left) is pictured with Rotary of Ville Platte President Brian Ardoin (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: Marks shares update on tourist commission and LSHOF

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Monday, June 3, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Tony Marks, president of the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission and editor of the Ville Platte Gazette, was the guest speaker for the May 28, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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