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Oakdale Lady Warriors are state runners-up

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor HAMMOND - The old adage of “lightning never strikes twice” proved to be true once again as the defending champion Oakdale Lady Warrior basketball team lost in the state title game of the Non-Select Division IV Girls Marsh Madness.

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Fairview Lady Panthers win 15th state title

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor HAMMOND - When the history of girls’ basketball is written in Louisiana, there will be an appendix listing all of the Fairview Lady Panthers’ 15 state championships. The latest entry in that appendix came on Friday, March 1, as the team defeated Hicks 81-78.

Sacred Heart girls’ basketball head coach Craig Whittington (left) consoles senior player Kali Shiver (right) as she exits the state semifinal game against Southern Lab. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Catnipped

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor HAMMOND - Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships and rallied her troops against the fierce Spartan army.

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Butler’s drug court bill clears state House

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a bill, co-authored by Rhonda Butler, that sets out eligibility requirements for the participation of drug court or specialty court programs, including a newly created program in Evangeline Parish.

Members of the Sacred Heart Lady Trojan basketball team, including Taylor Darbonne, Olivia Tate, Ava Johnson, and Rose Ardoin, celebrate after advancing to the state semi-finals in Hammond. (Gazette photos by Rhett Manuel)

Ladies’ night

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Monday, February 26, 2024

By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – Adversity and hardship can be a ruthless but effective teacher. No one wants to take the road less traveled. But the end result is so rewarding. The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans basketball program has been through the wilderness with this group of seniors.

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Twelve of 14 Bearcats take places of honor on state victory stand

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY - The Basile Bearcats took home the third place team award at the recent LHSAA Division III wrestling tournament and had 12 of its 14 competitors take places of honor on the state victory stand as they finished in the top six in their individual weight...

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Louisiana State Police Release Additional Details Regarding Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Agent-Involved Shooting in Evangeline Parish

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Evangeline Parish – On February 12, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an enforcement agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) was conducting surveillance on a residence located in the 5200 block of Crooked Creek Parkway in Ville Platte. The subject, 43-year-old Johnny E.

Send-off is held for parish royalty

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Prior to festival queens from near and far converging on the state capital for the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals, held February 22 through February 25, the royalty from Evangeline Parish were honored during an event held Thursday, February 15, by the Evangeline Parish Tourist...

Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

With sunny skies overhead, the annual Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras took place on Tuesday, February 13. In the top photo, the Mardi Gras riders approach Oberlin Road near the home of Wanda Verrette. In the photo on the left, one of the riders dances on his horse during the lunch break.

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Sen. Cloud supports sending National Guard to Texas border

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TURKEY CREEK - Senator Heather Cloud unequivocally expressed her support for Gov. Jeff Landry's decision to deploy the Louisiana National Guard to the Texas border in response to the escalating southern border crisis.

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