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From left are (back row) Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Roy Serie, Eric Fontenot, Ann Kay Logarbo, Torren LaFleur, Tommy Jones, School Board President Bobby Hamlin, and Superintendent Darwan Lazard; (front row) Amber McCoy, Maegan Moore, and School Board Vice President Sheila Joseph. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

From left are (back row) Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Roy Serie, Eric Fontenot, Ann Kay Logarbo, Torren LaFleur, Tommy Jones, School Board President Bobby Hamlin, and Superintendent Darwan Lazard; (front row) Amber McCoy, Maegan Moore, and School Board Vice President Sheila Joseph. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Aetna presents donation for playground equipment

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Monday, March 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor James Stephens Montessori, Ville Platte Elementary, and Evangeline Reimagine Academy will receive new playground equipment as part of a grant the Evangeline Parish School District received from Aetna Better Health of Louisiana.
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Youths named champions at 89th LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 89th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held Feb. 10 to 17 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
Kali Shiver (left) hands Evangeline Parish Police Juror Tim Causey (right) a basketball schedule poster that was signed by the members of the Sacred Heart girls’ team that advanced to the state basketball tournament for the first time in school history. All police jurors received a similar poster. Also pictured (from top on the right) are jurors Keith Saucier; Kevin Veillon, vice president; Bryan Vidrine, president; Ryan Ardoin; and Brent Guillory. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kali Shiver (left) hands Evangeline Parish Police Juror Tim Causey (right) a basketball schedule poster that was signed by the members of the Sacred Heart girls’ team that advanced to the state basketball tournament for the first time in school history. All police jurors received a similar poster. Also pictured (from top on the right) are jurors Keith Saucier; Kevin Veillon, vice president; Bryan Vidrine, president; Ryan Ardoin; and Brent Guillory. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Sacred Heart girls’ basketball team is congratulated

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The historic season accomplishments of the Sacred Heart Lady Trojan Basketball Team were recognized during the Evangeline Parish Police Jury meeting on Monday, February, 4.
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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)

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)

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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)

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)

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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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