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Congressman Mike Johnson (center), newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, shares a laugh with Joey West (left) and former School Board President Wayne Dardeau (right) during a town hall event held last year in Pine Prairie. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Mr. speaker

News Staff

Monday, October 30, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor After receiving every vote from his Republican colleagues in the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, who represents Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, edged out Democratic nominee Hakeem Jeffries to become the next speaker of the house.

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EPSO receives DOJ compliance report

News Staff

Monday, October 30, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has received its fourth compliance report from the Department of Justice, which shows significant improvements since the agreement was reached in 2018.

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Louisiana Swine Festival is set in Basile

News Staff

Monday, October 30, 2023

BASILE - Everyone is invited to attend the 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival will be held Nov. 3-5 in Basile with the activities of the weekend centered at the Town Park at 2000 Stagg Avenue. Enjoy Friday’s Talent Show at 6 p.m. at the Basile HIgh School gym.

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PAR releases guide to November amendments

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released its guide to the four proposed Constitutional Amendments that will be on the November ballot. Amendment 1 would set deadlines to veto bills and rules for veto sessions.

Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel celebrates his election night victory with his grandson, Stetson Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Deshotel is re-elected clerk

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor With 70% of the votes cast, Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel was re-elected to a fourth term in office on Saturday, October 14.

Tournoi champion Marcus Guillory (left) is presented his First Place trophy by Tournoi Queen Shelbi Guidry. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Guillory is Tournoi champ

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor With an average time of 13.627 and a total of 19 rings collected, Marcus Guillory was named champion of the Tournoi on Sunday, October 15. In round one, Guillory ran a time of 13.400 and caught seven rings. He then, in the middle round, ran a time of 13.

Mickal, of Lafayette, is crowned Queen Cotton LXIX

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Amelia Claire Mickal, the 20-year-old daughter of Tim and Colleen Mickal of Lafayette, was crowned Queen Cotton LXIX during pageant festivities held Saturday afternoon, October 14, at the Northside Civic Center.

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Chataignier accepts sidewalk grant

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Ronnie Landreneau, with J. Ronald Landreneau and Associates, told the Chataignier village council, during its meeting on Monday, October, 16, the village was approved to receive a $1.3 million grant for sidewalk improvements.

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Tri-Parish area lags behind state in health ranking

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Staff Report The Tri-Parish lags behind the state and nation in most health rankings, according to the 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps issued by he University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Some 24% of St. Landry Parish residents live in poor or fair health.

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Election Day is set for Saturday

News Staff

Thursday, October 12, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor During the early voting period for the October 14 election, 1,717 parish residents cast their ballot in person at the registrar of voters office. On election day, the polls will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.

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