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Junior Dugas plays a Swamp Pop song that he wrote while previously at the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum. He was among the stars at the birthday celebration on Friday, October 27. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Junior Dugas plays a Swamp Pop song that he wrote while previously at the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum. He was among the stars at the birthday celebration on Friday, October 27. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Swamp Pop Museum celebrates birthday

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Several Swamp Pop stars turned out on Friday, October 27, to wish a happy 13th birthday to the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum in Ville Platte. Among the stars in attendance was Junior Dugas, who played a song that he wrote while at the museum last year.
Sheriff Charles Guillory is crowned King of the 2023 La. Swine Festival at the recent Queen’s Pageant held October 14. Abigail Fruge, 2022 Swine Fest Queen, is shown placing the crown. Madeline James-Battles, Swine Festival Association president is at left presenting the king’s commemorative plaque.

Sheriff Charles Guillory is crowned King of the 2023 La. Swine Festival at the recent Queen’s Pageant held October 14. Abigail Fruge, 2022 Swine Fest Queen, is shown placing the crown. Madeline James-Battles, Swine Festival Association president is at left presenting the king’s commemorative plaque.

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Swine Festival crowns sheriff as 2023 king

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor A distinguished figure and lifelong resident of Evangeline Parish, Charles Ray Guillory, was crowned as the King of the 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival on Saturday, October 14.
Senator Heather Cloud Parade Grand Marshal 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival

Senator Heather Cloud Parade Grand Marshal 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival

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Senator Cloud to lead Swine Fest Parade

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Louisiana Swine Festival Association is delighted to announce Senator Heather Cloud as the distinguished Grand Marshal for the 2023 Swine Festival Parade. On Sunday, November 5, at 1 p.m.
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)

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)

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Mr. speaker

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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

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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

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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)

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

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Deshotel is re-elected clerk

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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)

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

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Guillory is Tournoi champ

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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

Mickal, of Lafayette, is crowned Queen Cotton LXIX

Mickal, of Lafayette, is crowned Queen Cotton LXIX

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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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