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The BCE softball team is pictured with the state championship trophy. Team members are Adalynn Fontenot, Brylee Fontenot, Emily Fontenot, Kynaddi Ware, Blaiklee Mire, Callie Johnson, Macy Hebert, Laken Fontenot, Ella Ortego, Angel Tezeno, Callie Byrd, Julie Messer, Laikyn O’Conner, Finley Doucet, Avery Kramer, Madison Messer, Jaidyn Santoro, Aniyah George, Ann-Katherine Vidrine, Vayda Maricle, and Macy Hebert. (Photo courtesy of Chuncey Fontenot)

The BCE softball team is pictured with the state championship trophy. Team members are Adalynn Fontenot, Brylee Fontenot, Emily Fontenot, Kynaddi Ware, Blaiklee Mire, Callie Johnson, Macy Hebert, Laken Fontenot, Ella Ortego, Angel Tezeno, Callie Byrd, Julie Messer, Laikyn O’Conner, Finley Doucet, Avery Kramer, Madison Messer, Jaidyn Santoro, Aniyah George, Ann-Katherine Vidrine, Vayda Maricle, and Macy Hebert. (Photo courtesy of Chuncey Fontenot)

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BCE softball wins back-to-back titles

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor For the second year in a row, Bayou Chicot Elementary won the softball junior high state championship. The team clinched the title with a 1-0 win over East Ouachita and a 1-0 win over LaSalle.
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Butler is elected chair

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus elected its 2024-25 officers, selecting Representative Rhonda Butler (R-Turkey Creek) as Chair.
Youth Wrestling Wonders

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Youth Wrestling Wonders

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BATON ROUGE - The wonderful world of wrestling was on display in miniature form at the Louisiana USA Freestyle State Tournament at the Raisin’ Canes Center on the banks of the Mississippi River on Saturday, March 16, when the Bearcat Wrestling Club took 44 young...
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Arrest made in agent- involved shooting

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Monday, March 25, 2024
EVANGELINE PARISH – Following the investigation into the altercation that took place on February 12, 2024, involving a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent, State Police investigators have arrested 43-year-old Johnny Clark of Turkey Creek.
Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director, center, explores questions about culture with from left, Pete Hobbie, of West Virginia, and Jo Vidrine, program and artistic director of Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week at Lakeview Park & Beach, north of Eunice off La. 13. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director, center, explores questions about culture with from left, Pete Hobbie, of West Virginia, and Jo Vidrine, program and artistic director of Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week at Lakeview Park & Beach, north of Eunice off La. 13. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Balfa Week is a time to explore culture, music

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Monday, March 25, 2024
By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor The scene at Lakeview Park & Beach from outside the barn is a green field with cattle in the distance. The sound is musical In the barn and outside Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week participants appear engaged with the program, each other or just being there.
From left are Ville Platte Elementary Assistant Principal Davis Ardoin and Principal Katrina Ardoin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the Year Semifinalist Jessica Capseta, Teacher of the Year Coordinator Grace Sibley, Elementary Supervisor Cherie Fontenot, and Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

From left are Ville Platte Elementary Assistant Principal Davis Ardoin and Principal Katrina Ardoin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the Year Semifinalist Jessica Capseta, Teacher of the Year Coordinator Grace Sibley, Elementary Supervisor Cherie Fontenot, and Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Capseta is state semifinalist

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced the 67 educators advancing one step closer to being named the state’s best.
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Election Day is this Saturday

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Voters in Evangeline Parish will head to the polls on Saturday, March 23, to cast their ballot in the Presidential Preference Primary election.
McNeese State University basketball players take selfies with the Southland Conference Basketball Championship trophy after defeating Nicholls State University, 92-76, on Wednesday, March 13. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

McNeese State University basketball players take selfies with the Southland Conference Basketball Championship trophy after defeating Nicholls State University, 92-76, on Wednesday, March 13. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Pulling rank

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Monday, March 18, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor LAKE CHARLES - With a 92-76 win over Nicholls State University in the Southland Conference Basketball Championship, McNeese State University punched its first ticket to the NCAA Tournament since 2002.
MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT ONE ACADIANA - Shown, from left, Rotarian Bob Dr. William “Tojo” Ward, Megan Duhon, executive director with One Acadiana, and Rotary President-Elect Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT ONE ACADIANA - Shown, from left, Rotarian Bob Dr. William “Tojo” Ward, Megan Duhon, executive director with One Acadiana, and Rotary President-Elect Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Members learn about work of One Acadiana

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Monday, March 18, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Dr. William “Tojo” Ward welcomed Megan Duhon, director of Economic Development with One Acadiana based out of Lafayette, as the guest speaker for the March 12, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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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