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Candidacy of legislative candidate is questioned

News Staff
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor A hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, before front of the honorable Judge Marcus L. Fontenot, in regards to an objection of the candidacy of Todd P. McKellar, who is a candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives District 38.
Butler

Butler

State Rep. speaks about economic district

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor When State Representative Rhonda Butler first took office, she began networking with officials in St. Landry Parish in order to create a similar economic development district here in Evangeline Parish.
Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel was the first person to qualify for the upcoming October elections. Qualifying began on Tuesday, August 8, and runs will end today, August 10, at 4:30 p.m. Deshotel is seeking his fourth term as clerk and is pictured as he signs the form which will be sent to the secretary of state’s office. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel was the first person to qualify for the upcoming October elections. Qualifying began on Tuesday, August 8, and runs will end today, August 10, at 4:30 p.m. Deshotel is seeking his fourth term as clerk and is pictured as he signs the form which will be sent to the secretary of state’s office. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Qualifying begins

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The ballot for the October elections began taking shape as prospective candidates filled out their necessary paperwork during the qualifying period which began on Tuesday, August 8.
Giglio

Giglio

Giglio is laid to rest

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Funeral services for Barry Giglio were held Wednesday, August 9, at 12 noon, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse. Visitation preceded the funeral at the church and began at 9 a.m., and burial followed at Lakelawn Cemetery in Metairie.
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Local Headline

Burn ban is issued

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Bryan Vidrine, as a result of the current weather conditions, has ordered a parish wide burn ban on all private burnings in the parish, including all municipalities. The ban includes anything with an open flame that produces ember.
Several volunteers are pictured as they help clean up the Ville Platte Native Plant Heritage Garden on Saturday, August 5. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)

Several volunteers are pictured as they help clean up the Ville Platte Native Plant Heritage Garden on Saturday, August 5. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)

Samedi dans le parc

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Despite the heat, dozens of volunteers turned up on Saturday, August 5, to help clean up the Ville Platte Native Plant Heritage Garden. The clean up event was organized by the Community of Jesus Crucified in St. Martinville.
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Local Headline

Charges are upgraded

News Staff
Monday, August 7, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police, on Thursday, August 3, announced charges against 23-year-old Vonteeko Anderson have been upgraded to include first degree murder.
Shown, from left, are EPTC board member Melissa Clavier, EPTC vice president Wanda Verrette, board member Tony Marks, Trey Job with the City of Bastrop, Kathy Danielson with the City of Bastrop, EPTC president Opal Andrus, second vice president Derrell Thomas and EP Tourism Marketing Manager Elizabeth West. Kneeling in front is board member Paula Darbonne. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth West)

Shown, from left, are EPTC board member Melissa Clavier, EPTC vice president Wanda Verrette, board member Tony Marks, Trey Job with the City of Bastrop, Kathy Danielson with the City of Bastrop, EPTC president Opal Andrus, second vice president Derrell Thomas and EP Tourism Marketing Manager Elizabeth West. Kneeling in front is board member Paula Darbonne. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth West)

Mardi Gras aux Bastrop

News Staff
Monday, August 7, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Last fall, Bastrop, Texas, Assistant City Manager Trey Job discussed the idea of the City of Bastrop hosting its own Mardi Gras celebration to Bastrop Special Events Manager Kathy Danielson.
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Cloud

Sen. Cloud takes stance on crime after shooting

News Staff
Monday, August 7, 2023
VILLE PLATTE – In response to the recent surge in violence and shootings in Ville Platte, Senator Heather Cloud is taking a firm stance to address these critical issues head-on.
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