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Increased fire danger is reported

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

FIRE DANGER INCREASING MONDAY... .A tropical wave moving across the Gulf of Mexico will increase gradient winds over the region which may further exacerbate fire danger.

A rosary was prayed prior to the annual Charlene Richard Anniversary Mass. This year marks the 64th anniversary of the passing of the “Little Cajun Saint.” (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

Annual Mass is hosted in honor of “Little Cajun Saint”

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor RICHARD — By the time the Rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, "The Little Cajun Saint," every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled.

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McKellar is disqualified

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Todd McKellar has been disqualified as a candidate for State Representative in District 38 following a ruling from the honorable Judge Marcus Fontenot. Full coverage in Sunday’s Gazette.

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Candidacy of legislative candidate is questioned

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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.

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State Rep. speaks about economic district

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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.

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List of candidates is complete for October elections

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Monday, August 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor The list of candidates for the October election is now complete as the qualifying period ended at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 10.

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

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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.

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Giglio is laid to rest

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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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Burn ban is issued

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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)

Samedi dans le parc

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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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