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State Representative Rhonda Butler (left) is pictured as she announces the formation of two Star Academies in Evangeline Parish. Among those pictured in the foreground are (from left) Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Board Attorney Betsy Jackson, Board Chief Financial Officer Amy Lafleur, and Assistant Superintendent Michael Lombas. (Photo courtesy of Debby Lawson)

State Representative Rhonda Butler (left) is pictured as she announces the formation of two Star Academies in Evangeline Parish. Among those pictured in the foreground are (from left) Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Board Attorney Betsy Jackson, Board Chief Financial Officer Amy Lafleur, and Assistant Superintendent Michael Lombas. (Photo courtesy of Debby Lawson)

Mamou, BCE earn Star Academy status

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor State Representative Rhonda Butler, during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting on Wednesday, June 7, announced Mamou Junior High and Bayou Chicot Elementary have been designated at Star Academies.
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SLCC’s C.B. Coreil Campus now enrolling for Fall

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Monday, June 12, 2023
In Ville Platte, you can study close to where you live and work. SLCC’s C.B. Coreil Campus offers both hands-on training programs as well as associate degree programs. SLCC is now enrolling for fall in a variety of programs including Welding and Medical Assistant.
DESHOTEL DISCUSSES AGRICULTURE - New Evangeline Parish County Agent Vince Deshotel (second from left), along with his daughter Emily Deshotel, gave an update on agriculture and 4-H in Evangeline Parish during the May 30, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. They are shown with Rotary President Larry Lachney (left) and Rotarian Wayne Vidrine (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

DESHOTEL DISCUSSES AGRICULTURE - New Evangeline Parish County Agent Vince Deshotel (second from left), along with his daughter Emily Deshotel, gave an update on agriculture and 4-H in Evangeline Parish during the May 30, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. They are shown with Rotary President Larry Lachney (left) and Rotarian Wayne Vidrine (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Deshotel talks AgCenter and agriculture

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Monday, June 5, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Wayne Vidrine welcomed new LSU AgCenter County Agent and Evangeline Parish Chair Vincent (Vince) Deshotel as the special guest for the May 30, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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Representative Butler announces new boat ramp

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Monday, June 5, 2023
State Representative Rhonda Butler announced she received word from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that DOTD (Department of Transportation and Development) has approved the permit for a new boat ramp on Bayou Cocodrie at the Whiteville exit.
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Soileau is named among top CFOs in state

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
BY: TONY MARKS Editor The publication Finance and Investing has released its list of the top 25 chief financial officers in Louisiana. According to the publication, “This year’s awardees play a crucial role in helping to shape the economic landscape of Louisiana.
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Jobless rate, workforce unchanged from a year ago

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Staff Report The Tri-Parish workforce in April was little changed from a year ago and jobless rates were stable, according to the data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,275 in April up 165 or 0.
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Parish economic district advances

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor At a special meeting held Monday, May 22, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted to authorize Secretary-Treasurer Chester Granger to send a letter to the state legislature in support of HB 624, which was authored by State Representative Rhonda Butler and would create the...
DR. WILSON ADDRESSES ROTARIANS - Louisiana DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson (center) was the guest speaker for the May 16, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Larry Lachney (left) and Rotarian Dr. Kirk Soileau (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

DR. WILSON ADDRESSES ROTARIANS - Louisiana DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson (center) was the guest speaker for the May 16, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Larry Lachney (left) and Rotarian Dr. Kirk Soileau (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Wilson presents DOTD update

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Monday, May 22, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Dr. Kirk Soileau welcomed Dr. Shawn Wilson, former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), as the guest speaker for the May 16, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Dr.
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Louisiana State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting

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Friday, May 19, 2023
Acadia Parish- The Eunice Police Department requested Troopers to investigate an officer-involved shooting on James Place near Perchville Road in Acadia Parish. One subject was shot and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No officers were injured during the incident.
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