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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, speaks at a town hall held in Opelousas on Monday. Johnson represents the 4th Congressional District, which now includes all of St. Landry Parish. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, speaks at a town hall held in Opelousas on Monday. Johnson represents the 4th Congressional District, which now includes all of St. Landry Parish. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Congressman meets his new constituents

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Monday, February 20, 2023
By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson now represents all of St. Landry Parish and on Monday he held a town hall in Opelousas where constituents could learn a bit about him. And, maybe he learned something about the people he represents.
From left in the main photo are Evangeline Parish Assistant Superintendent of Schools Michael Lombas; Evangeline Parish School Board Vice President Wanda Skinner; Evangeline Parish 8th Grade Student of the Year Jayden Ardoin, of Ville Platte High; and Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

From left in the main photo are Evangeline Parish Assistant Superintendent of Schools Michael Lombas; Evangeline Parish School Board Vice President Wanda Skinner; Evangeline Parish 8th Grade Student of the Year Jayden Ardoin, of Ville Platte High; and Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Students of the Year are honored at annual gala

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The best and the brightest that the Evangeline Parish School District has to offer was on full display as the annual Student of the Year Gala was held Tuesday, February 14, at the Ville Platte Civic Center.
Bearcat wrestling coach Ben Bertrand congratulates seniors Luc Johnson (left) and Christian Bergeron (right) on their individual state championships in their respective weight classes. Both claimed titles for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Tracy Veillon)

Bearcat wrestling coach Ben Bertrand congratulates seniors Luc Johnson (left) and Christian Bergeron (right) on their individual state championships in their respective weight classes. Both claimed titles for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Tracy Veillon)

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Close...but no crown

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY - For the first time in five years, Basile High School’s varsity wrestling team did not bring home a state wrestling crown.
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Lakeview Park and Beach to host Balfa Week

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Monday, February 13, 2023
EUNICE - Learning to play Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole music is at the heart of the 20th Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week from March 20-26, 2023, at Lakeview Park and Beach.
VP ROTARY HEARS FROM SHS POWER LIFTING TEAM - Coach Dwayne Urbina and members of the Sacred Heart High School power lifting team visited the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Coach Urbina, Jesse Johnson, Adeline Launey, Jude Hebert, Rotarian Clem Lafleur and Rotary President Larry Lachney (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP ROTARY HEARS FROM SHS POWER LIFTING TEAM - Coach Dwayne Urbina and members of the Sacred Heart High School power lifting team visited the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Coach Urbina, Jesse Johnson, Adeline Launey, Jude Hebert, Rotarian Clem Lafleur and Rotary President Larry Lachney (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: SHS Coach Urbina gives update

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Monday, February 13, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotary President Clem Lafleur welcomed Sacred Heart High School power lifting coach Dwayne Urbina as the guest speaker for the February 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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Preliminary water system grades are in

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Monday, January 23, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor The state’s health department has released its preliminary grades for the community water systems. According to reports, letter grades were given to each system along with a score out of a maximum 80 points.
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Caremark OGB Contract Moving Forward

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022 - It has been confirmed that Louisiana’s Office of Group Benefits (OGB) will proceed with the Caremark CVS pharmaceutical Contract that has received much opposition from state legislators and independent pharmacies throughout the state of Louisiana.
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Close of Books Announcement

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Registrar of Voters, Lucas Buller, would like to announce the close of books for the January 14, 2023 election. The last day to register in person or by mail is December 14, 2022, and the last day to register online using the Geauxvote.com website is December 24, 2022.
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