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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser jots down ideas while peering over Lake Chicot from the pier located near the group cabins of Chicot Park. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser jots down ideas while peering over Lake Chicot from the pier located near the group cabins of Chicot Park. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Touring with Billy

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Monday, March 13, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Jimmy LeBlanc welcomed Senator Heather Cloud and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser as the guest speakers for the March 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, which was held at the Louisiana State Arboretum.
From left are Most Outstanding Player Emani Young, Oakdale girls basketball head coach and Ville Platte native Renotta Edwards, and Kaylee Bradley. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

From left are Most Outstanding Player Emani Young, Oakdale girls basketball head coach and Ville Platte native Renotta Edwards, and Kaylee Bradley. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)

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Edwards guides Oakdale Lady Warriors to first state title

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
By: TONY MARKS LSN Sports Editor HAMMOND - Sometimes it is the little things in life that make the most difference. For example, look at free throws in a basketball game.
From left are Coach Chad Lafleur, Christopher Louis, Christopher Bergeron, Aubrey LaHaye, Noah Fontenot, Colby Lasage, Montashia Attle, and Coach Valerie Fontenot. Not pictured is Dane Thibodeaux. (Photo courtesy of Tommy Jones)

From left are Coach Chad Lafleur, Christopher Louis, Christopher Bergeron, Aubrey LaHaye, Noah Fontenot, Colby Lasage, Montashia Attle, and Coach Valerie Fontenot. Not pictured is Dane Thibodeaux. (Photo courtesy of Tommy Jones)

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Parish students win state Special Olympics competition

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Several Evangeline Parish students competed earlier this month at the state Special Olympics competition.
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Youths named champions at 88th LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

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Monday, March 6, 2023
Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during the 88th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held Feb. 12 to 18 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
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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