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Number of A and B schools could decline statewide

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor During the meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board on Wednesday, August 3, President Wayne Dardeau stated the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) says there are too many A and B schools in the state.
Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine (left) delivers her remarks after being installed as the first black president of Louisiana Municipal Association. Also pictured is U.S. Congressman Troy Carter, the lone African-American and Democrat in the Louisiana congressional delegation. Gazette photo by Tony Marks

Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine (left) delivers her remarks after being installed as the first black president of Louisiana Municipal Association. Also pictured is U.S. Congressman Troy Carter, the lone African-American and Democrat in the Louisiana congressional delegation. Gazette photo by Tony Marks

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Living history

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor LAFAYETTE - Balloons of red and white descended upon the stage to mark a historic occasion as Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine was installed as first Black president of the Louisiana Municipal Association in its 96 years of existence.
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Insurance commissioner urges residents to be proactive

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Over the past two hurricane seasons, 800 thousand claims were generated statewide following Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida. Because of this, insurance companies paid $23 billion to policy holders for damages.
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Ville Platte hosts Super 10 state tournament

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Ville Platte/Evangeline Parish Recreational Complex hosted the Louisiana Dixie Youth Super 10 State Tournament on Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. From Jefferson Parish came Lakeshore, the winner of the south regional.
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Qualifying period ends for local races

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Monday, July 25, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor As the November election date nears, local candidates began lining up at the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, on Wednesday, July 20, to submit their paperwork to the secretary of state’s office and qualify for their respective races.
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Change in village police chief qualification requirements

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Monday, July 25, 2022
During the 2022 Regular Session, the Legislature passed Act 212, which changes the minimum qualifications for an elected chief of police in a village that is chartered under the Lawrason Act. The amended law (La.
Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel (right) notarizes paperwork for Ryan Leday Williams (left), who was the first candidate to qualify for the November election. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel (right) notarizes paperwork for Ryan Leday Williams (left), who was the first candidate to qualify for the November election. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Candidates qualify for Nov. races

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor As the November election date nears, local candidates began lining up at the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, on Wednesday, July 20, to submit their paperwork to the secretary of state’s office and qualify for their respective races.
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Qualifying period for elections begins Wednesday

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
Staff Report According to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court, Randy Deshotel, qualifying dates for the upcoming Fall election on November 8 will be Wednesday, July 20, Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22.
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