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From left are Evangeline Parish Sheriff Deputies George Washington Goldman and Chase Melancon, Evangeline Parish Police Jury Vice President Ryan “LeDay” Williams, Lieutenant Scott Clarkson, Reginald Watts, Assistant Warden and First Lieutenant Barry Giglio, and Tapas Sarma of James2Ministry. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

From left are Evangeline Parish Sheriff Deputies George Washington Goldman and Chase Melancon, Evangeline Parish Police Jury Vice President Ryan “LeDay” Williams, Lieutenant Scott Clarkson, Reginald Watts, Assistant Warden and First Lieutenant Barry Giglio, and Tapas Sarma of James2Ministry. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ministry is held at parish jail, looks to expand monthly

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Did you hear the one about a Bangladeshi redneck, who was a former atheist, and an ex-convict, who was serving a life sentence in Angola, walk into a jail?
From left are Ryan Meche from LUS Fiber, Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Evangeline Parish Police Jury Vice President Ryan “LeDay” Williams, and Evangeline Parish Police Jury Secretary-Treasurer Donald Bergeron. Pictured in the back are Evangeline Parish Police Juror Keith Saucier (left) and Monique Boulet from Acadiana Planning Commission. (Photo courtesy of Senator Cassidy)

From left are Ryan Meche from LUS Fiber, Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Evangeline Parish Police Jury Vice President Ryan “LeDay” Williams, and Evangeline Parish Police Jury Secretary-Treasurer Donald Bergeron. Pictured in the back are Evangeline Parish Police Juror Keith Saucier (left) and Monique Boulet from Acadiana Planning Commission. (Photo courtesy of Senator Cassidy)

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Senator Cassidy visits

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
By: GARLAND FORMAN Publisher A loud and enthusiastic group of students, teachers and community leaders greeted U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy at the auditorium at Ville Platte High School on Monday, April 11.
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Mamou’s Robert has been appointed Rural Development State Director

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
Staff Report President Joe Biden, on Thursday, March 17, announced his intent to appoint Deidre Deculus Robert as Rural Development State Director for Louisiana. “Our state offices are on the frontlines of providing critical USDA programs and services,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
NEW QUEEN CROWNED - Pine Prairie native, and former Queen Cotton, Shelbi McClay Rials was crowned as the 50th Rayne Frog Festival Queen during the pageant held March 26. (LSN photo courtesy of Rayne-Acadian Tribune)

NEW QUEEN CROWNED - Pine Prairie native, and former Queen Cotton, Shelbi McClay Rials was crowned as the 50th Rayne Frog Festival Queen during the pageant held March 26. (LSN photo courtesy of Rayne-Acadian Tribune)

Former Queen Cotton to represent Rayne Frog Festival

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Monday, April 4, 2022
By: LISA SOILEAUX LSN Editor RAYNE - A full slate of new Frog Festival royalty was named last weekend from a bevy of beauties, each receiving their crowns and banners as they will represent Rayne and the Frog Festival during the upcoming 2022-23 year.
Among those pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony for U.S. Hwy 167 are Evangeline Parish Police Jurors Keith Saucier, Ryan “LeDay” Williams, and Eric Soileau, Turkey Creek Mayor Phillip Cavins, State Senator Heather Cloud, Turkey Creek Councilman Neal King, State Representative Rhonda Butler, and Police Jury Secretary-Treasuer Donald Bergeron. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Among those pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony for U.S. Hwy 167 are Evangeline Parish Police Jurors Keith Saucier, Ryan “LeDay” Williams, and Eric Soileau, Turkey Creek Mayor Phillip Cavins, State Senator Heather Cloud, Turkey Creek Councilman Neal King, State Representative Rhonda Butler, and Police Jury Secretary-Treasuer Donald Bergeron. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Groundbreakings are held for Hwy 167, BCE auditorium, and PP track

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Monday, March 28, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Three projects that are a long time coming for Evangeline Parish are getting off of the ground as groundbreaking ceremonies were held in Turkey Creek, Bayou Chicot, and Pine Prairie.
Ville Platte High School teacher Emee Aswell was named Louisiana Department of Education high school teacher of the year semifinalists. From left are Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Special Education Supervisor Kelli LaFleur, Aswell, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Teacher of the Year Coordinator Grace Sibley, and VPHS Principal Chenile Tezeno. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte High School teacher Emee Aswell was named Louisiana Department of Education high school teacher of the year semifinalists. From left are Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Special Education Supervisor Kelli LaFleur, Aswell, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Teacher of the Year Coordinator Grace Sibley, and VPHS Principal Chenile Tezeno. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Aswell recognized as teacher of the year state semi-finalist

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Monday, March 28, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor In order for teachers to connect with students for them to succeed, they have to break through many different barriers.
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Sen. Cloud expresses serious concerns for state of OJJ

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Staff Report State Senator Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, during a finance committee meeting, addressed representatives from the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) on serious concerns throughout state facilities, especially regarding inmate on guard violence and the number of inmate escapes over the...
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DOTD set to begin work on Hwy 167

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Staff Report EVANGELINE PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that beginning March 21, construction will begin on a $4.9 million preservation project along a 9.22 mile section of U.S. 167 from La. 13 to the Rapides Parish line.
Ville Platte High senior Michael Berry won the LHSAA indoor track state championship in high jump. (Photo courtesy of VPHS)

Ville Platte High senior Michael Berry won the LHSAA indoor track state championship in high jump. (Photo courtesy of VPHS)

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STATE CHAMPION

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
With a mark of 6 feet, 4 inches, Michael Berry, a senior at Ville Platte High School, took home the state championship at the Ochsner/LHSAA Indoor Track meet. He edged out Pierre Wade of Oakdale and Dane Grow of Berwick. With the jump, Berry equaled his personal record.
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