Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed Senate Bill 74 on November 11, 2020.
With the Turkey Creek utility fund being in excess of $100,000, Mayor Phillip Cavins told the village council that activates a clause in an ordinance adopted last year to transfer $2,500 a month in
Ville Platte Elementary Principal Katrina Ardoin talks about conducting school during a pandemic at Wednesday’s meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)
The Evangeline Parish School Board received a good audit report at Wednesday’s meeting on November 18.
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following:
Roger Knick, founder of Junior Golf Hub, takes a practice swing during the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship which began on Sunday, November 15, at Koasati Pines in Kinder. (LSN photo by Tony Marks)
KINDER - Tomorrow is not just defined by a 24-hour period that comes after today. Tomorrow is also a period of time in the future that is shaped by our actions and decisions we make each day.
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The Sacred Heart defensive unit bottles up a North Central player in their 53-12 win over the Hurricanes Friday night. The Trojans finish the regular season with an overall record of 4-1 and will head to the Division IV playoffs this coming Friday. Brackets for the LHSAA post-season should be released today. (Gazette photo by Yvette Jagneaux)
VILLE PLATTE -- The Sacred Heart Trojans rolled up 346 total yards and scored both offensively and defensively in a 53-12 win over the North Central Hurricanes Friday night.
Basile running back Horace Edwards (9) gets a block from teammate Ethan Bazinet in their 42-25 win over Oberlin Friday night. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
OBERLIN -- The Basile Bearcats forced a three-way tie for the District 4-1A championship Friday night after they secured a huge 42-25 win over the Oberlin Tigers.
Sacred Heart Trojan running back Alex McElwee tries to break free from a Mamou High defender in a game played earlier this season. The Trojans will be back in action tomorrow night, after a two week absence, as they host the North Central Hurricanes in a District 5-1A game. (Gazette photo by Yvette Jagneaux)
In what will be the final regular season game for both teams, the Sacred Heart Trojans will host the North Central Hurricanes in a District 5-1A contest tomorrow night.
Basile High tight end Justin Smith (20) seals the hole for a Bearcat runner. (Photo courtesy of Tonya Ortego)
Against the Gueydan Bears this past Friday night, the Basile Bearcats proved that they were ready to get back on the field of play after their two-week layoff due to COVID-19 concerns.
BATON ROUGE -- The LHSAA Executive Committee recently voted to keep the football state championships in New Orleans despite the rumors of changes in the venue.
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(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.)
By Tony Marks
Chris Fontenot signs a copy of one of his recent books at the Library Fest held on the grounds of the main branch of the Evangeline Parish Library in Ville Platte. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)
The Evangeline Parish Library held its Library Fest on Saturday, November 7, on the grounds of the main branch in Ville Platte.
By Nancy Duplechain
CATHOLIC DAUGHTER DONATION - Catholic Daughters of Court Sacred Heart of Jesus sponsored the annual Pumpkin Decorating Activity at Heritage Manor of Ville Platte. Although they could not enter the facility, they furnished pumpkins, decorations, and snacks for the event. Pictured from left are Activities Director Patricia Duplechin with Catholic Daughters Faye Lafleur, Janice Soileau, Monette Richardson, Fannie Soileau, Terry Fontenot, Barbara Vidrine, and Annette Fontenot. (Photo courtesy of Fannie Soileau)
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Fannie Soilau, regent of Catholic Daughter, Court Sacred Heart of Jesus #1674.)
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