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David Ortego holds a photograph of his uncle, Murphy Fontenot who was killed aboard the HMT Rohna during World War II, while standing beside the war memorial outside the Evangeline Parish Courthouse that bears the name of his uncle. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
Evangeline Parish – On May 30, 2020, shortly before 1:30 a.m., a Trooper with Louisiana State Police Troop I attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
In the Sunday, May 24, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette, and the Tuesday, May 26, edition of the Acadian Press, it was reported there are 9 cases among the residents of COVID-19 at the Acadia St
Bobbie “Doc” Deshotel is pictured in 2018 as he reminisces about the near half a century he has spent as an Evangeline Parish School Board Member by looking through a scrapbook that his granddaughter Sarah made for him. Doc was the longest serving school board member in the State of Louisiana, and he will remain the longest serving in history due to the fact that in 2008 term limits were placed on school board members. He passed away Friday, May 22, at the age of 83. (Gazette file photo)
Sports
For those of you who, like me, were itching to see what sports would be like without fans, the Champions for Charity golf match between Tiger Woods/Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson/Tom Brady gave
LSU Tiger hurler Devin Fontenot, a junior, will have to wait until the spring semester of 2021 to get back out on the field of play. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
With NCAA baseball unable to finish the 2020 season, several universities across the nation are worried about revenue coming into their programs.
After the Class A state championship trophy was formally presented to Coach Mackie Duos, the Sacred Heart Trojan players gathered around in victory celebration. Pictured in the winning circle are Mayor Hottell Fontenot, Spencer Manuel, David Veillon, Ryan Brignac, Sean McCurry, Alex Cantu, Tommy Manuel, and Kevin Ardoin. (Gazette photo by Nicholas Jagneaux)
Winning a state championship is a lot like making the most amazing meal ever.
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Pictured is Rotarian Kip Manuel as he spends quarantine at his camp with his wife Becky. (Submitted photo)
By Tony Marks
(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
Pictured above is Mel Fontenot, owner of Mel’s Total Fitness 4 Women, as she demonstrates a home work out routine while her gym is closed. (Photo courtesy of Mel Fontenot)
While the pandemic of COVID-19 has caused gyms to close all over the country, staying healthy and fit while being homebound can be tricky.
By Nancy Duplechain
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