EVANGELINE PARISH (Feb. 24, 2020)- State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a mobile home fire in Ville Platte involving one death.
From left: Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard, Sydney Bordelon, Mayce Vidrine, Steven “Tre” Manuel, Brookelyn Robertson, Daisy Berzas, Lauren Soileau, and Evangeline Parish School Board President Wayne Dardeau. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
After nearly three days of jury selection, opening arguments were delivered Thursday afternoon in the case against John Isaac Foret on the charge of second degree murder.
The Village of Chataignier met Tuesday, February 18, to discuss installing security cameras, repairs to the post office/police station roof, and the budget.
Sports
Ville Platte High’s Tahjalyn Jack (14) looks to drive the ball past Buckeye High defender Bella Dunbar (44) Monday night. The Lady Bulldogs completed the 57-49 come from behind win to advance on to the second round of the post-season. v
Ville Platte will take on Madison Prep tomorrow night at home in round two. (Gazette photo by Yvette Jagneaux)
Ville Platte High’s RJ Williams (11) goes up to block a Northwest Raider shot in the Bulldogs’ 66-63 district win Friday night. (Gazette photo by Yvette Jagneaux)
Pine Prairie guard Kameron Allen knocked down 30 points in the Lady Panther’s 55-53 first round playoff loss to Bossier on Monday. (Gazette photo by Tracey Jagneaux)
It was not a good night for three Evangeline Parish girls basketball teams, as they took an early exit from the 2019-20 LHSAA playoffs.
It was the end of the road for three of the boy’s parish basketball teams, as they were not able to attain enough power points to reach this year’s playoffs.
Devin Fontenot (28) winds up to deliver a pitch for LSU in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday against Indiana. The Tiger pitcher with Basile roots threw two innings to record his first save of the season. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tiger baseball season began the season this past weekend with a series against Indiana at Alex Box Stadium and have an Evangeline Parish connection to come out of the bullpen
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Lifestyle
From left are Lilly Fontenot, Sarah Larson, and Alexandra Perron as they stand among the ancient ruins of the Colosseum. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Perron)
Three local students from Sacred Heart High School were lucky enough to travel to Rome and see the ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Forum.
By Tony Marks
Rob and Mel Soileau have been teaching the Cotton Festival’s Contradanse to the new generation for 13 years now. For them, it’s about keeping the tradition alive.
By Nancy Duplechain
Dr. and Mrs. Kirk Elliott of Grand Coteau are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jacqueline Rose Elliott, to Barry Alexander Grinnell, son of Mr.
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