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Legendary Sacred Heart Football Coach Bobby Soileau returned to the field that bares his name 50 years after winning the Class B state championship. He is pictured here with four of his players and a scout from that 1967 season. From left to right are: split end Dr. Chuck Aswell, guard and nose tackle Jay LeBlanc, scout Ted Lemoine, linebacker and offensive end Ebby Perrodin, Coach Soileau, and quarterback Gary Inhern. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Out of the fog

Thu, 2017-08-24 13:50 Elizabeth West

The hearts of the Trojans carried these brave ancient soldiers onto the battlefield. They were always loyal and true as they fought bravely one for all and all for their home in the Halls of Troy.

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First through fourth graders from Christian Heritage Academy model their eclipse viewing in the nature center of the Louisiana State Arboretum. From left to right are: First row- Hudson Fontenot, Joshua Deville, and Adrian Do; Second row- Taylor O’Connor, Kali Stagg, and Brylee Tate; Third row- Jake Ardoin Zachary Dugger, Levi Steckler, and Jackson Reed; Fourth row- Matthew Barron, Cane Chapman, and Colin Pitre. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

A total eclipse of the sun

Thu, 2017-08-24 13:22 Elizabeth West

At the Louisiana State Arboretum many people showed up to see The Great American Eclipse with friends and family members.

Jamboree time

Thu, 2017-08-24 13:00 Elizabeth West

This past Friday, each of the five Evangeline Parish football teams took to the gridiron to find out if their hard work and dedication paid off, as each club participated in a fall scrimmage.

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Louisiana High School Hall of Fame coach Dutton Wall (right) poses with former Ville Platte head coach Roy Serie and former Indianapolis Colt head coach Tony Dungy (middle) as they receive an award for the Tee-Cotton Bowl. Wall has close to 50 years of coaching experience. (Photo courtesy of Tim Fontenot)

A coaching legend

Wed, 2017-08-23 12:56 Elizabeth West

When you take in the Louisiana high school scene over the past 60 years, many famous names pop up in the coaching ranks.
But, when it comes to other intangibles besides just wins, one name stands above all the others. That name is Marion Dutton Wall.

Making the drive

Wed, 2017-08-23 12:45 Elizabeth West

Only a few power points separated Ville Platte High from the 2016 playoffs. And, in retrospect, it may have been only been four actual points that kept the Bulldogs from repeating another playoff appearance.

Back to work

Wed, 2017-08-23 12:28 Elizabeth West

BASILE – No one in Bearcat country was happy with Basile’s 3-8 finish last football season.
The Bearcats had three straight quarterfinal appearances and were 31-5 from 2013 to 2015.

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Sports

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LHSAA reveals 2017 playoff bracket

Three Evangeline parish football teams have worked their way into the post-season and will begin their quest for the State Championship this coming Friday night, as the LHSAA reveled the 2017 playo

Trying to stay alive
Ville Platte takes on Welsh; looks for playoff spot
Sacred Heart goes on the road; looks to cement home game

Lifestyle

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Judy Stewart is pictured here with her family in front of a wall inside The Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., that bears the names of the alumni who were named to the Hall of Distinguished Educators. She along with other alumni were inducted on October 21. Pictured here in the back is Bart Stewart, Jr., and from left to right in the front are Bart Stewart, Sr., Candace Frazier, Judy Stewart, and Jeff Stewart. (Photo courtesy of Candace Frazier)

Head of the class
The Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., has recognized alumni who have shown outstanding professional achievemen
Mr. Hargrave, Miss Schexnayder plan Nov. 25 nuptials
Ville Platte Rotary talks cotton with Louisiana Cotton Festival President
Looking Back: September 1961

Obituaries

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Rushing

MARY LANELL RUSHING

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lanell Rushing was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017 in the Pine Prairie Christian Tabernacle. Reverends Barry Gautreaux, Johnny Wilkinson and Chris Juneau officiatied.

MAJORIE MANUEL FONTENOT
RANDOLPH HARWELL
JANICE “JAN” BARBARA GUILLORY FONTENOT
FAYE ISABELLE BROUSSARD

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