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State Representative Bernard LeBas (center) was the guest of Rotarian Susan Saunders (right) at this week's meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club and spoke about the past year's legislative sessions as well as some issues that are plaguing the state. LeBas and Saunders are pictured here with Rotary President Wayne Vidrine (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Rotary meets its legislator

Thu, 2017-07-27 10:20 Elizabeth West

State Representative Bernard LeBas addressed the Ville Platte Rotary Club at its weekly meeting Tuesday and updated the club on issues the legislature faced in the latest sessions.

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Ville Platte's Destiny Lavigne comes up firing after fielding a ball during a game at the USSSA World Series. Ville Platte finished 2-1 in pool play and 2-2 in bracket play. (Photo courtesy of Sadie Ardoin)

Setting the bar

Thu, 2017-07-27 10:04 Elizabeth West

GULF SHORES, AL -- When the Ville Platte Girl’s Softball Association 10U Select All-Stars arrived here last Wednesday, they were expecting to be placed in the Class C USSSA World Series tournament.

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Mamou Principal Liz Chatelain welcomes students and faculty to exciting school year

Tue, 2017-07-25 09:52 Elizabeth West

As we prepare for a great school year, I would like you all to remember that we gather together Monday through Friday for the purpose of educating the children of our community. However, there is far more occurring within the school walls and gates than academics.

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Gregory Elliott is pictured here. The native and resident of Beaver was inducted into the LSU College of Engineering Hall of Distinction this past April. He is the son of the late Besse and Jesse Elliott. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Elliott)

Engineered for success

Mon, 2017-07-24 09:45 Elizabeth West

Throughout history countless citizens from small towns across the country as well immigrants from lands overseas have sought the American dream of achieving prosperity and success. This dream is still alive today and is realized for a native of rural Evangeline Parish Gregory Elliott.

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Ville Platte city worker James Bordelon shows off some okra growing at the City Garden. According to Bordelon, he picks three five-gallon buckets of okra at a time. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Swamp Poppin’ produce along the tracks

Mon, 2017-07-24 09:32 Elizabeth West

The City of Ville Platte is known for producing goods and services that have put the city on the world’s stage such as smoked meat and Swamp Pop Music. The city is also becoming known for producing its own produce.

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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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