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Newly hired Executive Director of the Evangeline Parish Library Margie Mealer is pictured here as she selects a book by Tom Clancy from the shelves of the main branch in Ville Platte. Mealer will assume the duties on August 5, 2018, following the retirement of Mary Foster-Galasso. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
The Dewey Decimal System with its card catalog has formed the basis for consistency at libraries across the globe ever since Melvil Dewey first implemented his system of arranging books, and this
In an effort to better meet the needs of the people of the parish, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury has entered into a three month trial period with People Protection App.
By the end of a contentious meeting, the Mamou Town Council adjourned with the prospect of adding meters to the town’s water system at some point in the future, due in part as a response to an orde
The Evangeline Parish Police Jury announced Friday that the burn ban that was previously put in place is now lifted immediately.
The arts scene in Ruston is getting an Evangeline Parish flair to it as Ville Platte native Travis Fontenot was hired as executive director of The Dixie Center for the Arts.
Sports
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will induct 11 former athletes and two sports journalists during its celebration scheduled for June 30 in Natchitoches.
Former Sacred Heart and current Louisiana College hurler, Phillip Vidrine, reaches back before bringing the heat to the plate in a game earlier this season. Vidrine was named on the Southwest Conference’s Honorable Mention team after posting a 1-1 record and four saves in 42 innings of work. (Photo courtesy of Louisiana College SID)
When you lead the team in innings pitched during a season, rest and more rest is probably what the doctor would order.
Destiny Lavigne, a member of the Diamond Divas, poses with a home run ball. The Divas took home first place at their last tourney. (Photo courtesy of Shane Darbonne)
YOUNGSVILLE -- The Diamond Divas, a Ville Platte based travel softball team, have taken home their first tournament title of the spring/summer season with a first place finish at Fastpitch America
Ville Platte third baseman Darwin Lewis flies high to catch a line drive in an East Sub-District game this past weekend. Ville Platte took home the first place trophy after going 4-2 in tournament play. The All-Stars will travel to Dequincy on June 21 to compete in the Dixie Youth District Tournament. (Gazette photo by Yvette Jagenaux)
VILLE PLATTE -- The Ville Platte Dixie Youth T-Ball All-Stars got off to an important start here this past weekend as they took first place in the East Sub-District Tournament.
Ville Platte Pitching Machine head coach Nick Fontenot congratulates Aiden Benoit on a hit in the sub-district tournament. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Veillon)
MAMOU -- Although the Ville Platte Pitching Machine All-Stars did not take home the first place trophy this past weekend in the Dixie Youth East Sub-District Tournament, they did gain a ton of expe
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Pictured here from left to right are Outreach Director Suzy Lemoine, incoming Library Director Margie Mealer, outgoing Library Director Mary Foster-Galasso, Rotarian Susan Saunders, and Rotary President Wayne Vidrine in his last meeting as president. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
The Ville Platte Rotary Club ended its meetings in May by hearing from Janet Armand, who is the director of nursing at Savoy Medical Center’s psych and detox unit called New Horizons.
By TONY MARKS
Elizabeth Vidos (also known as Lady Chops) is pictured here as she interacts with children Tuesday night to begin the Evangeline Parish Library’s Summer Reading program. Over the course of the program at the main branch in Ville Platte, Vidos exposed the children and their parents to different percussion instruments. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
The Evangeline Parish Library kicked off its Summer Reading program with a performance from the Morgan City native Elizabeth Vidos (also known as Lady Chops), who has performed for 10 years in New
By TONY MARKS
Ninety-five graduating seniors received their diplomas from Ville Platte High School at the school’s 52nd commencement exercises. Raymond Aucoin, parish school superintendent, delivered the principle address. Superintendent LeRoy Soileau took part in the program, and the actual diplomas were awarded by Principal Yves Soileau. Class valedictorian was Judith Fuselier, and Darryl McManus was the salutatorian. Large numbers of parents, relatives, and friends were present for the colorful exercises.
May 5, 1960
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