A polished jewel
Ella Ortego sits atop of a desk as she shows off some of the different styles of jewelry that she has made. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors...
View ArticleAn economic effort
Executive Director of the Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce and Evangeline Parish Tourism Camille Fontenot (center) was the guest speaker at Tuesday’s meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is...
View ArticleA total eclipse of the sun
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,...
View ArticleBen to celebrate 27 years as pastor
Religious leader enjoys his multiple congregation’s openness to receive the word of GodPictured above is Rev. Allen Ben who is the pastor of the two churches, Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Mamou and...
View ArticleRobeline’s Kay named 2017 Tournoi Pageant Queen
Holly Kay was crowned 2017 Tournoi Queen. She is 18-years-old from Robeline and is the daughter of Robin and Keith Kay. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website...
View ArticleRotary Club gets updated on community news in VP and Mamou
Ville Platte Mayor and Rotarian Jennifer Vidrine (right) spoke to the Ville Platte Rotary Club at its first meeting in September. She updated the club on new services coming to the city. She is...
View ArticleLooking Back: September 1961
With the disappearance of the old DeRouen home from its location on central Main Street, only one residence now remains in that thoroughfare’s principal business district (from its intersection with...
View ArticleVille Platte Rotary talks cotton with Louisiana Cotton Festival President
Pat Derouselle (center) was the guest of Rotarian Bill Brunet (right) as he spoke to the Ville Platte Rotary Club about this year’s events for the Louisiana Cotton Festival. The two are pictured here...
View ArticleMr. Hargrave, Miss Schexnayder plan Nov. 25 nuptials
Mr. Kayne Micheal Hargrave, Miss Lyndsey Nacole Schexnayder PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news from Evangeline Today Parish, LA. Not...
View ArticleHead of the class
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...
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