The 35th Annual Boggy Bayou Festival kicked off in April despite wet and muddy conditions at the fairgrounds. Those who attended the opening ceremonies were treated to a magic show by Marty the Magician. He is pictured on the right as he makes a balloon animal for Kallie Basco on the left. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
By: TONY MARKS
Editor
ALI MORAS
Editorial Intern
Williams
A vehicle stolen belonging to a Ville Platte Domino’s driver was recovered after the driver led authorities on a high-speed pursuit through Welsh and across parish lines.
Fall elections are still months away as candidates continue to announce for several seats in Evangeline Parish.
Steve Riley (center) was joined by two members of his Mamou Playboys as they performed their brand of Cajun music at the Landing ceremony held for Evangeline Parish teachers. (Photo by Elizabeth West)
By: CARISSA HEBERT
LSN Editor
Fr. Conley Bertrand, founder of the Come, Lord Jesus! program, delivers his homily during an anniversary Mass held Wednesday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
Ville Platte hosted an anniversary Mass Wednesday for the Come, Lord Jesus! program.
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