By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor

Arrest made in agent- involved shooting

EVANGELINE PARISH – Following the investigation into the altercation that took place on February 12, 2024, involving a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent, State Police investigat

Heritage Manor News: President’s Day

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte.

United Way names award recipients

OPELOUSAS - St. Landry-Evangeline United Way held its annual appreciation banquet January 22, at Toby’s Downtown in Opelousas.

REVEREND GEORGE L. RICHARDSON

Reverend George L. Richardson, a native of Ville Platte, passed away on November 14, 2023.

LORETTA V. PERRON

Loretta V. Perron, of Opelousas, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 76.

Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody, Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM in St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church for Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr., age 95, who passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family...

Chateau des Amis residents celebrate Easter

Residents of Chateau des Amis celebrated Easter early on Tuesday, March 19. They had a great time pocking eggs with each other and enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch.

Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte holds grand opening

A ribbon cutting signafying the grand opening of Freedom Behavioral located at 800 East Main St., Ville Platte was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at its location in the Mercy Regional Medical