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Sales tax garners final passage in Pine Prairie

The 2% sales tax levy which was overwhelmingly approved by voters of Pine Prairie cleared the final step needed before final passage as the village council voted to adopt the necessary ordinance du

Former educator, mayor Ralph Soileau passes away at age 81

Pine Prairie officials lowered the flag flying over the community’s town hall on Friday to honor former Pine Prairie High Principal and Mayor Ralph Soileau, who passed away in his home after a shor

City of VP receives findings from legislative auditor

After receiving two separate complaints in 2018 of Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine allegedly misusing her city vehicle, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor set out on investigating and released i

Judge reduces bond of man charged with murder

A Ville Platte man being held in jail for allegedly killing an individual and shooting at officers on E. Wilson St. in Ville Platte appeared in court Monday for a hearing to reduce his bond.