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Bunkie PD arrests VP man on drug poss. charges

A Ville Platte man was arrested early Wednesday morning by Bunkie Police after officers discovered the suspect to be in possession of what appeared to be drugs during a routine traffic stop.

UL-L students outline plan to revitalize Ville Platte

After months of leg work, initial plans to revitalize Ville Platte were unleashed Wednesday during presentations held at Moody Hall on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Potential severe weather causes public schools to close

Evangeline Parish Superintendents of Schools has released the following statement: “After reviewing the weather predictions and consulting with officials, all schools and district offices in the Ev

Police jury explains usage of 2% sales tax

During an Evangeline Parish Police Jury meeting Monday, Juror Sidney Fontenot gave a detailed explanation as to how the parish’s two percent sales tax has been utilized for roads and drainage throu

Mamou police recover stolen ATV on Tuesday

The Mamou Police Department, with assistance from the Eunice Police Department, recovered a stolen all-terrain vehicle on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 on the Old Basile Highway.

EPSO recovers stolen ATV

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office announced Tuesday morning it has recovered an ATV which had first been reported missing last month.

Everything but the squeal

Along every bayou in the Evangeline and St. Landry Parish areas are little hamlets with strange names to most of the outside world.