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Special festival aims to raise awareness for mental health

If you are looking to remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience something out of this world, then you won’t want to miss Fête du VOID’s featuring The Iceman Special

Heir apparent

Evangeline Parish has a rich military history.

VP residents voice concerns over water rate increase

Although the agenda of Tuesday’s Ville Platte City Council meeting seemed innocuous enough, an informative presentation about potential increased water rates blossomed into a contentious two-and-a-

Chataignier council moves forward with grant process

During a public hearing before Monday night’s council meeting, Village Engineer Ronnie Landreneau went through the process of applying for grants through the Louisiana Community Development Block G

Ville Platte dispatches with Welsh in blowout win

WELSH -- Hanna Monier pitched a complete game and Jenna Smith went 3 for 4 with three RBI to lead the Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs past the Welsh Lady Greyhounds 13-2 in a District 6-2A game Tuesday

A French filled night

Ville Platte Elementary hosted its second French Immersion Night for the community on Tuesday, March 12, and showcased French Immersion students and teachers who shared a little about themselves to

PPPD arrest man for simple burglary and theft

A Pine Prairie man wanted on a probation warrant for the Eunice City Marshall’s Office was arrested recently by the Pine Prairie Police Department for simple burglary and theft.

Gov. Edwards proposes raise for educators

Before the regular session of the Louisiana Legislature begins in the coming weeks, a proposal to give teachers and support personnel a pay increase has been received by the legislature from Govern