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Chamber hears about upcoming events across parish

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce, Director Renee Brown discussed ways the chamber is being proactive following the layoff of approximately 70 employees at Cameron-Schlum

Woman with a heart for Evangeline

Connie Lamke is the investigations secretary for the Ville Platte Police Department and is involved in many community service activities.

Flying home

After a near 17 year hiatus away from soaring over thousands of acres of farm land in Evangeline Parish, Ville Platte native Jonathan Young has landed back at home to continue the career he was des

Cameron-Schlumberger lays off workers in VP

Recent developments in the oil and gas industry forced the laying off of approximately 70 employees at the Cameron-Schlumberger plant located inside the Industrial Park.

MPD recovers several stolen motorcycles

The Mamou Police Department recently recovered several stolen motorcycles which resulted in the arrest of Cody Andre Peloquin.