News

Early voting in December election to begin Nov. 24th

Early voting begins Saturday, November 24, and runs through Saturday, December 1, for the runoff elections in Evangeline Parish for chief of police in Mamou and for secretary of state.

VP Fire Dept. improves rating to a Class 2

The latest fire ratings conducted by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana in two areas of Evangeline Parish recently came back with results that either met or exceeded expectations.

A phenomenal collection

With the dawning of the World Wide Web, one local dentist dialed up his personal collection of Louisiana State University memorabilia that was spawned from his lifelong love of LSU football.

VPPD solves 23-year-old rape case

Ville Platte Police Chief Neal Lartigue reported on Wednesday that his department solved a rape cold case that dates back to 1995.

EPSB distributes 13th check to employees

Evangeline Parish School Superintendent Darwan Lazard shared the amount school district personnel will receive from the excess sales tax distribution, also known as the 13th check.

Mamou man arrested for simple arson

EVANGELINE PARISH (Nov. 18, 2018 - The State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a Mamou man for setting a fire that led to his family’s home being damaged.

Police Juror arrested for aggravated assault

On November 16, 2018, at approximately 5:45 a.m., officers with the Ville Platte Police Department responded to a report of trespassing and possible attempted burglary on Scenic Drive.