Six people who accused law enforcement officers in a rural Louisiana community of illegally detaining and secretly jailing them will share settlement proceeds totaling nearly $50,000, according to
The 2018 soybean harvest started well for most farmers, however the tides have changed, putting farmers in a situation where a large portion of the crop is being left in the field.
News was received during Tuesday’s Ville Platte City Council meeting that affects homeowners insurance rates within the city limits.
A “Meet the Candidates” political rally for all Evangeline Parish elections will take place Tuesday, October 16, at 5:00 p.m. at the Ville Platte Northside Civic Center.
A rash of vehicle break-ins have led Ville Platte Chief of Police Neal Lartigue to offer tips to the community to combat these crimes.
CHATAIGNIER- During a special meeting last Thursday, the Chataignier Village Council responded to a pump that had gone out at the sewer lift station by adopting a resolution to apply for an emergen
A political feud between the current Turkey Creek mayor and a former Turkey Creek councilman has spilled over into newly elected mayor of Turkey Creek’s bid to take office on January 1.
Along the marshes of South Louisiana and in the musical shadows of Cajun and Swamp Pop, arose a style of music with a unique identity.
The Evangeline Parish School Board welcomed a new school board member at its meeting on Wednesday.
Louisiana Secretary of State and Ville Platte native R. Kyle Ardoin will serve as King Cotton for the 65th Annual Louisiana Cotton Festival.