Lifestyle

Looking Back: April 1959, 1969, and 1979

April 2, 1959 • For the third consecutive year, the Bayou Chicot High School girls’ team and the Mamou boys’ squad were champions of the invitational volleyball tournament held at Mamou High School Saturday.

Sacred Heart principals named principals of the year

Over the past several years, curriculum and religious formation have undergone changes at both Sacred Heart Elementary and Sacred Heart High School that have resulted in the students becoming more well rounded in the classroom and in their spiritual formation.

Mr. Ashford, Miss Buller plan June 22 nuptials

The engagement of Miss Margeaux Emily Buller to Mr. Blake Vincent Ashford, the son of Warren and Dawn Ashford of Central, has been announced by her parents, Mark and Connie Buller of Ville Platte. The couple will exchange wedding vows Saturday, June 22, 2019, during a 6:30 p.m.

Motty crowned 35th Boggy Bayou Queen; Foreman awarded Ms. title at annual festival

Both of the newly crowned Boggy Bayou royalty have deeply rooted connections to the Pine Prairie area which allow them to best exemplify what the festival means not only to the community but to also Prairie Manor Nursing Home.

2019 Boggy Bayou Festival youth royalty crowned

New queens and kings were selected on Saturday, March 30, at the 2019 Boggy Bayou Youth Pageant. They will be presented at the Queen’s Pageant set for April 6, during the 35th Annual Boggy Bayou Festival in Pine Prairie. Capturing the Baby Mr.

Rotary meets the first lady

The state’s first lady, Donna Edwards, stopped by Tuesday’s meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to talk about things happening in the state as well as issues that she and her husband, Governor John Bel Edwards, have worked on during his first term in office.

Mr. Hollier, Miss Deville planned March 16 nuptials

The engagement of Miss Lacy Marie Deville, daughter of Michael Deville of Ville Platte and the late Janet Deville to Mr. Alexander Jude Hollier, the son of Judy Hollier of Eunice and Greg Hollier of Crowley, has been announced by the bride and groom.

The Marks Post: “|t’s not November”

Two years ago today, I decided to go meet some friends for the Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette. I am normally opposed to such Mardi Gras parades because what they represent.

Baptist church recognizes parish leaders at Black History service

Greater Golden Light Baptist Church of Basile was the scene for an invigorating spiritual Black History program on Sunday, February 10. The 9 a.m. church services incorporated the celebration into their regular Sunday morning worship.

Expanding cancer educational opportunities

At its recent meetings in February, the Ville Platte Rotary Club heard from interim chancellor of LSUE Dr. William Crowe and from advancement coordinator at Miles Perret Cancer Services Paula Hidalgo. Dr.