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Evangeline Parish 4-H has it all!

4-H is a club that has been around since 1902. It began as an agricultural club that taught teens new techniques to bring home to the farm. In 2021 it is so much more than that.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:

Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ville Platte Man

Ville Platte – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. They are requesting assistance locating 80-year-old James L.

The lancing family

Little did Winston Guillory know when he started running the Tournoi in 1959, he would end up building a family legacy that continues today through his children, grandchildren, grandson-in-law and

EPSB adopts new quarantine policies

The Evangeline Parish School Board, during its October 20, meeting, addressed updates to the board’s quarantine guidelines and voted to enter executive session to discuss the issue.

Queen Cotton is crowned

Holly Kay was crowned Queen Cotton 67. She is pictured in the center with King Cotton 67 Jeff Willis (left) and Queen Cotton 66 Shelbi McClay Rials (right).

Honoring thy father

For Pheobe Aguillard, riding in the Mamou High School homecoming parade Friday, October 15, took on a more personal and touching meaning than the typical riding on top of a car.

Chataignier councilwoman resigns

Chataignier Councilwoman Debra Fontenot, citing being in school and working on getting her state license, resigned from her position during the council meeting held Monday, October 18.