Local

Eradication of narcotics continues

Officers with the Turkey Creek Police Department, on September 22, were conducting traffic control on US Hwy 167 when they observed a white van traveling faster than the posted speed limit.

Reward is offered for lost VP canine

What looked like a fairy-tale ending for Hayden, a playful, sweet, two-year-old Catahoula/Pit mix, turned out to be a nightmare for his new family.

Drug arrests are made

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office releases the following:

Advanced fair tickets on sale

Advanced fair tickets for bracelets to enjoy carnival rides and Cotton Festival T-Shirts are on sale at the Tourism office located at 306 West Main Street, Ville Platte.

Ordinance for sale of movable town property passes

During the October 13, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, Town Attorney Peter Savoy gave an update on the proposed ordinance for the sale of town property on Sixth Street.

At the Library

With school in full swing it’s important to remind our patrons about the free educational resources available through the library website (www.evangeline

Purchase of new grass unit is approved

Approving a state contract to purchase a new grass unit was the Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 Board during its meeting held Tuesday, October 12.

Pine Prairie sets holiday hours

Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West told the village council Trick-or-Treating hours in the village are set for Friday, October 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.