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Ville Platte to launch ‘Unity Parks’ System

VILLE PLATTE —The nonprofit E Pluribus Unum (UNUMfund.org), founded in 2018 by former Mayor Mitch Landrieu to combat social and racial inequities in the South, has selected Mayor Jennifer Vidrine o

EPPJ reviews audit report, discusses funds

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during its meeting on Monday, July 12, reviewed its audit report with certified public accountant Casey Ardoin.

Lifestyles Briefs

Sadie Strong Hamburger Benefit Sale
A benefit BBQ hamburger sale for Sadie Soileau, daughter of Jill and Nasen Soileau, will be held on July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A titan of a board

Basile High School and W. W. Stewart Elementary are now part of a pilot program where each classroom is equipped with a Promethean Titanium ActivPanel. BHS received 26 ActivPanels and W.W.

Back to School Bash is planned

The Turkey Creek Police Department and the Village of Turkey Creek announces a Back to School Bash planned for Saturday, July 24, at Drouet Park.

Special Olympics go back to school

Kelli LaFleur, Special Education Director with the Evangeline Parish School Board, is excited to bring Special Olympics back to the schools for the 2021-22 school year.