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Qualifying information for November election is given

According to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, qualifying dates for the upcoming Fall elections will be Wednesday, August 5, Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Groomer alerts authorities of client’s malnourished dogs, owner cited for cruelty

Press Release A quick-thinking dog groomer alerted authorities after cutting the hair of a client’s two dogs. The two small dogs, a Yorkie and a Poodle mix, appeared extremely underweight, with both dogs’ hip bones, spinal columns, and ribs clearly visible.

Energy advocate: Emergency energy order reveals wind, solar power failure

By: TATE ROSENTRETER The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order across 17 states directing the employment of unused backup generation to keep power during summer heat, and an energy industry advocate says the emergency points to the...

Funds are available for older adult home modifications

VILLE PLATTE - Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). This program is to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners and renters.

Secretary Landry unveils 2026 “I Voted” sticker design

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry unveiled the design for the 2026 “I Voted” sticker on Tuesday, July 28, at Louisiana’s Old Governor’s Mansion. The artwork for this year’s sticker was created by New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne, who also attended the unveiling.

Southwest Louisiana Credit Union revitalizes Main Street building, brings services to VP

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Southwest Louisiana Credit Union (SWLACU) has set up shop in Ville Platte in the old city hall/post office location at the corner of Main Street and Court Street.

Soileau not seeking re-election to school board position

After much prayer, thoughtful consideration, and reflection, I have made the difficult decision not to seek re-election to my current seat as Evangeline Parish School Board member for District 10. I will, however, continue to diligently serve until the end of my term.

Stewart elected to board of directors

At the American Public Power Association (APPA) Annual Business Meeting, which was held during this year’s National Conference in Boston, Mass., LUS Director Jeffrey Stewart, a 1996 graduate of Sacred Heart High School, was elected to serve a three-year term on the APPA Board of Directors.

Bordelon announces candidacy for city marshal

I am Darin Bordelon, and I am honored to announce my candidacy for the office of Ville Platte Ward One City Marshal. For nearly 30 years, I have been proud to call Evangeline Parish home.