VPHS 2025 Homecoming Court announced
VPHS 2025 Homecoming Court announced
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Ville Platte High announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court.
Monday, September 22, 2025
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Burn ban is in effect
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As a result of the current weather conditions, it being extremely dry, Kevin Veillon, Evangeline Parish Police Jury President, has ordered a parish wide ban on all private burnings in the parish, including all municipalities.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Breaking News
Arrest is made in theft of pharmacy
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On January 20th, 2025, at approximately 344 AM, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Fuselier's Pharmacy in Pine Prairie for an alarm activation. When deputies arrived, they noticed the north side door was damaged, where someone had gained entry.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fred Charlie is honored at festival in Mamou
Fred Charlie is honored at festival in Mamou
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The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival this past weekend. Opening the festival on Friday night were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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Chataignier council suspends sewer rate ordinance
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By: TONY MARKS
Editor
CHATAIGNIER - The chapter on sewer rates in Chataignier was reopened as the village council voted to suspend the enforcement of a related ordinance during its meeting held Monday, September 15.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Local Headline
EPSO releases information on alleged trespassing
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By: TONY MARKS
Editor
VILLE PLATTE - After receiving complaints from Mamou Town Councilman Derrell Thomas about alleged trespassing, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office released information regarding the incident.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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Le Grand Hoorah announces 2025 music lineup and new dates
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Le Grand Hoorah, a production of Prairie Heritage Inc., a 501 © 3 non-profit, returns to Lakeview Park in Evangeline Parish near Eunice, Louisiana to celebrate 10 Years of Hoorah!
Thursday, September 18, 2025
EPSO Arrests
EPSO Arrests
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The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The empty stage sits Friday, Sept 12, 2025, in the LU Student Union Theater in Baton Rouge. (Al Persicke / The Reveille)
Speaker Johnson, Gov. Landry mourn Charlie Kirk at LSU vigil
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By: PIPER HUTCHINSON
Louisiana Illuminator
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Gov. Jeff Landry were among the participants at a vigil LSU held Friday evening for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Craig Whittington shows off an alligator that he and Clint Ladner killed on a recent hunting trip. (Photo courtesy of Craig Whittinton)
A reptilian effort
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By: TONY MARKS
Editor
A wise man once said “anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” This statement eventually became known as Murphy’s Law. Recently, two coaching friends proved this law to be true while on a recent hunting expedition.
Thursday, September 18, 2025