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Are you still searching for a few Christmas gift ideas? If so, let me offer up a few suggestions.

Following a state law passed earlier this year that allows parents to request cameras to be placed in special education classrooms, the policy committee of the Evangeline Parish School Board voted

VILLE PLATTE - On Monday, December 6, 2021, Wilda Mae Pitre Veillon, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at age 93. Services for Mrs.

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

Because of weather conditions, the Turkey Creek Christmas Parade is reset for Saturday, December 18. Lineup will be at 10 a.m., and the parade will begin at 11 a.m.

Jordan Anderson, the son of the late Lionel “Coach” Anderson, was sworn in as Ville Platte city councilman for District D to fill the vacancy.

By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor

MAMOU – Funeral services were held at an 11 a.m. Memorial Mass at St.

MAMOU - Claiborne “Buddy” Darbonne Jr., 61, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou was in charge of arrangements.

December is a fine free month for the main library and all branches around the parish. Return any item in good condition and have all fines on the item waived.