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DORA GUILLORY JOHNSON

EUNICE - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Dora Guillory Johnson, of Eunice, announces the loss of a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who passed away on We

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.

Mailbag

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EPSO Arrests

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

A brief history of La. Cotton Festival

Ville Platte is the home of the fall festival known as the Louisiana Cotton Festival and Le Tournoi de la Ville Platte, held each year in October.

Grand Parade of Cotton information

The Louisiana Cotton Festival’s Grand Parade of Cotton has been scheduled for 12 noon Sunday, October 24. Lineup will begin at 10:30 a.m.