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Duplechin to lead Grand Parade of Cotton as marshal

Heritage Manor Activity Director Patricia Duplechin, despite over 20 years of closely working with the Cotton Festival through the nursing home’s participation in the annual Contradanse, says she w

Fire ravages Ville Platte business

A business located at 1002 W. Lincoln Rd. in Ville Platte sustained heavy loss over the late night hours of Monday, October 11.

Contract with power company is discussed

High electric bills from Cleco were the big topic of discussion at the Tuesday, October 12 meeting of the Ville Platte City Council.

MARY GERMAINE ARDOIN FUSILIER

Mary Germaine Ardoin Fusilier, 80, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of Wednesday, October 6, 2021, surrounded by her children.

MARGARET YVONNE SOILEAU

ST LANDRY – Funeral services were held at a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in St.

LSUE names Dr. Vidrine as Professor Emeritius

EUNICE – Dr. Malcom Vidrine has been awarded the honorary title of Professor Emeritus, it was announced on Wednesday. Dr. Vidrine has served in an academic role at LSU Eunice for 37 years.

KIM LEGER

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Kim Leger, 47, were held at 11 a.m. on October 12, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Lt. Gov. Nungesser to reign as Swine Festival King

The Louisiana Swine Festival Association is pleased to announce that Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has accepted the invitation to reign as king of the 2021 La.