News

EPSO Arrests

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

EPTC awarded $20,000 grant

The Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission is pleased to announce it has been awarded $20,000 for the fiscal year 2021-2022 Cooperative Marketing Program (CMP).

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF INTENTION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR:

ORDINANCE 063021 NO 1 OF 2021 AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING

Getting back to Ville Platte

Years ago, Ville Platte was a destination with its many shops, restaurants, night clubs, and movie theaters.

Special Olympics to return

Special Education Director Kelli LaFleur told the Evangeline Parish School Board a Special Olympics team is returning to the parish for the upcoming school year.

Problem of litter is addressed

The Ville Platte City Council discussed the issue of litter throughout the city and heard about getting help from LaMATS at their Monday, June 14 meeting.

EVELYN CHAPMAN

Mrs. Evelyn Chapman, 84, of Mamou, passed away from this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale was in charge of arrangements.