News

Looking for precious medals

By: TONY MARKS Editor BATON ROUGE - Despite weather conditions moving many of the events inside the Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, parish athletes from Evangeline Parish took home medals at the LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Meet at LSU.

City warns of scams

By: TONY MARKS Editor Area residents are being warned of scams involving the solicitation of donations and utility payments.

Council responds to recent fatal shooting

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Councilwoman Anna Frank, during the Ville Platte City Council’s meeting held Tuesday, May 12, addressed a recent shooting that claimed the life of a Ville Platte High School student. “My heart goes out to his family,” Councilwoman Frank expressed.

Funds are available for the older adult home modifications

VILLE PLATTE - Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). This program is to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners and renters.

Early voting ends with 848 votes

By: TONY MARKS Editor Early voting for the Saturday, May 16, election ended with 848 votes being cast in Evangeline Parish.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: •Brad Cart, 51, Eunice, was arrested May 11, 2026, for domestic abuse battery.

Lauren Thibodeaux Ortego is state semi-finalist

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor With a legacy of energy and excellence, Vidrine Elementary second grade teacher Lauren Thibodeaux Ortego has created more than a just a classroom. She has created a wonderful learning environment for her second grade students.

Pratt is the new leader Los Angeles desperately needs

Los Angeles is a broken city, facing huge problems made worse by corrupt politicians. It is overrun by homelessness, crime, blight, and the horrifying aftermath of the 2025 Palisades fire. In several weeks, Los Angeles voters will elect a new Mayor.

Boggy Bayou Festival opens

The 41st Annual Boggy Bayou Festival got underway on Thursday, May 7, with its Opening Ceremonies. Pictured in the top left photo is Pine Prairie High School student Anna Breaux (center) as she sings the National Anthem.

Benefit is set for Semien

By: TONY MARKS Editor A benefit has been set to help raise money for a celebration of life for Javion Semien, a Ville Platte High School student who was shot and killed on Monday, May 4. The following items can be purchased in Semien’s memory: T- shirts, dog tags, and 20-ounce tumblers.