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Swamp Pop Reunion is held

The 18th annual Swamp Pop Reunion Dance was held on Monday, February 12, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. The evening began with an open house at the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum. In the top photo, Charles Mann (seated on the right) is presented with a commemorative T-Shirt while at the museum.

Biden is America’s biggest national security threat

At the end of President Donald Trump’s administration, there was peace abroad and prosperity at home. After three years of President Joe Biden, Americans no longer enjoy economic prosperity, but face inflation and high interest rates.

Bayou Chicot Elementary names honor students for second nine-weeks

Bayou Chicot Elementary School recently announced their honor students for the second nine weeks grading period as follows: Kindergarten: Superintendent’s List - Arya Johnson, Amari Odom, Thomas Poole, Caleb Brown, Arya Fontenot, Cole Fontenot, Justin Guillory, Isabella Hukins, Macie Lafleur,...

Ville Platte Elementary names honor students for second nine-weeks

Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Natalie Andrade, Jihlan Andrus, Alivia Bias, Cohen Fontenot, Ja’Zyria Levier, Ambrie Pete, Kamden Richard and Kemisky Thomas.

Pine Prairie students qualify for state competition

The FBLA Southern Regional Conference was held at the Cajundome Convention Center on Monday, February 5.

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.

Agent involved shooting is investigated

Evangeline Parish – Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations have been requested by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to investigate an agent-involved shooting in Evangeline Parish.

A delicious decade

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter The Cajun Catfish Buffet celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Wednesday, January 31. Guests of the party were invited to not only celebrate the anniversary, but to also see the restaurant’s new, modern look.

Cooperative endeavor agreement is reached for youth complex

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the Evangeline Parish Police Jury held February 5, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury agreed to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with Pastor Steven Sawtelle of Freedom Family Church.

Remaining Mamou Mardi Gras schedule is announced

The Town of Mamou has announced its musical entertainment line up and events for the 2024 Mardi Gras celebration in February. The line up is as follows: Southside Events Monday, February 12: DJ Rob (5 p..m. - 8 p.m.) and Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys ( 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.