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“Vested” interests

Budgetary constraints of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office have led to Sheriff Charles Guillory becoming dependant on other law enforcement agencies for much needed upgrades to supplies.

Bus incident in parish raises concerns

First Student employee Christina Nelson, who is a driver for the company’s Ville Platte location, was involved in an incident on January 14 when an eight-year-old boy fell asleep on her bus.

Parish schools bid adieu to hybrid schedule

Superintendent Darwan Lazard said the schools will begin the phasing back in of hybrid students for in-person learning starting Monday, February 1 with grades six and 12.

Benefit is held

A benefit cook-off for Kim Fuselier Leger will be held at the Crooked Creek Big Pavilion on Saturday, February 27. Gates will open at 8 a.m.

Directing traffic

At recent meetings, the Rotary Club of Ville Platte heard from officials who direct commercial traffic in the parish as well as election day traffic.