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Eckhart resigns; Ardoin gets job

In a social media post made Monday, January 18, Turkey Creek Chief of Police Shawn Eckhart announced his resignation from his position.

Death in the jailhouse

An inmate in custody of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office was pronounced dead Monday, January 4. The events leading to his death have been called into question, as the sheriff’s report differs from an eyewitness account.

EPSB extends COVID leave

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board, the board agreed to the policy committee’s recommendation to extend COVID leave for employees through June 30, 2021, the end of the fis

Councilman complains about condition of district

At Tuesday’s Ville Platte City Council meeting, Councilman Lionel Anderson complained about the old L&V Superette in his neighborhood, saying the owner does not comply with anything he is asked

Cajun Broadband is set to deliver services

Cajun Broadband started with one fundamental idea in mind - “Everyone deserves great internet.” For far too long, the residents of Evangeline Parish have endured connectivity issues and the shame o

Gassing up the satellite

The Rotary Club of Ville Platte kicked off the new year by hearing from State Representative Rhonda Butler on new possible projects coming to Evangeline Parish such as a meat processing plant, a dr