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Soileau’s career culminates with recent appointment

The culmination of 30 years in public rescue service has led Chris Soileau to be named the new Fire Chief for Ville Platte and Fire District II. It seems he was born to be a firefighter.

Piloting a testing mission

In a first for the country, medicine and education are combining forces to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and Evangeline Parish is ground zero for the pilot program.

Annual FoodNet to be held

The annual FoodNet Food Drive will be held Thursday, December 10, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Religious Education Building located next to St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou.

Acosta Foundation to bring Christmas cheer to all ages

The Acosta Foundation and the Ville Platte Police Department are joining forces with Blake’s Gifts LLC to bring some seasonal cheer to local elderly who will not be able to participate in any holid

Senator Cloud receives NFIB award

For her work advocating for small businesses during her freshman term in the Louisiana State Senate, Senator Heather Cloud received the Minuteman award from the National Federation of Independent B

Talkin’ turkey

According to lore, Benjamin Franklin lobbied for the turkey be the national bird of the newly created United States.