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AI policies are to be addressed, says superintendent

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - To better address issues dealing with artificial intelligence in the school setting, Superintendent Darwan Lazard told Evangeline Parish School Board members, during the meeting held Wednesday, December 10, policies related to the matter will be brought before...

LARRY “GENO” GUILLORY

A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Larry Guillory, 83, of Ville Platte, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, followed by entombment at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation was held from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

At the Library

The Library Board of Control and our parish staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Library Christmas Fest! We created so many wonderful memories together.

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.

Ville Platte Rotary:

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Mitch Fontenot invited members of the Mercy Regional Medical Center (MRMC) rehabilitation department to address the group as the guest speakers for the December 9, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

Swamp Pop legends gather for event

Louisiana Swamp Pop legends gathered for a special event held Wednesday, December 10, at the Ville Platte Civic Center to celebrate the golden age of the music.

Parades kick off holiday season

The holiday season began in Evangeline Parish with Christmas parades this past weekend. In the top photo, Santa Claus sends Christmas greetings while riding atop a fire truck in the Pine Prairie parade on Saturday, December 6.

EPSO releases info on standoff

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has released additional information involving a standoff which occurred on Thursday, December 4, in the Reddell area.

City is awarded $1.6 million in additional water funds

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, during the city council meeting held Tuesday, December 9, announced the city was approved for an additional $1.6 million from the state’s water sector committee for the construction of a new water well.

ROBERT “BOBBY” BURLEIGH

TURKEY CREEK - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert “Bobby” Burleigh, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world on December 1, 2025, at the age of 82.