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VP council introduces 911/OEP resolution

At their November 9 meeting, the Ville Platte City Council introduced a resolution concerning Sheriff Charles Guillory’s plan to take over 911 services for the parish.

MERLYN FONTENOT YIELDING

BAYOU CHICOT - Funeral services for Mrs. Merlyn Fontenot Yielding, 79, were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in Bayou Chicot. Merlyn, a resident of Bayou Chicot, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

LORENE GUILLORY JOUBERT

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in St. Landry on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, for Lorene Guillory Joubert, 86, who passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

JOSEPH HUEY ORTEGO

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Huey Ortego, 93, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Mr. Ortego a resident of Ville Platte, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Burial followed in the St.

DAVID “MATOE” M. COURVILLE

VILLE PLATTE – Private funeral services will be held for David “Matoe” M. Courville, 57, who passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Pastor Brian Dore will conduct the funeral services. Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. David “Matoe” M.

Swine Festival enjoys beautiful weather, big crowds

After a year’s hiatus due to the worldwide pandemic, Basile’s 54th La. Swine Festival came back this year with beautiful weather and big crowds, proving why it remains the community’s first and foremost cultural event since 1966.

American Pickers to film in Louisiana

The American Pickers are excited to return to Louisiana! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2022. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel.

Drug arrests are reported for Oct. and Nov.

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Departments Criminal Patrol Unit, on October 10, conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Ville Platte. When agents approached the car, they could smell marijuana. The driver gave consent to search and the following action occurred.

Bayou Chicot Elementary announces honor students for first nine-weeks

Bayou Chicot Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first nine weeks grading period as follows: Kindergarten: Superintendent’s List - Angelynn Davis, Mason Ferguson, Kenna Fontenot, Landrie Fontenot, Erin Johnson, Scarlett Johnson, Preslee Marcantel, Avery Messer, Connor...

BCE prom fund raiser set

The Bayou Chicot Elementary School will be holding a bingo and chili cook off on Saturday, November 13, at the Crooked Creek Pavilion beginning at 11 a.m. A $300 blackout game will be held, in addition to $10 bingo cards and all cash prizes.