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EPSB moves forward with four-day week

The Evangeline Parish School Board, after hearing reaction from members of the community, will move forward with a four-day week.

EPSO reports recent drug arrests

On June 1st 2023 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop.

Representative Butler announces new boat ramp

State Representative Rhonda Butler announced she received word from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that DOTD (Department of Transportation and Development) has approved the permit for a n

MERCEDES ROZAS OLIVIER

L’ANSE AUX PAILLES – With heavy hearts we announce the death of our mother, Mercedes Rozas Olivier, 91, of L’Anse Aux Pailles. She passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

DANNIE LEE LAFLEUR

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Williams Funeral Home in Ville Platte for Mr.

At the Library

Summer Reading kicks off around the parish on June 6! Please visit our website or your favorite branch to see the calendar of activities planned for the patrons of Evangeline Parish.

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. Arrested were the following persons:

One is dead after shooting in Ville Platte

Ville Platte Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas confirmed one victim has died and a suspect is in custody following a shooting. The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m.