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Ribbon cutting is held at Native Plant and Heritage Garden

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Monday, July 14, 2025

The City of Ville Platte held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Native Plant and Heritage Garden on Thursday, July 10.

Third season of summer basketball is underway

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Season 3 of the St. John Summer Recreational Basketball League has started, and it is a free summer program to help the underprivileged youth get a chance to showcase their basketball skills and learn teamwork and collaboration.

City celebrates nation’s independence

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

The City of Ville Platte held its Second Annual 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 4. The day included live performances by Geno Delafose, Mike Broussard, and Rusty Metoyer. Raylon Blake and DJ Chill were on the sound.

Enicke is named Rotarian of the Year

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Ville Platte Rotary Club held its annual Installation Banquet on Tuesday evening, June 24, at The Hatchery in Vidrine. A new slate of officers for the 2025-2026 club year beginning July 1, were sworn in by long-time Rotarian and former District Governor Linwood Broussard.

DYB 8U All Stars win district

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DYB 8U All Stars win district

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Ville Platte 8U All Stars competed in the district tournament this past weekend in Leesville. The team went 5-0 for the weekend, outscoring their opponents 64-6. They competed against Fort Johnson (16-0) Fairview (17-0), Mamou (11-0), Oakdale (14-4), and Fairview (6-2).

Golf instruction is offered at local academy

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Swing Masters Golf Academy provides year-round access to golf instruction, mentorship, and personal development to underserved youth of the surrounding communities.

Krazy Cajun Cafe celebrates 10 years

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

The Krazy Cajun Cafe, of Mamou, celebrated its 10th year in business on Friday, June 13, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. A special menu and door prizes were offered for the event.

Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) presents a proclamation to Boone’s daughters Carmen Bellard-Foutch (left) and Rachel Escamilla (right).

Waven Boone Day is held

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Monday, June 16, 2025

A ceremony honoring the artistic impact of the late Waven Boone was held on Friday, June 13, inside Ville Platte City Hall. The program included remarks from the Boone family, public officials, educators, friends, fellow artists and musicians, and former students.

Memorial Day is observed at courthouse

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

On Monday, May 26, Memorial Day was once again observed at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse. The event was led by J.D. Soileau, president of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 632. Deacon Ben Soileau, a retired United States Air Force general, led the invocation and the benediction.

Athletic physicals are held

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Medical professionals from across the community came together on Thursday, May 22, as Healthworks Rehab LLC, in Ville Platte, again hosted the high school athletic physicals for Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Sacred Heart.

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