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EP Queens compete at LAFF

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

Four Evangeline Parish queens proudly represented their festivals at the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals (LAFF) convention held February 6-9 in Baton Rouge.

Chataignier Elementary holds DARE Graduation

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

Chataignier Elementary, on Thursday, February 13, held its DARE Graduation. The event featured remarks from Mamou Chief of Police Pat Hall along with remarks from DARE Officer Katina Serie and students presenting reflections on some of their lessons throughout the 10-week period.

Second annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras is held

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Second Annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras was held this past weekend. Members of the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, KVPI Radio, the Boggy Bayou Festival, and other members of the parish made the trip to participate in the festivities.

Gaga’s General Store Grand Opening held

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

A grand opening/ribbon cutting was held Saturday, February 1, for Gaga’s General Store, in the Beaver community. It was a great and beautiful sunny day for the occasion with a crowd of over 250 people, which made it a wonderful day for the new owners.

New murals are unveiled at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Evangeline Parish Chamber of Commerce held a Business After Hours event on January 30 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Mamou.

Parish committee honors Martin Luther King Jr

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Despite the Arctic air cancelling the parade, the Evangeline Parish Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation held its annual program on Monday, January 20, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Ville Platte.

LSUE presents baseball World Series rings

News Staff

Thursday, January 23, 2025

During the school’s Hall of Fame Gala, which was held on Saturday, January 18, members of the LSUE baseball team received their 2024 World Series rings. A ring was also presented to Ken Marks, of Ville Platte, who is the team’s bus driver. Marks is pictured in the center with LSUE Chancellor Dr.

Evangeline Parish festival are queens recognized

News Staff

Monday, January 20, 2025

The four Evangeline Parish festival queens were recognized during the monthly meeting of the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission held Thursday, January 16, at the Pine Prairie Community Center.

SH wins powerlifting invitational

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Sacred Heart hosted its fourth powerlifting invitational on Saturday, January 11. Twelve girls’ teams participated in the event, and there were nine boys’ teams.

Christmas Under the Oaks

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The oak trees in front of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church again provided the backdrop for a production of Christmas Under the Oaks. The production was performed by the members of the high school’s junior class on Tuesday, January 7.

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