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EPSB Special Olympics bowling team places at state

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Some Evangeline Parish students participated in the Special Olympics Louisiana State Bowling Tournament on February 22, at All Star Lanes in Baton Rouge. “Our students had a great time competing and cheering one another on.

Boggy Bayou Festival senior royalty crowned

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Monday, March 10, 2025

The Boggy Bayou Festival recently crowned its senior king and queen to represent Prairie Manor Nursing Home and the festival during the event to be held May 8-10 in Pine Prairie.

Ville Platte development center is selected to receive a classroom makeover

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Monday, March 10, 2025

Little Giraffes Learn and Grow Development Center, in Ville Platte, is one of four winners of Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana’s Project PlaySmart Classroom Makeovers for 2025. The center will receive a $10 thousand free classroom makeover this spring.

n the left photo is the sellout crowd as it enjoys the show.

Swamp Pop Reunion Dance XIX is held

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

The 19th Swamp Pop Reunion Dance was held at the Ville Platte Civic Center on Monday, March 3.

SH runs for a chicken

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Monday, March 3, 2025

The fifth and sixth grade students at Sacred Heart were treated to a Mardi Gras celebration on the high school football field, on Thursday, February 27. Wanda Verrette, Mamou Mardi Gras Co-Captain Kade Verrette, and Mark Young spoke about the history and traditions of the Mamou Mardi Gras.

First woman clerk sworn

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From the Archives

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

April 3, 1997 - Pictured above right is Gwen M. Phillips, who was recently sworn is by Ville Platte City Judge Donald Launey (left) as the new Ville Platte City Clerk.

Soileau places in top 10 at state

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Soileau places in top 10 at state

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Jackson Soileau, of Sacred Heart, competed in the LHSAA State Indoor Championships at the LSU Carl Maddox Field House, on Saturday, February 22. He finished in 10th place in Boys 1600 Meter Run Division II with a time of 4:46.43.

EP Queens compete at LAFF

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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

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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

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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.

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