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Good times are had at Cotton Festival

Good times are had at Cotton Festival

Good times are had at Cotton Festival

News Staff
Monday, October 14, 2024
The carnival at the 70th Louisiana Cotton Festival began on Wednesday, October 9, at the festival’s new location on Lithcote Road, in Ville Platte. Among those enjoying the night was Ville Platte City Attorney Chris Ludeau and his family.
4-H Events begin Cotton Festival

4-H Events begin Cotton Festival

4-H Events begin Cotton Festival

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The annual 4-H Cotton Pickin’ Pet Show, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, and Cotton Festival Cookery Contest officially kicked off the 70th Louisiana Cotton Festival on Monday, October 7, at the Ville Platte Civic Center.
Grand Opening of new Te-Mamou substation is held

Grand Opening of new Te-Mamou substation is held

Grand Opening of new Te-Mamou substation is held

News Staff
Monday, October 7, 2024
On Saturday, September 28, Fire Protection District 2 held a ribbon cutting celebration to officially open the new substation located on Highway 167.
Fun times are had at Le Grand Hoorah

Fun times are had at Le Grand Hoorah

Fun times are had at Le Grand Hoorah

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Le Grand Hoorah, presented by Prairie Heritage Inc., was held at Lakeview Park and Beach from Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29.
Anniversary is celebrated for Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum

Anniversary is celebrated for Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum

Anniversary is celebrated for Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum, located at 205 N.W. Railroad Ave., in Ville Platte, celebrated its 14th anniversary with an open house on Friday, September 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There was no admission for the event, and visitors were allowed to meet some of their favorite Swamp Pop stars.
McElwee is crowned Queen Cotton LXX

McElwee is crowned Queen Cotton LXX

McElwee is crowned Queen Cotton LXX

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The 70th Louisiana Cotton Festival held its annual Queen’s Pageant at the Northside Civic Center on Saturday, September 21.
Mamou Family Care celebrates grand opening

Mamou Family Care celebrates grand opening

Mamou Family Care celebrates grand opening

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
Savoy Medical Center held a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new beautiful facility, Mamou Family Care, on Friday, August 23. The facility is located at 704 Poinciana Avenue, in Mamou. It was a gorgeous day for the special occasion. The event was a huge success.
Publications students visit Ville Platte Gazette

Publications students visit Ville Platte Gazette

Publications students visit Ville Platte Gazette

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Students from Kaitlin Deville’s publications class at Sacred Heart visited the Ville Platte Gazette, on Tuesday, September 3. During the tour, the students learned interview tips and information on the overall newspaper process as they will be printing their own quarterly newspaper.
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