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Mamou hosts a Winter wonderland

Because of rainy weather, the Pine Prairie and Mamou Christmas parades were cancelled this past weekend.

Chataignier spreads Christmas cheer

Christmas events in Evangeline Parish began on Sunday, December 1, with the Chataignier Christmas Parade. Lineup began at Carver Elementary School, and the parade ended at the village hall, where Santa Claus was available for photographs. The village Christmas Tree was also lit following the parade.

Player of the Week shirt is presented

Ashton Bias, of Ville Platte High School, was presented with his T-shirt for being named Player of the Week in Week 10. During a 55-28 loss to Church Point to close out the football season, the Ville Platte quarterback threw three touchdown passes.

Welcome sign is unveiled

A new welcome sign for the City of Ville Platte was unveiled on Friday, November 8. The new sign is located at the eastern entrance of the city in front of the Tobacco Plus location and was purchased through a grant from the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission.

PPHS 2024 Homecoming Court announced

Pine Prairie Homecoming will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the school gymnasium.

Veterans Day is celebrated

On Monday, November 11, several different celebrations were held in Evangeline Parish in honor of Veterans Day. In Mamou, the annual Veterans Day Parade was held down 6th Street and ended at the American Legion Hall. After the parade, a ceremony and a cake auction was held.

Player of the Week shirt is presented

Kary’s Roux and Pig Stand Bar-B-Q Sauce has again this year sponsored the Ville Platte Gazette’s Player of the Week. This year, the Ville Platte based business began sponsoring a T-shirt which was presented to each week’s winner.

Swine Festival is held

The Louisiana Swine Festival was held in Basile from Friday, November 1, through Sunday, November 3. On Saturday, the festival featured a Pork Cook-off, Queens’ Boudin Eating Contest, Queens’ Greasy Pig Chase, Kids’ Greasy Pig Chase, and Hog Calling and Boudin Eating Contest.

More players receive Player of the Week shirts

(Left photo) During Sacred Heart’s pep rally, on Friday, November 1, Jude Hebert (left) and Jax Fontenot (right) were presented with T-shirts in recognition of being the Ville Platte Gazette Player of the Week.

Halloween is celebrated

Businesses around town got in the Halloween spirit on Thursday as employees dressed up in their favorite costumes. At the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, the employees at the Ville Platte branch competed against employees of the other branches.