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Clothing Boutique in Ville Platte celebrates grand opening

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Monday, August 5, 2024

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Anna Ryan’s Boutique, offering women and men’s clothing and accessories, was held on Saturday, July 27, at its location, 523 West Main, in Ville Platte. It was a gorgeous day for the special occasion.

Library celebrates 100th French program

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Monday, July 29, 2024

The main library in Ville Platte recently celebrated its 100th Creole French Table. Kudos was given to staff member Patricia Harris who facilitates the program. The group enjoyed cake, boudin, cracklins, and chicken wings along with special gifts donated by Security Finance.

McGee named Wastewater Operator of the Year

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Robert McGee, Water Superintendent in Mamou was recently named 2024 South Louisiana Wastewater Operator of the Year. The announcement was made during the Louisiana Rural Water Association (LRWA) Convention held annually in Lake Charles. (Photo courtesy of Leisa Deshotel)

State champions

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

For the first time in the rich history of Ville Platte Dixie Youth Baseball, the 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars have won the state championship. The team took home the hardware after a 10-0 win over Minden in the state tournament held in Tioga. Coverage of the tournament can be found on Page 5.

Mamou Super 10s place in regionals

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Mamou Super 10 All-Stars won the District 7 tournament, which was played in Leesville from June 20 to June 23. The team then competed in the North Regional Tournament and came out in third place. That tournament was held in Alexandria from July 5 to July 8.

Check is presented for financial literacy

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Cabot Corporation of Ville Platte will sponsor all Finance Park Virtual 8th grade programs for the upcoming school year.

UTLX is crowned champions

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Monday, July 8, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, Union Tank Car basketball team was crowned 2024 champions of the Evangeline/St. Landry Intramural Employee Basketball League. This league showcases the basketball talent of employees who compete against each other for a championship while representing their employers.

Ninth anniversary is celebrated

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Owners Don (left) and Judy Secia (right) celebrated the ninth anniversary of their restaurant Krazy Cajun Cafe, in Mamou.

Sheriff Guillory begins second term in office

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Sheriff Guillory begins second term in office

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles R. Guillory (left) took his oath of office and was sworn in by 13th Judicial District Court Judge Marcus L. Fontenot (right) on June 27, to begin his second term in office.

CDA holds French Retreat

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic Daughters of America from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church held a French Retreat for residents of Heritage Manor Nursing Home. The event was held at the Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Family Life Center on Thursday, June 20.

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