Pine Prairie Astros win tournaments
Pine Prairie Astros win tournaments
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The Pine Prairie Astros recently won the Pine Prairie and Mamou tournaments.
Monday, June 5, 2023
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Planters presented to Mamou elder living facilities
Planters presented to Mamou elder living facilities
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On Friday, May 19, members of the Mamou Police Department delivered planter boxes to Savoy Care Center, Savoy Heights and Peaceful Chateau.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Students lend heads, hearts, hands, and health for work at VP city hall
Students lend heads, hearts, hands, and health for work at VP city hall
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Ville Platte Mayor Ryan Leday Williams and city employees, on Tuesday, May 16, worked to clean the outside of Ville Platte City Hall by pressure washing the parking lot. The mayor also received assistance from the 4-H Junior Leader Club.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Blake Elyse Lachney
Newborns
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GIRL, Blake Elyse Lachney was born May 1, 2023, at 10:28 p.m. at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice to Kyle and Courtney Lachney of Eunice, weighing 7 pounds and 10 ounces.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Maia Brooke Faircloth
Happy Birthday
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Maia Brooke Faircloth, the daughter of Travis and Makaila Faircloth of Carencro, celebrated her second birthday with a party at Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream Shoppe on Saturday, May 13. Her birthday was May 11. The party theme was “Two Sweet Minnie Mouse.
Monday, May 22, 2023
National Day of Prayer observed in Mamou, Ville Platte
National Day of Prayer observed in Mamou, Ville Platte
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(Top photo) The Town of Mamou celebrated the National Day of Prayer of Thursday, May 4, with a prayer service at the Mamou Recreational Center. Several town officials welcomed the guest pastors who spoke and offered prayers for various needs.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Boggy Bayou Festival royalty crowned
Boggy Bayou Festival royalty crowned
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The 38th Annual Boggy Bayou Pageant was held Saturday, April 29, at the Pine Prairie High School gym. In the above photo, from left, are Deb Miss Boggy Bayou Queen Lyla Cormier, daughter of Jeremy and Donna Cormier, of Jennings; Ms.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Kick off is held for Evangeline Reimagine Academy
Kick off is held for Evangeline Reimagine Academy
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A new adventure in learning took another step toward becoming reality as a Reimagine Kick Off was held at the Evangeline Parish School Board Office on Thursday, April 27.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Local artist unveils Mamou mural located on Reed’s Pharmacy building
Local artist unveils Mamou mural located on Reed’s Pharmacy building
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In the top photo, the new Mamou mural painted on the side of Reed’s Pharmacy on Sixth Street is displayed. The Mamou-inspired mural was painted by artist Hannah Gumbo.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
SUV collides with school bus
SUV collides with school bus
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A Kia Borrego, on Wednesday, April 19, crossed the center line of Hwy 29, near the intersection of Angus Road, and collided with a school bus. The crash occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. with approximately 20 children on the school bus.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023