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Mamou 10U All-Stars win district tournament

News Staff

Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Mamou DYB 10U All-Stars competed in the District 7 Tournament in Hornbeck and went 5-0 to become district champions. The team will now compete in the regional tournament in Jackson Parish.

Mamou 6U All-Stars win sub-district tournament

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Mamou DYB 6U All-Stars were undefeated champions of the sub-district tournament as the team finished with a 5-0 record.

Applications for superintendent are collected

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Friday, June 5, marked the deadline for applications to be submitted for the new superintendent of the Evangeline Parish School District.

Stevens sibling duo do well at major jiu-jitsu competition

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Leah and Charlie Stevens, students at Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu, along with their dad and coach Robbie Stevens, attended the American Grappling Federation Kids Worlds in Fort Worth, Texas. Robbie said, “Charlie had some very tough and highly skilled competitors.

Book signing is held

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Ville Platte native Dr. Marcus Anderson held a book signing for his newly published book Betrayed by Love & Faith: A Journey Through Broken Trust on Friday, June 5. Dr. Anderson is the son of the late Marcus Anderson Sr. and Margretta Thomas, of Ville Platte.

Happy Birthday

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Monday, June 8, 2026

Maia Brooke Faircloth, the daughter of Travis and Makaila Faircloth of Carencro, celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at her Mammie and Paw Paw’s house on Saturday, May 16, 2025. Her birthday was May 11. The party theme was “K Pop Demon Hunters.”

Heritage Manor celebrates state recognition

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

On Thursday, May 28, the staff of Heritage Manor gathered to celebrate Administrator Trey Prudhomme, who was named Administrator of the Year and nurse Carla Ardoin, who was recognized as Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana Nursing Home Association (LNHA).

Parish observes Memorial Day

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 632 again this year hosted the parish’s Memorial Day observance, at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse. Many local veterans, members of the community, and public officials were present for the event.

High school physicals are held

News Staff

Monday, May 25, 2026

Healthworks Rehab, on Thursday, May 21, held preseason athletic physicals for high school athletes from Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie, and Sacred Heart. The physicals included screenings from optometrists, physical therapists, dentists, and physicians before final clearance.

Farm Bureau holds Membership Monday

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Monday, May 11, was Membership Monday at Farm Bureau in Ville Platte. Membership in Louisiana Farm Bureau offers a multitude of benefits and adds new benefits all the time.

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