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Flea Fly registration is held

The Ville Platte Lions Club Annual Flea Fly game will be held on Sunday, October 23, for students in Kindergarten and 1st grade. An exhibition game will be played on Friday, October 21, at halftime during Sacred Heart’s game against Westminster.

MHS 2022 Homecoming Court announced

Mamou High School will celebrate its homecoming Friday, October 7, with a game against the Ville Platte High Bulldogs. A pep rally will be held at 10 a.m., followed by the parade at 5:30 p.m. and the game at 7 p.m.

VPHS and MHS bands receive donations

Martin Thomas, a graduate of Mamou High School, recently traveled to a band instrument auction in Arkansas and purchased 42 instruments to donate to the Ville Platte High School and Mamou High School marching bands.

Tee Cotton Bowl Banquet

Tee Cotton Bowl Banquet

Memorial is held for VPHS secretary

Students, faculty, and staff members of Ville Platte High School gathered for a time of morning prayer, on Monday, August 22, to grieve the passing of the school’s secretary Frances Pitre (pictured in the inset photo).

Back to School Bash is held

A Back to School Bash, sponsored by the Turkey Creek Police Department, was held at the Turkey Creek Park on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Heritage Manor announces Employee and Resident of the Month

Clyde Lafleur (left photo) was chosen as Resident of the Month for August at Heritage Manor, while Kelsie Thomas (right photo) was chosen as Employee of the Month. Lafleur enjoys socializing with the staff and other residents, sitting outdoors and attending group activities.

School Supply Drive

St. Landry-Evangeline United Way is hosting a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive. Donate a pre-made supply kit or make a bulk order. All supplies purchased will be delivered to United Way at no additional costs. Donations will be accepted through Friday, August 5.

King honored at retirement celebration from library

Long-time Evangeline Parish Library employee and Turkey Creek branch manager Tina King recently retired from the library system after 22 years. She, along with her family, friends and fellow library staff, enjoyed a retirement celebration at the Turkey Creek branch on Friday, July 22.

Ville Platte hosts Super 10 state tournament

The Ville Platte/Evangeline Parish Recreational Complex hosted the Louisiana Dixie Youth Super 10 State Tournament on Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. From Jefferson Parish came Lakeshore, the winner of the south regional.