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Older Americans Month is celebrated at Chateau Des Amis

With sponsors, supporters, and other members of the community in attendance, residents of Chateau Des Amis celebrated Older Americans Month on Wednesday, May 18, with music from Jude Dardeau and a variety of other activities.

Ribbon cutting is held

A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, May 5 for Fontenot Internal Medicine Clinic located at 421 Jack Miller Rd. in Ville Platte. There was a tremendous turnout with support from the community and business. Dr.

Cornhole competition is held at Special Olympics

Evangeline Parish schools held their third and final Special Olympics event with a cornhole competition on Tuesday, May 10, at Bayou Chicot Elementary. Mamou High placed first, Vidrine Elementary placed second, and Bayou Chicot Elementary placed third.

Employee and Resident of the Month named

Mary Z. Darbonne (left photo) was chosen as Resident of the Month for May at Heritage Manor, while Mona Thomas (right photo) was chosen as Employee of the Month. Darbonne has been a resident at the facility for seven months and enjoys all activities and socials. She has five children (two deceased).

Bishop Deshotel blesses New Life Pregnancy Center

With the news of the recent events coming out of the United States Supreme Court regarding Roe v. Wade and the right to life, Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette blessed the New Life Pregnancy Center in Mamou on Thursday, May 12.

National Day of Prayer is observed

Hundredfold Coffee, in Ville Platte, hosted a National Day of Prayer observance on Thursday, May 5, with Pastor Freddie Jack, Father Andrew Killeen, Pastor Darwan Lazard, Pastor Brian Dore, Pastor Kevin West, Pastor Reginal Arvie, and Pastor Steven Sawtelle leading prayers for various intentions.

Sonnier to headline festival on Saturday night

Dustin Sonnier is an American Country music singer/songwriter from the small community of Vatican. Dustin’s passion for music began at a young age. In early 2006, Dustin felt it was time to spread his wings and form his own band.

New Boggy Bayou royalty is crowned

The 2022 Boggy Bayou Royalty was named on Saturday, April 30. The new queens will officially be crowned during the festival on Saturday, May 14, at 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds. From left are Ms. Boggy Bayou Taylor McDaniel, Miss Boggy Bayou Emmy Fasske, and Teen Miss Boggy Bayou McKenna Sellers.

New Smoked Meat royalty is crowned

The 28th Annual Festival de la Viande Boucanée royalty was crowned Sunday evening, April 24, at the Northside Civic Center. Shown, from left, are Ms. Viande Boucanée Kayla McElfresh, Miss Viande Boucanée Shelby Nola Ward, and Teen Miss Viande Boucanée Alexis Jaden Bordelon.

“Take him away, take him away! Crucify him!”

On Friday, April 15, the Catholic faithful of Ville Platte and Mamou joined for the annual Walk with Christ and Good Friday services held at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Church and St. Ann’s.