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VFW presents bingo donation

VFW Post #3803 and the Ladies Auxiliary recently presented its annual bingo game donation to Heritage Manor. Shown, from left, are Hillery Hill (VFW Post #3803 member), Heritage Manor Activity Director Patricia Duplechin and Ollie Bright (VFW Ladies Auxiliary member).

New mural is painted at Ville Platte city hall

Work was recently completed on a new mural painted on the side of Ville Platte city hall.

Mamou Elementary 4-H students collect items for food drive

The Mamou Elementary School 4th Club collected canned goods for the Food for Families food drive held December 7. Students and their families provided well over 2,000 nonperishable goods. These items were brought to St. Ann’s Catholic Church to help the local community.

Contest winners are recognized

The winners of the Ville Platte Gazette’s football contests are pictured. Pictured with Gazette editor Tony Marks (center) are from left Kyle McFarlain and Joe Arnold from Farm Bureau, Perry Vidrine, and Richard Guillory. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ribbon cutting is held in Mamou

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening was held on Monday, December 6, 2021 for Monier Insurance Agency in Mamou located at 508 East Main St. It was a wet and rainy day, but exciting for owner Chasity Monier.

Noël dans la paroisse

Christmas time came to Evangeline Parish as municipalities began holding their Christmas parades over the past weekend. In Mamou, the parade was held on Saturday, December 4, at 11 a.m.

Cuttin’ Up With Nic holds grand opening

Cuttin’ Up With Nic, a new salon located at the “Y” at Barber Spur, held its grand opening Monday, November 29.

PPHS announces Homecoming Court

Pine Prairie High announces its 2021-2022 Homecoming Court.

Parish champs

Bayou Chicot Elementary won the Junior High Parish Tournament in girls’ basketball.

Parade returns as Mamou again observes Veterans Day

For the first time in two years because of the pandemic, the parade returned as part of the events surrounding the annual Veterans Day observance in Mamou. The parade began at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, and rolled down famed 6th Street toward the American Legion Hall.