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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.

Special Olympics is held

Special Olympics returned to the Evangeline Parish School District on Wednesday, October 27, with students competing in bowling. The first round of events was held at Ville Platte High School for students in grades 6 though 8.

Heritage Manor announces Employee and Resident of the Month

Debbie Derosier (left photo) was chosen as Resident of the Month for November at Heritage Manor, while Jackie Murphy (right photo) was chosen as Employee of the Month.

Heritage Manor celebrates Halloween

The staff and residents of Heritage Manor Nursing Home enjoyed dressing up for Halloween. Here, the staff poses for a photo. Prizes and treats were given to all. (Photo courtesy of Heritage Manor)

VPHS cross country teams win district

The District 5-3A cross country meet was held on Thursday, October 28.

Subscription drive winners

(Top photo) The Ville Platte Gazette’s first subscription winner was Mr. Roland Fontenot. He was very excited to win $100, and said he will share it with his wife 50/50. He is shown, center, receiving his check, along with his wife Carolyn Fontenot, left, from Associate Editor Heather Bogard, right.

Reapportionment plans are depicted

At public workshops held last week, the Ville Platte City Council and Evangeline Parish School Board reviewed possible reapportionment plans following changes in population reflected in the most recent United States Census.