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Village of Pine Prairie salutes breast cancer survivors

Pink lights are placed around the gazebo in Pine Prairie in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. After the village council meeting held Thursday, October 14, the village saluted several breast cancer survivors at the gazebo.

Heritage Manor announces Employee and Resident of the Month

Billie Ardoin (left photo) was chosen as Resident of the Month for October at Heritage Manor, while Howard Fontenot (right photo) was chosen as Employee of the Month. Ardoin enjoys sitting outdoors, attending activities and socializing with the staff and residents.

Rotary of VP expresses thanks to healthcare workers

The Ville Platte Rotary wants to thank the front line health workers at Mercy Regional Medical Center, who have persistently labored and gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We appreciate all of you!

MHS announces homecoming court/activities

Mamou High School will hold homecoming activities on Friday, October 15. The Green Demons will take on the Pine Prairie Panthers during the football game at 7 p.m. A pep rally will be held at 10 a.m. on the football field, followed by a parade at 5:30 p.m.

VILLE PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING COURT

Members of the 2021 homecoming court at Ville Platte High School are (Seated L-R) Jakerionna Guillory, Yasmine Serie, Imee Negapatan, and Marissa Poullard; (Row 1) Emily Dufour and Brianna Freeman; (Row 2) Jardynn Anthony, Gabrielle Thille, and Mahala Alfred; (Row 3) Hannah Frank, Jashalynn Thomas,...

Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte holds grand opening

A ribbon cutting signafying the grand opening of Freedom Behavioral located at 800 East Main St., Ville Platte was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at its location in the Mercy Regional Medical Center Lobby. The event was a huge success and there was a large crowd that attended.

Fleas and Flies register

Registration for this years Flea-Fly Game, sponsored by the Ville Platte Lions Club, was held Monday, September 27, and Tuesday, September 28, at the Lions Club Den in the Demoncherveaux Subdivision. Pictured is Lions Club member Dess Fontenot (right) as he places a helmet on Graham Fontenot.

OLQAS holds annual Blue Mass

Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte held its annual Blue Mass on Wednesday, September 29, to honor all LEOs, firefighters, EMTs, and first responders. Pictured is Fr.

Ribbon cutting is held at Cajun Smoke Meats LLC in Chataignier

A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, September 6, in Chataignier at Cajun Smoke Meats.

Qualifiers for 2021 Louisiana Tournoi

Qualifications for the Louisiana Tournoi were held Sunday, September 26, at the Industrial Park. Ten riders qualified and will join the top 10 finishers from last year’s competition at the event which will be held this year on Sunday, October, 24, following the Grand Parade of Cotton.