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United States Flag is presented to VFW Post 3803

Jerrie Ledoux, community liaison for United States Congressman Mike Johnson, presented an American Flag that flew over the United States Capitol to the VFW Post 3803 in Ville Platte.

Helmets are purchased for VPHS

Around the time the Tee Cotton Bowl was set to be played, it was learned 10 students wishing to play football at Ville Platte High School were turned away because of a shortage of helmets. The shortage was due to manufacturing/availability and costs.

Cotton Festival shirts available

Louisiana Cotton Festival T-Shirts are available for purchase at louisianacottonfestival.com. The shirts can be picked up at the Flower Patch or can be shipped. This year’s festival runs from October 19 through October 24. (Photos courtesy of Louisiana Cotton Festival)

Heritage Manor announces Employee and Resident of the Month

Leta Fontenot (left photo) was chosen as Resident of the Month for September at Heritage Manor, while Fredia Anderson (right photo) was chosen as Employee of the Month. Fontenot, a resident of Heritage Manor for seven months, has two sons and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Statue is blessed

The new statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart’s version of “Touchdown Jesus” that is located near the endzone at Soileau-Landry Field, was blessed last Friday night before the Trojans’ game against Marksville by Fr. Andrew Killeen of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Supplies are donated in Raceland

Following Hurricane Ida, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte adopted St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Much needed supplies were donated, and members of the A.C.T.S. retreat travelled to Raceland this past Sunday to deliver the supplies.

Scenes from Fr. Verbis LaFleur Memorial Mass

Scenes from Fr. Verbis LaFleur Memorial Mass

City of Ville Platte holds Ida supply drive

The City of Ville Platte, on Friday, September 3, held a supply drive for those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Items collected included tarps, non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and monetary donations. Similar collection sites are planned around Evangeline Parish.

Catholic Daughters present donation

Members of the Catholic Daughters recently presented its donation to Heritage Manor for resident bingo games.

Jack graduates from Academy

Turkey Creek Officer Justin Jack (left) has graduated Aleta Police Academy on Friday, August 20. Chief Steven Ardoin (right) would like to thank the public for its continued support and to report all suspicious activity. (Photo courtesy of Turkey Creek Police Department)