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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.

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.