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Scholarship is presented

Gabe Fontenot, son of Stokie and Jamie Fontenot, received a Dixie Youth Scholarship before the start of the Regional Tournaments this past Saturday, From left are National Director Michael Dess Fontenot, State Director Winky Newer, Fontenot, Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory (who threw the...

PPFD receives new fire trucks

Three new fire trucks were purchased for the Pine Prairie Fire Department to replace old units. The new yellow trucks were purchased from the St. George Fire Department (outside Baton Rouge) and were delivered on Wednesday, July 14, and are pictured outside of the department.

NLYB receives donation

Next Level Youth Basketball (NLYB) held its annual registration and draft day recently. During the ceremony, NLYB was presented with a $500 donation from United We Stand Non-Profit Organization for the second year in a row. Pictured are members of United We Stand Non-Profit Organization and NLYB.

AHEC students return to Savoy Medical Center

Savoy Medical Center happily welcomed back the 2021 AHEC students to explore the medical field and all of its opportunities firsthand.

Resident and Employee of the Month at Heritage Manor

Hilda Williams (left photo) was chosen as resident of the month for June at Heritage Manor. She is the mother of two children and has two grandchildren. She is a retired LPN and enjoys socializing with the staff and residents. She has been a resident of Heritage Manor for seven months.

PP 7Us competed at state

The Dixie Youth Pine Prairie 7U All Stars competed this past weekend at state in Ruston. After losing to Ville Platte in district, they took home second place and the sportsmanship award.

VP 12s win district in Mamou

The Dixie Youth Ville Platte Majors All Stars won the district title in Mamou this weekend and will now host the regional tournament at the Ville Platte/Evangeline Parish Recreational Complex.

Local team wins World Series bracket

A local 10U baseball team, DYNASTY, comprised of players from Oakdale, Ville Platte, and Mamou competed in the Perfect Game World Series in Foley, Ala, and won their bracket.

Greas E. Pete’s celebrates grand opening

A ribbon cutting was held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 for Greas E. Pete’s Restaurant located at 417 6th St., Mamou. It was an exciting day for Owners Neili Reed and Bryon Pierrottie.

Long-time courthouse employees retire

Cathy McDaniel and Tina Fontenot, long-time employees with the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court office, celebrated their retirement with a party on Wednesday, June 30. McDaniel had been employed with the office off and on for 47 years, while Fontenot worked in the office for 38 years.