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Fontenot makes donation

Mary Ann T. Fontenot recently made a generous donation to the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission that consisted of Tradescantia Ohiensis, commonly known as bluejacket, ohio spiderwort or smooth spiderwort.

Happy Birthday

Allie Jo Veillon, the daughter of Mike and Shea Veillon of Ville Platte, celebrated her fifth birthday on Saturday, June 5, 2021, with a petting zoo and pony ride party at her home. The party theme was “farm animals.” Her birthday was June 7.

Former Queen Cotton is new Rayne Frog Festival Queen

RAYNE - Abigail Fruge was recently crowned the 49th Rayne Frog Festival Queen. She is the daughter of Rodney and Donna Fruge of Sulphur. Her father is a Basile native and BHS graduate of the Class of 1985. His Basile grandparents are the late Euta Fruge and the late Rodney Fruge, Sr.

Sign is dedicated

For the first time in its 167-year history, Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Ville Platte now has a permanent sign on the church grounds. Resting on top of the sign is a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Children enjoy petting zoo at library

To kick off its Summer Reading program, the main branch of the Evangeline Parish Library in Ville Platte welcomed Bar None Ranch Pony and Petting Zoo Parties on Wednesday, June 9. Pictured is the large crowd gathers around the petting zoo area to enjoy playing with the animals.

The house that Long built

State Senator Heather Cloud in connection with State Representatives Rhonda Butler, Dewitt Carrier, Phillip Deviller, and Daryl Deshotel hosted a Constituent Day on Monday, June 7, where residents of Senate District 28 were treated to a guided tour of the state capitol, a chance to sit in on Senate...

MERCY REGIONAL FAMILY HEALTHCARE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING

A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, for Mercy Regional Family Healthcare located in front of Mercy Regional Medical Center. It was an exciting day for Dr. Jody Johnson, general surgeon, and Brooklyn Latour, family nurse practitioners.

Memorial Day observance is again held at courthouse

The annual Memorial Day observance was again held outside the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Monday, May 31. The event was put on by the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America in collaboration with the local Catholic Daughters of America.