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New Tournoi royalty is crowned

New Tournoi royalty is crowned

New Tournoi royalty is crowned

Several young ladies were selected to represent the Louisiana Tournoi Association during pageant festivities held Saturday, August 23, at the Northside Civic Center. Shown in the top photo, from left, are Ms.
6th Annual Paws for Cause royalty crowned

6th Annual Paws for Cause royalty crowned

6th Annual Paws for Cause royalty crowned

The Sixth Annual Cajun Paws for a Cause pageant was held at the Celestine Center in Mamou on Saturday, July 18. All proceeds from the pageant are shared by the Mamou animal holding facility and Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue, a local animal rescue organization located in Evangeline Parish.
FRIEND OF THE VVA - Cody and Louise Vidrine were presented the Friend of the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) award for Chapter #632 in Ville Platte by President JD Soileau (center).

FRIEND OF THE VVA - Cody and Louise Vidrine were presented the Friend of the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) award for Chapter #632 in Ville Platte by President JD Soileau (center).

VVA State Convention is held in Kinder

VVA State Convention is held in Kinder
Grant is received to fund parent summits

Grant is received to fund parent summits

Grant is received to fund parent summits

The Evangeline Parish Early Learning Community Network comprised of Evangeline Parish Library, South Louisiana Community College (SOLACC)- Ville Platte Campus, Save the Children Head Start- Evangeline Parish, and Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Family Engagement has been awarded a $25,000...
Mamou Super 10s slug their way into regional finals

Mamou Super 10s slug their way into regional finals

Mamou Super 10s slug their way into regional finals

The Mamou Super 10 All Stars slugged their way into the finals of the DYB North Regional Tournament in Oakdale before falling 5-4 against the Miley Cardinals in the championship game.
Third season of summer basketball is underway

Third season of summer basketball is underway

Third season of summer basketball is underway

Season 3 of the St. John Summer Recreational Basketball League has started, and it is a free summer program to help the underprivileged youth get a chance to showcase their basketball skills and learn teamwork and collaboration.
City celebrates nation’s independence

City celebrates nation’s independence

City celebrates nation’s independence

The City of Ville Platte held its Second Annual 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 4. The day included live performances by Geno Delafose, Mike Broussard, and Rusty Metoyer. Raylon Blake and DJ Chill were on the sound.
Enicke is named Rotarian of the Year

Enicke is named Rotarian of the Year

Enicke is named Rotarian of the Year

The Ville Platte Rotary Club held its annual Installation Banquet on Tuesday evening, June 24, at The Hatchery in Vidrine. A new slate of officers for the 2025-2026 club year beginning July 1, were sworn in by long-time Rotarian and former District Governor Linwood Broussard.
DYB 8U All Stars win district

DYB 8U All Stars win district

DYB 8U All Stars win district

The Ville Platte 8U All Stars competed in the district tournament this past weekend in Leesville. The team went 5-0 for the weekend, outscoring their opponents 64-6. They competed against Fort Johnson (16-0) Fairview (17-0), Mamou (11-0), Oakdale (14-4), and Fairview (6-2).