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Swamp Pop legends gather for event

News Staff

Monday, December 15, 2025

Louisiana Swamp Pop legends gathered for a special event held Wednesday, December 10, at the Ville Platte Civic Center to celebrate the golden age of the music.

Parades kick off holiday season

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

The holiday season began in Evangeline Parish with Christmas parades this past weekend. In the top photo, Santa Claus sends Christmas greetings while riding atop a fire truck in the Pine Prairie parade on Saturday, December 6.

Parish tournament begins

News Staff

Monday, December 8, 2025

The 2025 Evangeline Parish High School Basketball Tournament kicked off on Wednesday, December 3, with a new single-elimination format. In the top photo, Allie Jo Fontenot (13), of Basile, tries to swipe the ball away from Mamou’s Danilynn Landreneau (3).

Savoy Internal Medicine holds grand opening

News Staff

Monday, December 8, 2025

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Savoy Internal Medicine was held on Thursday, November 20, at its location, 1413 7th Street, in Mamou. It was a gorgeous day for the special occasion. The event was a huge success. Shown in center, cutting the ribbon is Dr. Scott Parks.

PPHS 2025 Homecoming Court announced

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Pine Prairie Homecoming will be held Saturday, November 22, in the Leslie Gaudet Memorial Gymnasium.

Veterans Day is observed in parish

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Veterans Day was observed with several events in the parish on Tuesday, November 11. (Left photo) The annual ceremony was held at the courthouse in Ville Platte. During the ceremony, Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams presented proclamations to the oldest and youngest veterans.

Le Grand Hoorah celebrates 10 years

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

The 10th Annual Le Grand Hoorah was held this past weekend at Lakeview Park and Beach.

SHS 2025 Homecoming Court announced

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Sacred Heart High School announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court. Standing, from left to right: Ava Delahoussaye, Demi Tate, Emma Brunet, Emma Jorden, Ava Baquet, and Ava Kennard; sitting, same order: Breanne Ardoin, Laura Prudhomme, Abbie Perrodin, Averie Pitre, and Kora LeJeune.

Halloween tricks and treats enjoyed by all ages

News Staff

Thursday, October 30, 2025

(Left photo) Savoy Medical Center staff members, including Director of Marketing and Business Development Angela Fontenot, hosted a Willy Wonka-themed booth for the Fourth Annual Boo in da Mou held Sunday, October 26, along Sixth Street in Mamou.

Rock the Block is held

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Monday, October 27, 2025

Hundredfold Coffee, The Acosta Foundation, and The Evangeline Chamber of Commerce once again hosted Rock the Block, a trick-or-treat trail in the City of Ville Platte.

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