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Catholic Daughters host annual French Retreat

News Staff

Thursday, March 20, 2025

On Thursday, March 13, area seniors enjoyed the annual French Retreat sponsored by the Catholic Daughters. They enjoyed a special mass in French and English led by Father Tom Voorhies, as well as games, refreshments and fellowship.

Lunches are donated

News Staff

Thursday, March 20, 2025

On Wednesday, March 12, Woodmen Life donated sandwiches, chips, and other lunch items to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, Ville Platte Police Department, and Ville Platte City Marshal’s Office in appreciation for what they do for the community.

VPHS band performs at festival

News Staff

Monday, March 17, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, the Ville Platte High School Marching Band concluded its season with a performance in Independence. The invitation to participate in the Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival Parade came after the band’s outstanding performance at the Mardi Gras festivities in Hammond.

EPSB Special Olympics bowling team places at state

News Staff

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Some Evangeline Parish students participated in the Special Olympics Louisiana State Bowling Tournament on February 22, at All Star Lanes in Baton Rouge. “Our students had a great time competing and cheering one another on.

Boggy Bayou Festival senior royalty crowned

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Monday, March 10, 2025

The Boggy Bayou Festival recently crowned its senior king and queen to represent Prairie Manor Nursing Home and the festival during the event to be held May 8-10 in Pine Prairie.

Ville Platte development center is selected to receive a classroom makeover

News Staff

Monday, March 10, 2025

Little Giraffes Learn and Grow Development Center, in Ville Platte, is one of four winners of Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana’s Project PlaySmart Classroom Makeovers for 2025. The center will receive a $10 thousand free classroom makeover this spring.

n the left photo is the sellout crowd as it enjoys the show.

Swamp Pop Reunion Dance XIX is held

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

The 19th Swamp Pop Reunion Dance was held at the Ville Platte Civic Center on Monday, March 3.

SH runs for a chicken

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Monday, March 3, 2025

The fifth and sixth grade students at Sacred Heart were treated to a Mardi Gras celebration on the high school football field, on Thursday, February 27. Wanda Verrette, Mamou Mardi Gras Co-Captain Kade Verrette, and Mark Young spoke about the history and traditions of the Mamou Mardi Gras.

First woman clerk sworn

From the Archives

News Staff

Thursday, February 27, 2025

April 3, 1997 - Pictured above right is Gwen M. Phillips, who was recently sworn is by Ville Platte City Judge Donald Launey (left) as the new Ville Platte City Clerk.

Soileau places in top 10 at state

News Staff

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Jackson Soileau, of Sacred Heart, competed in the LHSAA State Indoor Championships at the LSU Carl Maddox Field House, on Saturday, February 22. He finished in 10th place in Boys 1600 Meter Run Division II with a time of 4:46.43.

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