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State help is sought for VP crime

VILLE PLATTE – In response to the alarming rise in crime in Ville Platte, Senator Heather Cloud and Representative Rhonda Butler have stepped up their efforts to bring about meaningful solutions for the safety and security of the community.

Evangeline Parish reg. of voters is arrested in Avoyelles Parish

Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Ashton Lucas Buller was arrested in Avoyelles Parish, on Saturday, October 12, for charges of DWI and possession of schedule II CDS. Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle confirmed the arrest and the charges on Monday, October 14.

Teachers of the year are announced

Dedication, passion, knowledge, and a spark of creativity were on full display on Friday, October 4, as the Evangeline Parish School District (EPSD) interviewed its 2025 Teacher of the Year (TOY) honorees.

PAR releases guide to the November Constitutional Amendment

Voters are being asked to consider five amendments to the Louisiana Constitution in this fall’s election cycle, with the proposals split across the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. The issues involve coastal restoration financing, passage of budget bills, judicial misconduct investigations and tax sales.

Registrar of voters announces close of books, start of early voting

Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller would like to announce the close of books for the November 5, 2024 election. The last day to register online using the geauxvote.com website is October 15.

Senator Heather Cloud and Rep. Rhonda Butler Address Rise in Crime in Ville Platte

Ville Platte, LA – In response to the alarming rise in crime in Ville Platte, Senator Heather Cloud and Representative Rhonda Butler have stepped up their efforts to bring about meaningful solutions for the safety and security of the community.

Grand Parade of Cotton and cook-off are cancelled

By: TONY MARKS Editor Two events scheduled for this week’s Louisiana Cotton Festival have been cancelled. In a social media post, the festival’s association stated, “It is with a broken heart that our board is having to make a disappointing announcement for our 70th festival.

LUS Fiber announced as presenting sponsor for the Cotton Festival

LAFAYETTE – LUS Fiber, the premier fiber-optic telecommunications provider for Lafayette and the surrounding communities, is proud to announce its role as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Louisiana Cotton Festival.

Farm broadcaster Don Molino is named King Cotton

By: TONY MARKS Editor For Don Molino, serving as this year’s King Cotton is a great honor. He said, “When you look at people who have been King Cotton in the past, I’m in pretty dadgum good company. It’s something I didn’t expect. It came out of the blue. This is great.

Fire chief goes from a prince to a colonel of Cotton Festival

By: TONY MARKS Editor The theme of the 1985 Louisiana Cotton Festival was, “Music Is.” Among the cotton royalty was Prince Joel Manuel, the son of Bill and Kathy Manuel.