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Smoking his mark

Teet’s Food Store has been sharing a little Peace, Love and Pounce with its fellow Cajun brothers and sisters since the summer of 1955 when the store was first opened by Lawrence “Teet” Deville.

Guillory’s love for 4-H took root in childhood

“With the wide variety of activities offered through 4-H, students can easily find something of interest to them,” says retired 4-H Youth Development Agent Tina Guillory. “4-H provides so many wonderful experiences and opportunities for the youth of the community.

Voter turnout drops in area

Voter apathy has returned to Evangeline Parish.
After last year’s strong showing at the ballot box, parish voters failed to show up to cast their ballots this past Saturday.

VP planning to overhaul pair of parks

Families of Ville Platte may be able to look forward to updates and additions that will be made at two of the city’s parks.

Bulldog pride

JC Ceaser heard the call to come back home.
The Ville Platte native had earned a scholarship to Tulane University to pursue a Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development degree. It was during those studies that Ceaser was inspired to return back to the place of his childhood.

Mamou names Noel as interim police chief; hires two officers

On Monday, September 26, the Mamou Town Council held a special meeting to appoint an interim police chief and address personnel recommendations made by Police Chief Administrative Assistant Stephanie Ortego.

Tournoi will try to ride Sunday

The rain may have kept Tournoi riders from competing last Sunday but the weather can’t stop them forever.
Louisiana Tournoi Association President Kent Saucier said, “We are hoping that the rain will hold off and the track will be dry enough for us to have the Tournoi this weekend.”

Trick and treat times changed due to weather

Due to the weather forecasted for this weekend, times have changed for trick or treating in Evangeline Parish.

Trio of incumbents reelected on Police Jury

A trio of incumbents were reelected to their positions on the Evangeline Parish Police Jury on Saturday night.
Bryan Vidrine of District 7, Lamar Johnson of District 4 and Eric Soileau of District 6 all won by receiving at least 58 percent of the vote to keep their respective seats.

Landslide victory

Incumbent Eddie Soileau was reelected to a third term as Evangeline Parish Sheriff Saturday night after capturing nearly 60 percent of the parish wide vote.

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