Submitted by Elizabeth West on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 23:06
The State’s motion to reconsider a ruling from Judge Gary Ortego where he denied their request to hold illegal immigrant Arturo Velazques without bond was heard by Judge Chuck West on Thursday.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 23:04
TURKEY CREEK -- Turkey Creek residents that have new water meters installed may also have to now install their own personal shut off valve.
The shut off valve will allow customers to turn their water on or off without the assistance of town workers.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 23:02
One Acadiana addressed the Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce during the group’s monthly meeting held on Wednesday.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 23:01
Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller has announced that early voting for the December 10, 2016 Congressional General election will begin Saturday, November 26th and continue through Saturday, December 3rd excluding Sunday November 27th.
Submitted by Claudette Olivier on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 20:06
May 5, 1958 - Nov. 17, 2016
VILLE PLATTE - A memorial visitation for Henri Jacques Vidrine will be held Wednesday November 23, 2016 from 3-9 p.m., with a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m..
Vidrine, 58, passed away Thursday November 17, 2016 at his residence in Ville Platte.
Submitted by Claudette Olivier on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 20:05
Jan. 30, 1938 - Nov. 15, 2016
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Clinton Thomas were held Friday, November 18, 2016 at Zion Traveler’s Baptist Church in Mamou. Burial followed in the Zion Traveler’s Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Guillory conducted the funeral ceremony.
Submitted by Claudette Olivier on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 20:02
Sweet potato soufflé, homemade brownies and lemon supreme are just a few of the dishes that will be found on Evangeline Parish tables this Thanksgiving.
Here, three local women share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes along with their holiday plans.
Ethel Veillon
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Thu, 11/17/2016 - 01:57
Jared Sylvester looks over the field and shakes his head in disgust.
The 25-acre field had been prepared for planting crops in March but now the longtime rice and crawfish farmer will have to go back and start from scratch.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Thu, 11/17/2016 - 01:53
There was a packed Evangeline Parish School Board meeting room on Wednesday night anxious to hear the results of the district and school’s performance scores for the 2015-16 school year.
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