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Relay for Life cookoff in need of participants

Evangeline Parish Relay For Life announces that they are looking for chefs for the cookoff and bakers for the bakeoff. April 18, is the 2015 Relay For Life at the Ville Platte High School Football stadium.

EPPJ hears animal shelter options

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury heard about possible options for establishing and staffing an animal control and shelter facility, during its monthly committee meeting session Monday, April 6.

Way of the Cross held on Good Friday

A large crowd gathered to participate in the annual Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3. The Way of the Cross is an event in which the faithful follow in the footsteps of Christ by walking from St.

ULL and One Acadiana to host legislative forum

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and One Acadiana are partnering to host a public Q&A forum with Acadiana Legislators focused on the past, present, and future of Louisiana and the nine-parish Acadiana region.
 

State auditor issues report on diversion of funds by sheriff's office employee

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office issued a report April 1, regarding it’s investigation into alleged financial mismanagement of the former chief civil deputy for the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, Rebecca Devillier.

EPSB recognizes students

The Evangeline Parish School Board recognized three of its students Wednesday night, April 1, for their accomplishments in Beta and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Mamou’s police chief completes training

Mamou Police Chief Robert McGee successfully completed a state mandated management course for new police chiefs earlier this month.

Spring play postponed

Sacred Heart High School’s Spring play, for which a Sunday public performance was scheduled, has been postponed to a later date. The public will be notified once the play has been rescheduled.

Reddell woman struck in fatal crash

A Reddell woman, who was walking on Highway 13 Friday morning is dead after being struck by a vehicle near Reddell.

Lafleur talks to James Stephens students

Third and fourth graders at James Stephens Montessori School heard from State Senator Eric LaFleur Friday morning. Elementary Cunselor Sheila Lawson invited LaFleur to speak as part of the school’s program of introducing students to different components of their communities.

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