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The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal has reversed Judge Gary Ortego’s ruling in the State’s case against Ville Platte business owner Joseph “Greg” Tate.

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating 15-year-old Alyssa Kaitlyn Deshotel.

On Friday, September 16, 2016, the Mamou Police Department responded to a call concerning an elderly man who had been robbed and beaten.

A two vehicle crash on La. Highway 13 early Sunday morning claimed the life of 31-year-old Dustin Vidrine of Ville Platte.
According to a Louisiana State Police Troop I press release, the crash occurred “shortly after 2:20 a.m.” on September 18th “on La. 13 near Gilbert Road.”

CHATAIGNIER -- The topic of raising sewer bills and sewer deposits sparked a discussion at Monday night’s Chataignier Village Council meeting.

Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine announced on Wednesday that the lobby of city hall, as well as the drive-thru, will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
The hall is being closed for staff training.

The good news for the Basile Bearcats is that they have finally found the right formula to secure a win this season after defeating South Cameron this past Friday 27-0.

It was a roller coaster ride for the Ville Platte High Bulldogs this past Friday, as their 13 point halftime lead faded late in the game in a 21-20 loss to Lafayette Christian.

As Sacred Heart head coach Josh Harper views it, the second phase of the season for the Trojans begins tonight, as they will travel to Jeanerette for the opening of District 5-2A play.

Not to be overdramatic, but in the short history of the Mamou versus Pine Prairie football rivalry, this week’s contest between the two schools may be the most significant in terms of making or breaking a season.