Mr. Fontenot, Miss Sykes plan Sept. 24 nuptials

The engagement of Miss Jennifer Crystal Sykes, daughter of Janet Wilson, a native of Roland Heights, California and resdient of Houston, Texas, to Mr. McCordney James Fontenot, the son of Harriet Fontenot Pratzer and Marcus Anderson, Sr. of Ville Platte, has been announced by their parents.

LIONEL FUSELIER

Dec. 25, 1931 - Sept. 17, 2016
MAMOU – Funeral Services for Lionel Fuselier were held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Mamou. Burial followed in the Reed Cemetery with Father Thainese officiating.

Report: House fire claims life of local man

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is examining facts surrounding the cause of a residential structure fire where a man’s body was recovered earlier on Sunday morning.

Basile cruises 27-0 over South Cameron

BASILE -- In a much needed win, the Basile Bearcats took care of a scrappy South Cameron ball club and ran away with a 27-0 win over the Tarpons.

Mamou Demons fall to Oberlin 25-0

MAMOU -- The Mamou Demons took another direct hit on the chin, as they fell to the Oberlin Tigers 25-0 here Friday night.
With the loss, Mamou is now 0-3 on the season, while Oberlin moves to 1-2. Mamou will host Pine Prairie in an inter-parish match-up this Friday.

Pine Prairie knocked down by Pearl River

PEARL RIVER -- It was a long ride home for the Pine Prairie Panthers, as they let an early lead slip away in a 21-6 loss to Pearl River on Friday night.

Ville Platte cannot pull out win; falls to Lafayette Christian

LAFAYETTE -- Despite more than 300 yards rushing, the Ville Platte Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker to Lafayette Christian Academy here Friday night, 21-20, for their first loss of the season. Both teams are now 2-1 on the season.

Running to victory

VILLE PLATTE -- Sacred Heart’s Julien Vidrine had a career night, as he carried the ball four times for 208 yards and scored four touchdowns in the Trojan’s 53-21 win over Houma Christian here Friday night.

Rebuilding process

BATON ROUGE -- Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau can now begin working towards rebuilding his department since receiving approval from the Louisiana State Bond Commission on Thursday to borrow $1,000,000.

LRTA’s Watson addresses area’s retired teachers

Rodney R. Watson had a straight forward message for the group of retired teachers inside the Evangeline Parish Media Center on Thursday morning.

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