Submitted by Michael Bordelon on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 01:08
At its regular December meeting, the Ville Platte City Council joyfully received more than $2,000 in donations toward the Boys and Girls Club, which is currently in the process of receiving a new home.
Submitted by Steve Hallam on Wed, 12/10/2014 - 21:21
Some people struggled to communicate at the Police Jury’s annual French meeting this week, but most sailed fluently through their business or had practiced and were prepared.
Submitted by Michael Bordelon on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 16:49
The Louisiana State Police have taken over the investigation into the death of a Ville Platte man who died after Ville Platte police were called to a report of a domestic altercation early shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, on Oak Street.
Submitted by Steve Hallam on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 16:08
People came together in Mamou recently for one last official tribute to a person who died nearly a year earlier after a life of being devoted to the safety and security of the residents of that community.
Submitted by Michael Bordelon on Sun, 12/07/2014 - 03:55
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Election results shown here are unofficial until certified by the Louisiana Secretary of State.)
Submitted by Steve Hallam on Wed, 12/03/2014 - 21:02
The executive director of the Ville Platte Housing Authority, Grant Soileau, told the housing authority board, during a board meeting Tuesday, he has been informed by the auditor -- which specializes in housing authority auditing -- that the U.S.
Submitted by Michael Bordelon on Sat, 11/29/2014 - 16:39
TURKEY CREEK - The Turkey Creek Village Council, during the board’s November 25, regular meeting, discussed the ongoing water and sewerage issues plaguing the village.
Submitted by Michael Bordelon on Wed, 11/26/2014 - 19:08
Judge Joel Davis again dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Turkey Creek Mayor Heather Cloud, in the same courtroom he dismissed the lawsuit earlier this month. Both were civil hearings and did not involve juries.
Submitted by Michael Bordelon on Wed, 11/26/2014 - 19:07
According to Tyler County (Texas) Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, 18-year-old Dane Marcotte of Ville Platte was fatally shot in a hunting accident by his cousin, Ricky Woodruff III of Ville Platte, who is also 18 years old.
Submitted by Michael Bordelon on Sat, 11/22/2014 - 16:49
Turkey Creek’s mayoral seat is still up in the air after the Third Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the district court on Heather Cloud’s lawsuit, in which she claimed her opponent, Bert Campbell, with the assistance of Stanley Leger, offered money and favors for votes in the Nove
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