Turkey Creek man arrested for domestic abuse, battery

On July 20, 2016 Pine Prairie Detective Joshua Estes responded to a call involving a man beating a woman and then dragging her into a green minivan and driving away.

School Board OKs cutting 16 para positions

The Evangeline Parish School Board has officially made a decision on where cuts will be made in the district to climb out of the $1.2 million deficit that the district faces.

Unleashed dogs discussed at Turkey Creek meeting

TURKEY CREEK — Dogs roaming the streets of Turkey Creek have become a problem that the council addressed at their monthly meeting Tuesday night.

Fire District approves bid for Belaire Cove Station addition

Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 held a special meeting on July 18th to approve the lowest bid for an addition that will be made to the Belaire Cove Fire Station.

Mamou police officer saves life of unresponsive toddler

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016, Mamou Police Officer Nicole Price Fontenot was dispatched to a Mamou residence in response to an unresponsive child.
Upon arrival, Fontenot said, “The child’s mother was holding the baby in her arms and the little girl was limp.”

Redemption time?

Two years ago nine of the 12 players on the Dixie Youth Major All-Stars were one out away from sealing the state title and moving on to the World Series.

Ville Platte Super 10’s fall in regional finals; turn in great season

The Ville Platte Dixie Youth Super 10 All-Stars put forth a valiant effort this past week in Morgan City at the North Regional tournament, but just could not muster the offense to finish, as they fell in the final game to West Carroll and took home the runner-up title.

Mamou Super 10’s run comes to an end in regional tournament

The streak is over for the Mamou Dixie Youth Super 10 All-Stars.
After winning both the sub-district tournament and the district tournament, Mamou fell in the final game of the South Regional tournament, despite a courageous effort to battle back out of the loser’s bracket.

Mold problem at Liberty worse then first thought

Black mold problems at the Liberty Theater were worse than initially thought, Eunice Mayor Scott Fonenot said.
In May the historic theater was closed for repairs to leaks in the roof and to stop moisture problems.

FLOYD USHER

March 9, 1920 - July 18, 2016
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Floyd Usher, 96, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Father Tom Voorhies will officiate.

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