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Members of several local churches gathered at Ninth Baptist Church Monday night to hear how former convict Arthur “Silky Slim” Reed turned his life around.

After nearly two months of discussions, the Evangeline Parish School Board Executive Committee has reached a decision on where cuts will be made in the district to balance the school board’s budget.

During the regular monthly Ville Platte City Council meeting Tuesday evening, Mayor Jennifer Vidrine warned residents about the consequences of failing to address abandoned property, including letting the grass grow too tall.

Public Works Director Chester Granger presented a dilemma to the Evangeline Parish Police Jury at Monday night’s monthly meeting.

Public Works Director Chester Granger presented a dilemma to the Evangeline Parish Police Jury at Monday night’s monthly meeting.

The construction bids for the Belaire Cove Fire Station will open at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14.

At Tuesday night’s Ville Platte Housing Authority meeting, the board learned that while their total revenues are up from last year, so is their spending.

It has been a long season for the Ville Platte Dixie Youth T-Ball All-Stars. But, one thing is for sure, according to head coach Nick Fontenot, these young players have given tons of effort the entire time.

The Mamou and Pine Prairie Dixie Youth T-Ball All-Stars brought gritty play and an endless determination to the state tournament held in Ville Platte this past weekend.

The Ville Platte Dixie Youth Pitching Machine All-Stars completed their season this past weekend in Monroe at the State Tournament.