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The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for running his wife off the road, and then trying to run her over with his truck.

The Evangeline Parish School Board’s Executive Committee met on Tuesday to once again discuss where cuts will be made to climb out of the deficit the district is facing.

The Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 Board Chairman Danny McDaniel delivered good news concerning the fire district’s audit to his fellow board members Tuesday night.

The Ville Platte Police Department made three arrests Tuesday night after a three-hour long standoff.
According to the release by VPPD, On June 15, 2016 at approximately 11:00 p.m., VPPD responded to a report of a possible aggravated assault with a firearm on West Hickory Street.

The term Chaticleer comes from the Nun’s Priest Tale, a story within the Canterbury Tales, and is described as a proud, fierce rooster that dominates the barnyard.

Former McNeese State University pitcher and Ville Platte native Kaleb Fontenot has had his dream come true this past week, as he was selected in the 21st round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers.

As the all-star season continues along, the Ville Platte Girl’s Softball association teams are showcasing their talents across the region and are continuing to find success in every tournament they have played.

Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette released a statement Sunday morning concerning the mass shooting that took place late Saturday night at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

LAKE CHARLES – McNeese State senior and All-Southland Conference starting pitcher Kaleb Fontenot was selected Saturday by the Texas Rangers in the 21st round as the 639th overall pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.

John Bennett “Ben” Soileau spent his entire adult life serving his country as pilot for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Customs Service, now the 62-year-old is serving God and his local community as an ordained deacon.