Chataignier Council approves keeping Phillips as patrolman

CHATAIGNIER — Newly elected Chataignier Police Chief Clint Brasseaux caught many by surprise when he informed the village’s board of voting on a resolution to “eliminate the patrol officer’s position to help save the town some money.”

EPSO makes arrest for outstanding warrant; MPD involved in pursuit

On Monday, May 2, 2016, Evangeline Parish deputies arrested Jason Brent Soileau on an outstanding warrant.

Water tower proposal discussed at Turkey Creek Council meeting

TURKEY CREEK — At Monday night’s Turkey Creek council meeting, the village’s mayor Heather Cloud discussed the grants she has applied for and ones she would like to apply for to repair the villages water tower.

PARTSCH: Outrage over money change a waste of time

Harriet Tubman will grace the front of the $20 bill, and some folks are losing their minds.

Bishop Deshotel to ordain two classes of permanent deacons

Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette will ordain the latest class of deacon candidates to the permanent diaconate in two separate ceremonies which are scheduled for May 21 and June 4, 2016. Both ceremonies will take place at the Cathedral of St.

Pair of Plaisance Elementary coaches arrested for having older students whip younger ones

St. Landry Parish officials have arrested two coaches at Plaisance Elementary and three students after younger students were beaten with a belt as a form of discipline, KATC is reporting.

Thomas lives dream at LSU-E; has huge opportunity for ring

Former Mamou standout catcher Logan Thomas, the daughter of Gregory and Lisa Fontenot, has been living a dream the past year, playing softball on the college level.

LSU, ULL, McNeese earn bids to NCAA Softball Tournament

Three of Louisiana’s best softball programs have all punched their ticket to the NCAA National Softball Tournament beginning this weekend.
LSU, the number 10 national seed, will host a regional tournament starting tomorrow, when they face off against LIU Brooklyn in a 6 p.m. contest.

Looking ahead

When Ville Platte High traveled to Northside High School this past Friday for their spring contest, head coach Jorie Randle was looking for players that were willing to step up and fill the shoes of some big time players lost from this year’s senior class.

Spring battle

On Tuesday afternoon, the Sacred Heart Trojans and the Mamou Demons met on the gridiron in the spring game for one purpose in mind; to evaluate their personnel and find out how far their teams have progressed in the last 10 days of spring practice.

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