Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 17:01
VILLE PLATTE -- The Sacred Heart Lady Trojans used a tenacious defense and an opportunistic offense to stay in the hunt for the district 5-2A title with their 42-30 win over the David Thibodaux Lady Bulldogs here Friday night.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 17:00
Here is a recap on games played Friday night.
Ville Platte (G) vs. Northwest
The Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs remained undefeated in district with a 52-40 win over Northwest.
Kealogah Calvin led Ville Platte with 14 points.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:57
On Jan. 19, 1870, the (Franklin) Planters’ Banner reported, “They lately had an earthquake in St. Landry, and it extended to Alexandria. Houses trembled, lamps shook on the table so that they nearly upset, families were alarmed, and it produced a decided sensation.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:56
The roads weren’t all paved but neither were they crowded when one of the first ocean-to-ocean highways stretched through south Louisiana.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:53
The trial for Ville Platte business owner Joseph Gregory Tate, better known as Greg, has been drug out for just over four years now, and it’s end is still not here.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:52
Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller has announced the close of voter registration for the March 5, 2016 election is Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:51
Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc. has announced the availability of funds dedicated to assist eligible low income households with their energy payments.
All applicants are taken by appointment only. ECAA will begin taking calls on Monday, Jan. 25.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:50
The First Annual Vidrine Community Mardi Gras Trail Ride will be held Saturday, Feb. 6. The ride will start (8 a.m.) and end at The Hatchery. Rules for the ride are as follows: 21 or older, male or female, full costume, no trailers, no doubling or studs. For more info call 501-9450.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:48
They fly by your house, and they honk.
No, they aren’t friends and neighbors greeting you as they travel on your street — they are migrating geese.
Of the species of geese that midwinter in Louisiana, specklebellies are visiting the state in dwindling numbers.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 16:46
Ville Platte native Curley M. Dossman Jr. was honored by Washington University in St. Louis during the college’s Founders Day celebration in November.
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