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Bishop Michael Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette has appointed New Iberia native Father Mario Romero as the new pastor of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church effective June 16, 2008.

James R. Soileau writes ‘The most infamous crimes in Evangeline Parish’

Dear Editor,

By: Thomas Sowell

In an election campaign in which not only young liberals, but also some people who are neither young nor liberals, seem absolutely mesmerized by the skilled rhetoric of Barack Obama, facts have receded even further into the background than usual.

By: HEATHER BOGARD

Lifestyles Editor

PINE PRAIRIE - The Pine Prairie Village Council met for a special meeting Thursday morning, July 17, to adopt a resolution setting a date for a public hearing regarding the issuance of bonds

EUNICE - The establishment of an ultrasound department at Louisiana State University in Eunice (LSU-E) is a major step closer to reality through the efforts of three area hospitals and the LifePoint Community Foundation headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

RILEY ‘RED’ DESHOTEL

WHITEVILLE - Funeral services were held for Riley “Red” Deshotel, 77, of Whiteville, at The Church of Resurrection in Whiteville at 2 p.m., today, July 20. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The Ville Platte Farmers Market is still underway at the Ville Platte Town Square Park

In announcing his candidacy for city marshal of Ward One, Ronald “T” Doucet focused on the responsibilities of the job itself.

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

The LSUA Generals finished their first season 17-29 on the year. The very young team put up almost a .400 winning percentage. The team has only 25 players, in which 19 are freshmen.

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

The Ville Platte Super 10’s got their winning ways going again in the regional. They defeated the Sabine Parish All-Stars by a score of 6-0 in the opening round of competition in Many at the Dixie Youth North Regional.