A gift of the Louisiana Legislature

Baton Rouge — One of the things the Louisiana Legislature did besides giving themselves raises was to allow the use of old-fashioned single-shot cartridge rifles during the special deer season formerly reserved for muzzleloaders.

Oilers fall to Chiefs in Regional opener, 8-7

The Eunice Oilers dropped a narrow 8-7 decision to the Heyman Chiefs Thursday in the opening game of the American Legion Southwest Sub-Regional Tournament.

Oilers fall in heartbreaker

Hargrove completes training

Jena Hargrove, a Ville Platte native, graduated from the police academy in Crowley at the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office April 28.

Chamber welcomes new officers

By: MICHAEL BORDELON

News Editor

The Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce chose four new board members and a new president during its meeting Monday, July 14.

EPSO investigating shooting

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting which occurred Sunday, July 13, according to Captain Keith Dupre, chief of detectives.

VPPD makes several arrests

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The Ville Platte Police Department reported the completion of several investigation recently by its detective division.

TC’s W.L. Chapelle fined $2,000 by Board of Ethics

W.L. Chapelle, alderman in Turkey Creek and former owner of Chapelle’s Corner Grocery has been fined $2,000 by the Louisiana Board of Ethics.

LeBas discusses recent session and governor’s veto

By: MICHAEL BORDELON

News Editor

Representative Bernard LeBas recently discussed the latest session and what was accomplished and what was lost.

Jessica Walls charged

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office prevented more narcotics from entering its jail this week.

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