Ville Platte boys move into semi-finals

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

With hard-fought determination and poise, the Ville Platte Minors battled and found a way to make it into the semi-finals of the District Seven Tournament.

VP Majors slip to Oakdale in Sub-District

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

Knowing your seed in the district tournament can really help you ahead of time. Ville Platte Dixie Majors Head Coach Smiley Fontenot knew where his boys would be seeded ahead of time.

VP Super 10’s clinch Sub-District

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

Coach Cody Vidrine and his talented group of assistant coaches found a way to out-play and out-think some really good ball clubs at the sub-district tournament in Oakdale.

DNR Secretary Angelle lauds decision

Baton Rouge — The way is clear for state district courts to begin ordering the cleanup of old oilfield sites, thanks to a decision by the State Supreme Court handed down July 1, says Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle.

Abbeville approves plan for progress

According to Councilman Wayne Landry who grew up in an area of Abbeville referred to as “the bottom”, the city’s newest project, to build a retention pond to rid that area of flooding is, 40 years or more in coming.

Internet crime investigation leads to discovery of marijuana

DELCAMBRE - According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon and Abbeville Police Chief Rick Coleman, the Vermilion Parish Municipal Narcotics Task Force conducted a joint investigation with the Vermilion Parish Criminal Investigations Computer Forensics Division following a complaint was rec

$800,000 grant approved

By Marie Dawson

Arnaudville — Mayor Kathy Richard announced at last month’s meeting of the Board of Aldermen that the city has been approved for a $800,000 federal grant to build a community civic center.

Wildlife & Fisheries warns of new regulations

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division (LDWF/LED) is advising boaters to be aware of new boating regulations, effective July 1, 2008, that affect hand tiller outboard motorboats and towed water sports participants.

SMPD adds to certification

Detective Todd D'Albor returned to his desk at the St. Martinville Police Department Monday after completing a 10-week polygraph training course.

State Police conduct DWI checkpoint

Friday night some motorists were surprised with a DWI checkpoint on North Main Street.

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