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MAMOU - Mamou High School Junior High Library celebrated National Library Week with several activities this year.

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

Kelly Bolfa said the Evangeline Parish School Board has not seen the last of her in regards to her son’s expulsion, and she will continue to explore routes for something she considers an injustice.

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

There have been numerous break-ins at the sewer plant in Ville Platte, and Mayor Bill Jeanmard has taken steps to prevent further damage at the plant.

By: Maggie Gallagher

You’d never guess it listening to Obama or Hillary talk, but Americans are among the happiest people on Earth.

By: Thomas Sowell

Sometimes unrelated events nevertheless tell a coherent story.

By: HEATHER BOGARD

Lifestyles Editor

PINE PRAIRIE - The purchase of a 2008 Ford F250 Super Duty truck was approved during the May 8, regular meeting of the Pine Prairie Village Council. Members approved the purchase, which will be used for maintenance throughout the village.

With a safety belt and climbers, SLEMCO lineman Byron Branch of Breaux Bridge (left) clings to a light pole just off Hebert Lane Highway near Parks while Dale Taylor of Carencro works out of a cherrypicker’s bucket.

JUANITA B. LAFLEUR

February 27, 1930 - May 8, 2008

Funeral services were held for Juanita B. Lafleur, 78, of Ville Platte, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Robin Young recently announced his candidacy for the Mamou Town Council seat in District Four. His announcement is as follows:

“My name is Robin Young and today I am announcing my candidacy for the Mamou Town Council seat in District Four.

By: MICHAEL BORDELON

News Editor

Ville Platte resident Gerald Fontenot, 81, has spent his whole life around horses, raising registered Quarter Horses for many years, and his son, Collins, is largely following in his father’s footsteps.