Chataignier approves purchase of new fence

By: MICHAEL BORDELON

News Editor

CHATAIGNIER - The Chataignier Village Council approved the purchase of a new fence for the ballpark during its meeting Monday, April 21.

Next step to a world championship

Parish interests work to get a match for St. Martinville fighter

Slemco to give scholarship

LAFAYETTE - SLEMCO has already received over 800 scholarship applications for the 2008 scholarship drawing. If you are planning to enter, send in your application as soon as possible because the deadline of May 8, is fast approaching.

Cleco collects fans to help during the summer heat

PINEVILLE – Staying comfortable this summer can be a challenge for those people without air conditioning. For older people, the heat can even be deadly. To help them stay cool this summer, Cleco is conducting its annual fan drive for the elderly.

Cotton seeds available

Those persons wishing to participate in the Annual Louisiana Cotton Growing Seeds can now receive their seeds at the Evangeline Parish County Extension Office on Court Street.

Wildlife field day is April 26

CLINTON - The LSU AgCenter’s Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station near Clinton will hold a white-tailed deer field day Saturday, April 26.

One charged with carnal knowledge

PINE PRAIRIE - An 18-year-old has been charged with carnal knowledge and contributing to the delinquency of a minor for allegedly assisting a juvenile in leaving home recently.

Standoff ends quietly

TURKEY CREEK - A standoff Monday evening, April 21, ended with no injuries, according to Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Captain Keith Dupre, chief of detectives.

The origin of the early life of your humble writer: Part XLII

By: Preston Aucoin

Getting the tax debate straight

By: Dan Juneau

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