Drupal

The Evangeline Parish Library Fest is Saturday, April 19, at the Northside Civic Center. The Figs, an all-female band will be performing at 9 a.m. and at 11 a.m.

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

That old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is especially true for former Ville Platte resident Loretta Sinette of Opelousas.

On Feb. 20, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office in connection with Parish Government’s Keep St. Martin Beautiful and DOTD, had five crews picking up trash on La. 94., 182, and 353 over-filling a thirty cubic yard dumpster.

Dr. Charles Fontenot just completed 25 years of service to Evangeline Parish as coroner, and Monday, March 24, he took his oath of office for another four years of service to Evangeline Parish. Fontenot became coroner in 1979, when he completed one year of an unexpired term.

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

Three people are facing charges after a mother contacted the sheriff’s office for assistance in locating the persons responsible for vandalizing her son’s grave.

OPELOUSAS - Springtime usually means Americans cleaning and fixing up around the house. It also is an excellent time to take stock of your financial picture and do a little or perhaps a lot of fix up with credit cards and loans.

The Cajunette chapter of the Evangeline Volunteers for Family and Community (EVFC) met Thursday, February 28, at the home of Sarah Webb with Geneva Reed as refreshment hostess.

Five coeds will compete in the 48th annual Ms. LSU at Alexandria pageant Saturday, March 29, in the Barbara Brumfield Caffey Annex on campus, announced pageant coordinator Kathy Wimmert. The “Puttin’ on the Ritz” theme event begins at 7 p.m.

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

The SHHS track teams made the short trip to Elton recently to compete in the Indian Relays. Both the boys and the girls teams did fairly well and are showing a lot of promise for the upcoming parish and district meets.

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor