Submitted by Elizabeth West on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 02:54
The applications are in, and it looks like the Evangeline Parish School Board will have three individuals to choose from to become the district’s new Superintendent of Schools.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 19:47
Editor's Note: On the front page of the Sunday, Oct. 30th edition of The Ville Platte Gazette it says that Daylight Savings Time was to begin today. That is incorrect as Daylight Savings Time actually begins on Sunday, Nov. 6. We regret the error and any confusion.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 19:38
The creepiest place to go this Halloween might just be Ville Platte City Hall.
On Monday, October 31st, the city hall will be transformed into a haunted house with ghosts hanging from the ceiling, spiderwebs all over, and witches tucked away in corners ready to scare visitors.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 19:29
DERIDDER – The building’s distinctive architectural design made it historic, the deaths of two inmates inside of it made it infamous, and the spirits that may still call it home today have made it legendary.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 19:25
The Ville Platte Police Department is requesting assistance in locating a suspect in the recent property damage committed at a local car wash.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 21:52
Marie Guidry has worked for three years with Faith House, which offers help to women and children living in abusive circumstances, and it has been through her time at the organization’s Ville Platte location that she has discovered that “the women in Evangeline Parish are tough.”
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 21:51
Evangeline Parish voters are taking advantage of this year’s early voting period.
As of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters office revealed that 725 parish residents had already cast their votes for the upcoming Nov. 8th election.
Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 21:50
The residents of Village De Memoire can once again check out their favorite novel or even email their grandchildren.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Sat, 10/22/2016 - 17:54
Former U.S. Congressman and chairman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission Clyde Holloway was laid to rest on Saturday.
Submitted by Elizabeth West on Sat, 10/22/2016 - 17:52
Along with voting for a new United States President and U.S. Senator, Louisiana voters can also expect to see six amendments on their November 8th ballot that will affect the entire state.
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