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Board adds fire department position

The Ville Platte Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board voted on Wednesday to add the position of fire training and safety officer.

School board discusses 16-17 budget at meeting

At the Evangeline Parish School Board’s meeting Wednesday night Chief Financial Officer Amy Lafleur gave the board an overview of the district’s 2016-2017 budget.

Built to last

The saddest and happiest day of Jasper Fontenot’s lengthy professional retail career happened outside of the same building on Tate Cove Road, five years apart from one another.

Soileau provides update on budget shortfalls; critical of EP Police Jury

In a public announcement released on Wednesday, Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau provided up-to-date information concerning the investigation into the sheriff’s office’s recent budget shortfalls, as well as his feelings about the special meeting that was held by the Evangeline Parish Polic

Grand jury issues true bill in 2014 Mamou rape case

An Evangeline Parish grand jury issued a true bill last Wednesday after sufficient evidence concerning a rape case was presented to them by Assistant District Attorney Kelly Tate on behalf of the State.

Doing God’s work

BELAIRE COVE — The parable of the good samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 of the Holy Bible is brought to life as Samaritan’s Purse volunteers work to bring relief to Louisiana flood victims.

Foundation helps fund repairs at Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School was in need of some vital repairs to its elementary and junior high buildings, and the Sacred Heart School Foundation once again stepped up to provide the funding needed to meet those needs.

Registration for disaster stamps to be held at skating rink

For those local residents that are still in need of help due to the destruction caused by the recent historic flooding that occurred throughout the region, help will be available this coming week in the village of Mamou.

VPPD Arrests

The Ville Platte Police Department reported six recent bookings into the city jail. Arrested were the following persons:

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported 12 recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:

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