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In his book Just Taking Orders, Clyde Vidrine references six-man football played at Chataignier High School back in the 1950s and 60s. Lee Ray Johnson confirmed this historical aspect as he and fellow Chataignier student J. D.

Ville Platte High Principal Melanie Miller is standing behind her decision to change the school’s homecoming qualification requirements.
“We do not want to be one dimensional,” said Miller. “We want our academic students to be recognized as well.”

A proposed new driveway at the Faubourg Fire Station was discussed at the monthly meeting Tuesday night of the Evangeline Parish Fire District Two, Ward One.

New water and gas meters were discussed at the Mamou Town Council Wednesday night.
Mayor Ricky Fontenot announced to the council the status of a water loan. “We’re continuing our efforts with USDA in applying for our water loan to redo our water system,” he said.

A 4H Skeet Shoot and Project Expo will be held Saturday, September 30 at the Chauncey Pitre Barn on the Vidrine Road near Ville Platte to help defray expenses for the Evangeline Parish 4H Shooting Sports program.

Chief Neal Lartigue reports 3 arrests and recovered four wheelers

While most of the country is following the popular culture that is trending from New York and Los Angeles, many of the communities are losing their local cultures that make them unique.

The Pine Prairie Police Department under Chief L.C. Deshotel would like to warn business owners about the use of counterfeit money.

On Wednesday, the Pine Prairie Police Department released a statement regarding the arrest of Jimmie D. Duhon for indecent behavior with a juvenile.

For many service members in the U. S. Military, their time of service does not end upon getting discharged. They continue to serve in one capacity or another.