Local

The man known as “The Ghetto Messiah” will be coming to Ville Platte on Monday night.

Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel has announced the dates and fees associated with qualifying for any of the parish offices held in conjunction with the November 8th Primary Election.

Mamou Police Department has been working around the clock to keep drugs out of their community.
Within the last two weeks, two drug busts, that resulted in the arrest of three individuals, were made during routine traffic stops.

For the Ville Platte Dixie Youth Major All-Stars offense has been the weapon of choice each time they have slayed an opponent this season.

It was a perfect ending to a hard fought weekend for the Mamou Super 10 All-Stars, as they laid claim to the District 7 title on Wednesday evening.

The mounting uncertainty surrounding more than a dozen paraprofessional (para) positions in the parish remains in limbo after Wednesday night’s Evangeline Parish School Board meeting.

TURKEY CREEK – A Fourth of July party that took place last Friday at 1023 Cemetery Road in Turkey Creek ended in the fatal shooting of Clifton Hallmark, of Shreveport.

Bayou Chicot native and former “The Voice” contestant James Dupre will be in Turkey Creek on July 8th playing a full-band show.

Mercy Regional Medical Center and Acadian Medical Center will be offering a free medication review/consultation with a pharmacist to the general public this month.
The reviews will take place in each hospital’s lobby.

The Evangeline Parish Section 8 (HCV) Program will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 waiting list July 11 through July 15 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Monday through Friday). The program office is located at 1008 West LaSalle Street in Ville Platte.