Opportunity missed

PINE PRAIRIE — Coming into Tuesday night’s District 5-3A contests, the Pine Prairie Panthers and the Lady Panthers both had a tremendous opportunity within reach.

Step by Step

The walk may have only lasted a few miles but for those individuals who placed one foot in front of another, the message of the walk will hopefully last far longer.

Author, columnist visits with local Genealogical Society

Jim Bradshaw provided a humourous take on the rich and diverse history of the Acadiana region.

EPSO arrests teenager for stealing ATV

On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call concerning a stolen four wheeler on Whiteville Road.

Repairs to village hall discussed at Chataignier Council meeting

CHATAIGNIER — Chataignier Village administrator Gail McDavid recently met with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to discuss repairs to the village hall.

Safe Drinking Water Fee will increase; Ville Platte spreading it out over year

Gazette Staff Report

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported 10 recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons:
• Paul Leblanc, 40, was arrested on November 23, 2016 for residential contractor fraud. Leblanc’s bond was set at $75,000.00.

Rooster and the ducks

Roosters rarely, if ever, seek sanctuary in duck blinds, but if you’re a mallard flying over Crooked Creek, such a sight is something you are very likely to see.

VELMA HUMBLE TAFFI

Aug. 8, 1937 - Jan. 23, 2017
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Velma Humble Taffi, 79, were held Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at The First Baptist Church of Ville Platte. Burial followed in the Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Kevin West officiated.

HORACE ARDOIN JR.

Nov. 8, 1935 - Jan. 17, 2017

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