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It is hard to believe, but the halfway point is upon us for the 2016-17 basketball season.
Normally, the Christmas holidays allow high school basketball teams to reflect on the progress made so far this season and the improvements needed before the push toward a district championship.

POINT BLUE -- There is a unique home that brings life to a part of the beloved French history and culture of Evangeline Parish.

“Behold, I bring you news of great joy, unto you is born a Savior who is Christ, the Lord.”

MAMOU -- Gene Burge was surprised when he was asked to serve as Interim CEO of Savoy Medical Center.

Feb. 22, 1944 - Dec. 22, 2016
A Mass of Christian Burial for George Hebert was held December 24, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Hebert was laid to rest in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery.

Dec. 30, 1932 - Dec. 22, 2016
Funeral services for Pearl Vidrine were held Friday, December 23, 2016 at Richie House of Prayer. Vidrine was laid to rest in the Reed Cemetery L’Anse Meg.
Vidrine, 83, passed away on December 22, 2016 in Mamou.

EUNICE -- The LSU-E Lady Bengals recently split games with Angelina Colleg and Patrick Henry behind the effort of former Basile standout Rylie James.
Angelina College used a strong first period and a 35-point fourth quarter to defeat the LSU Eunice Lady Bengals 85-58

NEW ORLEANS -- The Louisiana-Lafayette football team can longer claim to be perfect inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

VILLE PLATTE -- Both the Ville Platte High Bulldogs and the Lady Bulldogs turned up the heat in the second half and burned down any momentum Alexandria Senior High (ASH) may have had, as they each pulled off upset wins over their top-ranked Class 5A opponents here Tuesday night.