Evangeline Parish 4H Skeet Shoot and Project Expo set for Sept. 30
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor 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...
View ArticleMamou council discusses the installation of water meters
By: TONY MARKS Associate EditorNew 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...
View ArticleVP Fire District discusses potential new driveway at Faubourg station
By: TONY MARKS Associate EditorA 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. Ted...
View ArticleVPHS principal explains decision to change homecoming requirements
By: ELIZABETH WEST Managing EditorVille 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...
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Play ball, Chataignier
Former students remember the days of six man football teams at Chataignier High SchoolFormer Chataignier students J. D. Soileau (left) and Lee Ray Johnson (right) are pictured here in the gym at...
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Mr. Vidrine, Miss Townsend plan Sept. 23 nuptials
Mr. Jordan Cheyenne Vidrine, Miss Lacie Nicole TownsendThe engagement of Miss Lacie Nicole Townsend, daughter of Glenn and Christina Townsend of Pine Prairie, to Mr. Jordan Cheyenne Vidrine, the son of...
View ArticlePine Prairie council discusses new police units at recent meeting
By: ALI MORAS Editorial InternAt this month’s council meeting, the Village of Pine Prairie discussed new police units and mosquito control. Mayor Quint West informed the council that he is upbeat about...
View ArticleEast Side Water holds court ordered election
By: TONY MARKS Associate EditorPursuant to a recent decision from the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the East Side Water System held another round of elections for its board of directors...
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A storied career
Suzy Lemoine shares her mission to see the library system thrive in Evangeline ParishOutreach Director of the Evangeline Parish Library Suzy Lemoine is pictured here as she stands between racks of...
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Miller’s memories
Miller’s Lake members tells stories from the past to keep a beloved tradition aliveBrad Launey (left) and Gene LaTour (right) check the beef tongue and smoke pounce that Launey cooked on the eve of...
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For love and hunting
Bridgette Vidrine is seen above posing with the massive deer she killed last December at Overton Hunting Club in Bunkie. (Photo courtesy of Bridgette Vidrine)PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our...
View ArticleNew transport and possession regulations for out of state deer
By: ELIZABETH WEST Managing EditorNew regulations on the transport and possession of deer being harvested out of state were implemented this year in an effort to help prevent the importation of chronic...
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Exotic hunters
Missy Elliott (front) poses proudly with her gun in hand and with her husband Greg behind her after killing a Cape Buffalo. Also seen with the Elliott’s are their hunting guides during the trip. (Photo...
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Mr. Cumella, Jr, Miss Fontenot united in Holy Matrimony
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View ArticleThe Marks Post: The Great Flood of 2013
By: Tony MarksThe area has been impacted it seems by one flood after another since last August. Thursday of this week was the fourth anniversary of a lesser known flood in Baton Rouge where the only...
View ArticleChataignier council proposes four new ordinances to give pay raises
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View ArticleChamber of Commerce learns about cyber security practices at meeting
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View ArticleCongressman Johnson gives update on progress in Washington D.C.
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Hunting manually
Kip Manuel (pictured here) stands behind his home as he shows off his traditional bow that he uses to hunt deer and hogs locally. He also uses it to kill black bears on hunting trips in the northern...
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Local coaches respond to NFL controversy
By: ELIZABETH WEST Managing EditorBy: ELIZABETH WEST Managing EditorLast Sunday, politics entered the National Football League (NFL) when the Pittsburgh Steelers remained in their locker room as the...
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