Residents encouraged to be represented in Centennial Celebration Dear Editor,
As our Centennial approaches, it is our sincere desire all families with lineage in Evangeline Parish be represented with a Centennial Commemorative Brick and also be included in the ...
Doucet pens ‘The power of praying women’ Dear Editor,
We always need to ask God to teach us to walk in His way. As I look back, I believe it was because I was in the middle of writing the power of prayer. The enemy was trying to make me ...
Thibodeaux concerned about cemetery cleanup Dear Editor,
To whom it may concern. A question for Mr. Bryan Vidrine, police juror. Why is Fontenot Cemetery, which is in your ward, in such bad shape? The grass is not cut. The limbs hanging ove...
Faith House thanks supporters, has a successful fund raiser Dear Editor,
Faith House had a very successful fund raiser this year! On behalf of all whom benefit from our services and Faith House, we would like to thank the following businesses, community an...
Bullying and the after effects discussed Dear Editor,
Most people believe bullying only occurs amongst children at an elementary level. However, that is not the case. Bullying is not something that should be easily dismissed as “children...
Family Hospice of Mamou thanks community
for its support Dear Editor,
What a wonderful community!
The generosity of our local community is always so overwhelming. Everyone gives from the heart and it means so much to the volunteers of Family Hospice of ...
Library thanks public for its support of Book Fest Dear Editor,
The annual Evangeline Parish Library Family Book and Culture Fest held this past Saturday was a delightful success! We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the following: our c...
McBride questions why voters are hesitant to go to the polls Dear Editor,
What’s with the apathy? Why is it we voters are so hesitant to go to the polls and cast our votes? In the recent primary October 2, in the Town of Mamou, when the mayor and all counci...
Soileau says ‘burn ban’ still in effect Dear Editor,
The state and parish’s burn ban is still in effect. There is to be no burning of any kind in Evangeline Parish. This means no burning of trash, brush, stumps, crops, etc. It also mean...
Ardoin family thanks community for assistance Dear Editor,
To the Ville Platte Fire Fighters, family and friends:
There is no possible way we can extend our gratitude to all of the fireman, both full time and volunteer, who took the time and ...
Tolson encourages elderly to check on living options Dear Editor,
It has come to my attention that many elderly and/or disabled people do not want to be a burden on their families. The elderly and/or disabled are trying to live on a very low income ...