Due debris on some roadways and no electricity in several parts of the parish, all Evangeline Parish Schools & District Offices will be closed today (5-17-2024). Decisions about high school graduation ceremonies at Basile & Mamou will be made later today, when we can re-assess conditions. We are planning to reopen on 5-21-2024, as previously scheduled. Please stay safe and check our website for updates.

Suspect is arrested

A resident of Ville Platte, 24-year-old Kearrious Marquez McCoy, faces seven counts of attempted second degree murder, three counts of illegal discharge of a firearm, two counts of attempted carjac

Victim is taken to hospital

A victim, who was shot three times, was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. No information as to extent of the injuries were known as of press time.

Heritage Manor News: Happy Mother’s Day

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte.

Who’s getting married

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.)

ROLAND RAY VIDRINE

BELAIRE COVE - Roland Ray Vidrine, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

REVEREND GEORGE L. RICHARDSON

Reverend George L. Richardson, a native of Ville Platte, passed away on November 14, 2023.

LORETTA V. PERRON

Loretta V. Perron, of Opelousas, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 76.

Chateau des Amis residents celebrate Easter

Residents of Chateau des Amis celebrated Easter early on Tuesday, March 19. They had a great time pocking eggs with each other and enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch.

Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte holds grand opening

A ribbon cutting signafying the grand opening of Freedom Behavioral located at 800 East Main St., Ville Platte was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at its location in the Mercy Regional Medical