On September 5th, 2025, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received a complaint on Fuselier Road of a person trespassing on their property. When Deputies arrived on the scene, they observed 3 ...

The Miss Mamou Pageant was held Sunday, September 21, at the Celestine Center in Mamou. Shown, from left, are Teen Miss Mamou Erin Anderson, Junior Miss Mamou Danilynn Landreneau, Miss Mamou Jasmine ...

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor VILLE PLATTE - During a special meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, members heard from Kristy Landry and Eric Guillory about the possibility of acquiring ...

A lawsuit has been filed in the 13th Judicial District Court that seeks damages over an alleged breach of contract of alleged fraud. In the lawsuit, James C. Bertrand and Bertrand Bonding LLC makes ...

EUNICE – LSU Eunice officially launched its new conversation series, “Let’s Talk,” on Thursday, September 25, with a program designed to foster dialogue and reflection on timely issues. The inaugural ...

Chloe Guilbeau, the 23-year-old daughter of Jacob and Amanda Guilbeau, of Rayne, was crowned Queen Cotton LXXI during pageant festivities held Saturday afternoon, September 20, at the Northside Civ ...

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The new parish jail, located in the Industrial Park, is nearing completion, according to reports. The multi-million dollar facility will house 200 inmates and will ...

By: TONY MARKS Editor Members of the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed two arrest warrants recently. This team was comprised of members of the Evangeline Parish ...

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Ville Platte Fire and Police Civil Service Board welcomed Tilman Ben as its new board member during the meeting held Monday, September 22. Ben replaces former ...

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During Cotton Festival Pageant activities on Saturday, September 20, James Bordelon was crowned as Le Roi and Susan Graser was crowned as La Reine. Both will ...

Chloe Guilbeau was crowned Queen Cotton LXXI during the 71th Annual Queen Cotton Pageant held Saturday afternoon, September 20, at the Northside Civic Center. Guilbeau, the 23-year-old daughter of ...

By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor Tourism leaders from St. Landry and Acadia parishes gathered at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Thursday to rub elbows, network and hear about the progress to ...