News
Upon the request of Police Chief Brent Zackery, the Mamou Town Council approved new hirings including three part-time patrolmen during its meeting Wednesday.
n the shadows of a water tower that welcomes visitors to Ville Platte is the new location of Teet’s Food Store on the west side of town. The new store that is currently being constructed is one of many such projects that are going on at the same time within the city. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
A movement is underway in the City of Ville Platte that will affect the residents in the short term with the availability of new jobs and in the long term, as well, with more tax revenues coming in
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson,
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, will host a town hall from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Armand Brinkhaus Community Library, 235 Marie St.,Sunset.
Sports
BEAU CHENE -- The Pine Prairie Panthers trounced the Beau Chene Gators 34-7 in a highly physical brawl to pick up their first win after a rough start to the season.
Kendrick Baudoin (10) breaks up a pass.
Coach Matt Desormeaux’s Ascension Episcopal Blue Gator took momentum from a 95-yard drive and opted to go for the win instead of overtime Friday night here at Patriots Stadium.
GUEYDAN - Could history be in the making at Gueydan High School this football season?
The VC Eagles run onto the field before the Erath game.
The VC Eagles beat parish rival, the Erath’s Bobcats, 34-11, on Friday.
Abbeville's Tavion Menard rushed for a team-high 125 yards.
The Abbeville Wildcats needed to beat the Jeanerette Tigers on Friday.
The week before, the Wildcats committed 11 turnovers and were beaten badly by Church Point.
Lifestyle
Eunice High School students dressed as their favorite holiday Thursday as part of homecoming week festivities. From left are Whitney Ardoin, a sophomore; and Kaylee Gaspard, a freshman.
Glendale Elementary students were recently honored as Students of the Week. These students were recognized during the week of Aug. 20. Each student was rewarded with a treat and a pencil.
Highland Elementary held a Grandparent’s Day breakfast where grandparents were able to enjoy breakfast at school with their grandchildren.
Public Safety
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Sept. 17
Joshua Javier Loera, 30, 1300 block of West Peach Avenue, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Sept 17
05:36 Lights on at trailer on Mill Street. No lives there anymore.
Donald Busse
Two men were arrested at a Morgan City motel after one of them committed a battery on an officer, and the other tried to destroy drug evidence, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
Obits
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of William Chad Coleman announces his passing on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 46.
Evalena Vigers
REDDELL — Funeral services for Evalena Vigers, 91, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at 11 a.m. with the visitation beginning at 8 a.m. at Word of Faith Full Gospel Church in Reddell, La.
LAWTELL – A Catholic Mass will be held for, Marie “Ethel” Thibodeaux, on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell. Fr.
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