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Concealed handgun classes offered Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 at the Masonic Lodge, 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice, according to an announcement from Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

VPPD arrests one for aggravated second degree battery

Ville Platte Chief of Police Neal Lartigue reported that Steveniski Frank was arrested for aggravated second degree battery on October 28, 2017.

Family says deputy killed family dog while responding to a disturbance

A deputy with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a harassment complaint at a residence on Cheryl Street in Ville Platte on October 28 and left the family of the residence looking for answers after he shot a 12-pound rat terrier.

State begins release of more than 2,000 inmates

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, the State of Louisiana began its release of roughly 2,021 inmates from jails and prisons across the state.

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Concealed handgun classes offered Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 at the Masonic Lodge, 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice, according to an announcement from Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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School Board to honor veterans The St. Landry Parish School Board in partnership with the LHC Group will recognize its present and former employees who who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This recognition will be in conjunction with the Nov.

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School Board to honor veterans The St. Landry Parish School Board in partnership with the LHC Group will recognize its present and former employees who who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This recognition will be in conjunction with the Nov.

81st International Rice Festival Junior Royalty Crowned

This morning the 81st International Rice Festival Junior King and Queen were crowned on the Supreme Rice Stage following the pageant.

Rice Eating Contest champion named

Colby Geerts of Evangeline, center, handily won this year's Rice Eating Contest with 41 scoops. The contest is sponsored by the Crowley Lions Club, and on hand to congratulate Geerts were Lions Club President Patti Lawrence (left) and Lion Tamer Jack Wise (right).

Rice and Creole Cookery Contest Chef de Riz and Jr. Chef chosen

The competition was fierce, but the judges worked hard to select the winners of this year's Rice and Creole Cookery Contest. They are, front row, Aubrey Broussard of Maurice, Children's Division Tri-Color Ribbon winner and Jr.