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Donation for Eunice K9

The Eunice Police Department received a total of $3,000 to support its police dog, Robin that is handled by Lt.. Michael Dunn.

A real New Orleans Saint

By: NICHOLAS JAGNEAUX Staff Reporter “I believe in God. I hope in God. I love. I want to live and die for God.

Civil service board passes resolution to change board member requirements

A change in requirements for civil service board members was approved by a vote of three to one during the Ville Platte Fire and Police Civil Service Board meeting on Monday.

A dream come true

Sixty-three young ladies have worn the title of Queen Cotton during the time of the Louisiana Cotton Festival. For the latest of which, the title is a dream come true. “Of course having my number called to be Queen Cotton was the most memorable day,” exclaimed Queen Cotton LXIII Haley Jett.

Charges dismissed for pedestrians struck by vehicle

Charges were dismissed Monday against three Ville Platte residents who were charged with Foot Traffic/Reflective Gear.

Recalling 1950 discovery of Tunica warrior’s grave

{Editor’s Note: October is Louisiana Archaeology Month. This is the first of a series of archaeology-related articles to help celebrate Avoyelles’ history -- and pre-history -- and those men and women who are dedicated to researching and preserving those links to our past.

Xander Cruz Benoit

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, , at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Xander Cruz Benoit, 5, who passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at 8:42 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.

Multiple shootings in Church Point

The Church Point Police Dept. has confirmed two shootings in Church Point Friday. The shootings were separate events. The shootings were not at the schools, but the middle school and Head Start are on lockdown. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

WEBER LEE DESHOTELS, JR.

VILLE PLATTE - Weber Lee Deshotels, Jr. was born May 18, 1955 and lived a fulfilling life up until his passing on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte surrounded by those he loved.

Rupert Paul Darbonne

Rupert Paul Darbonne passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017, at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 1:00 PM. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with burial to follow at St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile. Fr. Kennon Brown will officiate.