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Here’s why a parish honor guard for vets is needed

Allow me to tell you about a veteran who died alone. He had outlived everyone in his family and had no one to care for the details of his funeral. I am making reference to Mr. Thomas Edward Hunter, 93, died Sept. 12, but there was no one to carry him to his grave. Mr.

An NFL Film every NFL player should view

Dear Editor, To: Mr. Goodell, I would like to offer a suggestion to you that you might want to consider with respect to the above issue. I think that you should instruct every team owner to call their players into a team meeting with a television and DVD player hookup.

Facebook is the new big brother

You’re putting your life at risk, one like at a time Facebook’s fairly recent slog into transparency reveals some rather nasty big-brother surveillance of their users.

Hunters for the Hungry food drive is Sunday

The Refinery Mission’s annual Hunters for the Hungry food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Local sportsmen and their families are encouraged to “clean out your freezers” and donate frozen processed game and fish from the 2016 season.

Eunice Marshal’s Office awarded $19,000 grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Eunice City Marshal’s Office will receive a $19,000 grant to purchase a patrol vehicle and equipment for public security.

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.