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Chamber looks to transform Ville Platte’s curb appeal

Prepare for a transformation as the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce has begun its effort to revitalize downtown Ville Platte.

Chamber meeting hears Mardi Gras, Frog Festival reports

RAYNE - Updates of the upcoming Mardi Gras Ball and Frog Festival were the main topic of discussion during the January meeting of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Chairman Michelle Autin reported on the upcoming 8th Annual Grand Court Mardi Gras Ball slated Saturday, Jan.

Burglary investigated by Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is asking the public’s help to solve a burglary. Detectives with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary which occurred during the night of Jan. 8, in the 2100 block of Grand Coulee Road in northern Acadia Parish.

Multi-parish police chase ends in Rayne arrest

RAYNE - Following a multi-vehicle pursuit Thursday afternoon involving four law enforcement departments, an individual is now in custody after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through two parishes.

Pine Prairie council addresses vicious dog concerns at meeting

By: TONY MARKS Associate Editor A concerned resident addressed the Pine Prairie Village Council during its monthly meeting last week about vicious dogs within the village. Gretchen Lamke’s remarks to the council came after recent pit bull and rottweiler attacks in her neighborhood.

Musical line-up for Frog Festival announced

RAYNE - The schedule for musical entertainment at the upcoming 47th annual Rayne Frog Festival planned May 9-11, as announced by festival chairman Jeremy Lavergne. Contracts have been signed and the line-up is set with the 2019 line-up seeing an expanded list of musical attractions.

Post 77 updates by-laws updates, plan Legion’s 100th anniversary

RAYNE - An update was given for a number of events and legion projects during the December meeting of Arceneaux Post 77, American Legion, held at the Legion Home.

Rayne Planning, Zoning Commission approves variance, votes on chair

RAYNE - A brief meeting was held Monday, Jan. 7, by the Rayne Planning Commission at City Hall. In attendance for the meeting were Planning Commission members Wayne Wyatt, Ron Sonnier, Jerry Bergeron and Chairman Lee Seilhan. Planning Commission member Sanders Senegal was not in attendance.

Picard represents Police Jury on Economic Development Board

It’s a new year and the board of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is excited about its plan for 2019.

Abbeville's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration begins with events on Wednesday

Schedule of Events for the Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration is as follows: The Annual Faith Hope Christian Fellowship will be held at 405 Duroq St. in Abbeville on Wednesday, January 16 through Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at 7 p.m. with Bishop B. K. Stevens, Pastor. The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.