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EPSB discusses government budget cuts
Posted July 1st, 2009 by Michael Bordelon
By: CARISSA HEBERT
Managing Editor
In her comments to the board Wednesday night, Superintendent Toni Hamlin said Evangeline Parish would receive approximately $1 million less in state funds this year for the upcoming fiscal year based on the state’s budget cuts.
Robbery suspect leads police on high-speed chase
Posted July 1st, 2009 by Michael Bordelon
By: CARISSA HEBERT
Managing Editor
A Ville Platte man is facing several charges in Ville Platte and in Jennings after he allegedly robbed a local store, stole vehicles from both communities and led police on a high-speed chase.
Rural areas to utilize fireworks, some areas banned
Posted July 1st, 2009 by Michael Bordelon
By: CARISSA HEBERT
Managing Editor
Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Bob Manuel said they will allow the use of fireworks in the parish’s rural areas but cautioned residents to be very careful.
17th Annual Smoked Meat Festival Cookoff winners announced during Saturday's festivities
Posted June 30th, 2009 by Michael Bordelon
The 17th Annual Le Festival de la Viande Boucanée, also known as the Smoked Meat Festival, had one of its biggest cooking contests, according to organizers.
Ville Platte couple married at the Smoked Meat Festival
Posted June 30th, 2009 by Michael Bordelon
Romance was in the air at the 17th Annual Le Festival de la Viande Boucanée, also known as the Smoked Meat Festival, this past weekend as a Ville Platte couple married inside their cooking booth.
EP’s industrial board visits PPEC
Posted June 28th, 2009 by Michael Bordelon
By: MICHAEL BORDELON
News Editor
The Industrial Development Board, Number One, held its meeting Tuesday, June 23, at the site of the Pine Prairie Energy Center (PPEC) and was treated to a tour of the facility.
