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Friday Oct 30 | Daily World Opelousas News

Second deputy arrested for drugs

A St. Landry Parish sheriff's deputy, the second in as many weeks, has been arrested on drug charges.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Roadfood.com Reviews

T-Boy's Slaughterhouse - Ville Platte, LA

Boy's is a country-road slaughterhouse / grocery story that makes superior boudin sausage as well as smoked pork of all kinds.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Daily World

Police beat

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people: n Andie Lyn Soileau, 27, 1125 Griffith Road, Ville Platte, charged with simple criminal damage to property.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Daily World

Tax credit seminar planned

The Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives will be hosting a series of meetings throughout its 10-parish region to explain the earned income tax credit.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Town Talk

Spice maker of 'Slap Ya Mama' Cajun seasoning files suit over trademark violation

The Ville Platte company that makes 'Slap Ya Mama' Cajun seasoning has slapped a lawsuit for trademark infringement on an upstart spice company marketing under the name 'Punch Ya Daddy.' Walker & Sons, the family owned company that makes 'Slap Ya Mama,' alleges the similarity of the other brand's name and logo are an attempt to draw on their ...

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

Evangeline Parish schools improve test performance

Superintendent Toni Hamlin gave the Evangeline Parish School Board good news Wednesday about performance scores on spring ILEAP and LEAP testing.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

Daily World

Police Beat

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people: n Jamica Divon Jackson, 29, 900 La.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

Daily World Opelousas News

Cotton Festival starts Tuesday

The 56th Louisiana Cotton Festival, the oldest festival in Evangeline Parish, kicks off this Tuesday in Ville Platte and continues through Sunday.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafa...

Trial set in child swap case

The trial of the woman accused of swapping two children for an exotic bird earlier this year is now set for November, but the case against the couple that received the children should begin this week.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

WBRZ

Police jury seeks false fire alarm fees

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury on Monday referred to its legal adviser a recommendation to fashion an ordinance aimed at limiting the number of false fire alarm activations.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

Daily World Opelousas News

Commissioner opens office

In an effort to increase service to the public, District IV Public Service Commissioner Clyde Holloway is opening satellite offices in Opelousas and Ville Platte.

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Sun Oct 11, 2009

Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafa...

Midway water Project: The Forgotten Community

Please update the Midway Water Works activities. Over two hundred people have signed up to get clean water for the area.

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Fri Oct 09, 2009

Daily World

Things to do

The Ville Platte High Class of 1980 Celebrates 30th year Homecoming Festivities.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

Insurance Journal West

Louisiana Agency Named Trusted Choice Agency of the Month

Dupre Carrier Godchaux Agency Inc., located in Louisiana's Acadiana region, has been named the Trusted Choice Agency of the Month by Trusted Choice, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers.

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Mon Oct 05, 2009

News-Star

Dillingham - Sullivan

Rosemary Dillingham and Ben and Nancy Dillingham of Monroe, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Michelle Dillingham, to John Brandon Sullivan, son of John and Treasa Sullivan of Forest, La.

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Sat Oct 03, 2009

Daily World

Two nabbed on drug charges

Two suspected drug dealers now are behind bars. Arrested are: n Lawrence "Bat" Batiste, 35, 627 E. Laurent St., Opelousas, charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drugs and resisting an officer by violence; and n Desmond "Bo Da" Jason, 925 Sandoz St., Opelousas, charged with distribution of crack cocaine and possession of drug ...

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Sat Sep 26, 2009

Daily World

Police beat

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people: n Latonia Marie Lavergne, 29, 1512 Hazel St., Opelousas, charged with second-degree murder.

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Thu Sep 24, 2009

KLFY-TV Lafayette

VP Shootings Update

Three separate shooting over the weekend have Ville Platte Police trying to piece together what happened, and find those responsible.

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Tue Sep 22, 2009

Daily World Opelousas News

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Friends of Harold Fontenot remember him as a businessman who was dedicated to his community.

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Sun Sep 20, 2009

KLFY-TV Lafayette

Lost Pets

HERE'S A LOOK AT PETS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED MISSING DURING THE PAST WEEK. PLEASE CONTACT THEIR OWNERS IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR WHEREABOUTS.

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