Chataignier News

The Evangeline Parish School Board in a special meeting Tuesday at Ville Platte High School got its first look at a court ordered contingency plan.

The City of Ville Platte does not need a new high school, according to voters. Ward 1 voters voted down a $21.5 million bond issue Saturday that would have financed the construction of a new high school and ...

The City of Ville Platte does not need a new high school, according to voters. Ward 1 voters voted down a $21.5 million bond issue Saturday that would have financed the construction of a new high school and ...

Early voting starts today and ends July 12 for the July 19 ballot, which is dedicated solely to propositions.

Writing the 'be safe Memorial Day weekend' editorial is a familiar task in a newsroom.

LSU at Eunice awarded 149 degrees during commencement ceremonies Saturday in the LSUE Health and Physical Education Building.

Time Pieces by James Savage jsavage@dailyworld.com It's not every French prime minister who can brag his classmate is the Chataignier postmaster. via Daily World

A fight resulted in two Krotz Springs men being charged with attempted first-degree murder. via Daily World

“We have the opportunity for a state-of-the-art school for our children. The opposition is saying it costs too much. I say, can you put a price tax on educating our children in a good school? The choice is simple. We're gonna pass it this time.”

More than 100 people packed into the Ville Platte High School cafeteria to discuss the fate of the school Thursday in a public hearing called by the Evangeline Parish School Board. via Daily World

ACADIA PARISH Agents with the Narcotic Strike Force in Acadia Parish recovered a large amount of illegal narcotics following a routine traffic stop. via The Daily Advertiser

News Release January 12, 2008 Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a one vehicle fatal crash in St. via Louisiana State Police

A Chataignier man died Saturday following an early morning single vehicle crash on La. via Daily World

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people Sunday: Henry Louis Leger, 62, 610 Vine, Chataignier, charged with first-offense OWI. via Daily World

A federal judge said Thursday he would take over decisions regarding Ville Platte High School if the Evangeline Parish School System doesn't address conditions at the school. via Daily World

“The tree is just gorgeous. It is already up and decorated with lights and ornaments we have saved for years”

By William Johnson wjohnson@dailyworld.com The spirit of Christmas will be celebrated with several parades this week, including the Opelousas and Eunice parades that both roll tonight. via Daily World

“I hope to make them aware of the needs of schools in the posture that Southwest is in. Many times (state government officials) are up there and they really don't know what is going on in schools.”

By Sebreana Domingue sdomingue@dailyworld.com Two St. Landry Parish educators, a Ville Platte educator and four others from Acadiana will serve on an advisory committee established by governor-elect Bobby ... via Daily World

For the first time in 16 years, Evangeline Parish has a new sheriff. Voters elected "Eddie" Soileau Saturday to replace Sheriff Wayne Morein, who is retiring from the office he's held since 1991. via Daily World

The Evangeline Parish School Board Wednesday had good news for its employees. Business Manager Amy Lafleur reported the year end sales tax excess checks will be considerably higher than last year. via Daily World