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Made in Acadiana: Iconic Jack Miller's BBQ sauce celebrates 70 years in Ville Platte

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Made in Acadiana: Iconic Jack Miller's BBQ sauce celebrates 70 years in Ville Platte

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Jack Miller's Barbecue Sauce in Ville Platte is celebrating 70 years of business. Owner Kermit Miller shared the secret to their success, which includes a mustard base, tomato products, and onions. The legendary sauce…Read Article

Ville Platte couple arrested on drug, obstruction of justice charges

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Two people were arrested in Ville Platte in April after what started as a traffic violation turned into a drug bust, authorities said. Lionel Ardoin, 38, is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, resisting arrest with force or violence, obstruction of justice and obstruction of public passage. Yvonne Savoy, 39, is charged with obstruction of justice, interfering with a law enforcement investigation…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

LFT Fiber connected Ville Platte. Now it faces stiff competition.

Five years ago, Ville Platte was deemed one of the five worst-connected cities in America. As recently as 2023, less than 50% of its residents had access to reliable, high speed internet. Today, most homes and businesses have several fiber providers to choose from, thanks to millions in federal grants that lured private and public companies alike to much of rural Louisiana, among them Lafayette’s city-owned LFT Fiber. The range of options is a …Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Veteran's Home in Ville Platte undergoes renovations

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- With multiple veteran groups meeting at the Veteran's Home in Ville Platte throughout the month, Building Director Chuck Trenchard who spent 15 years in the United States Air Force started making improvements to the building not only so veterans in the area can feel at home, but also get more veterans to join the brotherhood and partake in their various events. "We're refurbishing it," Trenchard said. "What I am doing…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Cabot Corporate Foundation funds scholarships at SoLAcc’s Ville Platte Campus

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South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) celebrated a $30,000 investment from the Cabot Corporate Foundation to support scholarships for students in Evangeline Parish during a check presentation held on Wednesday, May 14, at its Ville Platte Campus.The grant will fund fifteen scholarships over three yearsfive $2,000 scholarships per yearhelping local students pursue career and technical education close to home, officials say. Cabots generous g…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is hiring patrol deputies

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The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the Patrol Division.Successful candiates must be POST certified. Full-time positions are available. Benefits for Full-time include Pension and paid Health Insurance, paid Vacation and Sick Leave. Qualifications include: Must be 18 years or older Clear Criminal History Clean Driving Record Must be able to pass a physical and drug test Must have Customer Service skills …Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Man charged with possessing over 16 grams of drugs after fleeing officials

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Authorities arrested a man after a vehicle chase and narcotics search where it was discovered he possessed over 16 grams of drugs, authorities said. Brian Henry, 45, of Chataignier was arrested and charged with one count of distribution and possession of marijuana, one count of possession of methamphetamines, one count of possession of suboxone and one count of flight from an officer on April 3, authorities said. Auth…Ville Platte · Ville Platte Read Article

Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue hosts ‘Shower Day’ volunteer event for dogs

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue, based in Ville Platte, is asking for the community’s support in helping their dogs have a special day. HEAR is hosting a "Shower Day" at their shelter located at 1771 Cousins Road, on April 26, from 1-4 p.m. HEAR says volunteers can bathe dogs, play with them, clean their kennels and do anything else to brighten the dogs’ (And the shelter workers’) day. On the volunteer day, HEAR expec…Ville Platte · Ville Platte See the Story

Arrest made in connection with murder of Cawaskee Ardoin

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- An arrest has been made in the fatal Ville Platte shooting that occurred at the Gabriel Villa Apartment Complex on April 2. Officials said Tijuan Sims, 24, turned himself in today for his connection to death of 31-year-old Cawaskee Ardoin. Sims was arrested and sent to a Ville Platte jail on the charge of second-degree murder. His bond was set at $1.5 million. This case remains under investigation. Close …Theft · Ville Platte See the Story

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