High school football scores from Week 1 for the state of Louisiana:Academy of Sacred Heart-Grand Coteau 26, Gueydan 14Acadiana 47, Central - B.R. 35Airline 48, Wossman 42Alexandria 44, Bryant, Ark. 20Amite 34, Franklinton 19Avoyelles 42, Ville Platte 12B.T. Washington 54, Arcadia 0Beekman 37, Buckeye 20Belle Chasse 48, McMain 6Benton 34, Shreveport Northwood 26Berwick 42, Morgan City 7Brother Martin 38, Southside 19Brusly 34, Port Allen 0Carroll 20, Woodlawn (SH) 14Carrollton, Ga. 61, Baton Ro

Home | Y-Not StopThe Y-Not mission is to refuel and refresh communities of Louisiana with fast and freshly prepared food.By Paul CoreilIn many ways, being born and raised in Evangeline Parish naturally created a strong affinity for Avoyelles Parish. The two parishes share not only a

JD Soileau has spent decades collecting antiques and preserving the Cajun way of life — and now, he’s sharing that history with the next generation from an old Cajun house in Ville Platte.

An Office of Professional Responsibility report shows the detention center was inspected in March. It notes that some detainees expressed dissatisfaction with the facility’s medical services and food. Yet, found that medical services were adequate.

Funeral services for Nicholas Bernard Thomas, 42, will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, with burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Father Stephen Pellessier will officiate the Funeral Mass.Nicholas, a

A community initiative is working to breathe new life into downtown — with plans for a Town Square, Pop-Up Market Hub and a historical museum celebrating Mamou’s Cajun, Creole and zydeco music roots.

Mamou is growing! New businesses, expansions and investments are bringing new opportunities to the community.