Ville Platte

The Ville Platte assistant principal was fired by the Evangeline Parish School Board.

Reports indicate that the gunfire erupted when law enforcement was attempting to serve a search warrant at a location in the aforementioned area.

The shooting apparently occurred after an alleged argument between the teen and the victim turned into a physical altercation.

Known in French as "Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee," the fun is happening Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at the festival grounds located at 704 North Soileau Street.

The man allegedly broke a restraining order when he broke into the woman's house and attempted to sexually assault her.

15-year-old Cheyenne Cesar Thomas of Ville Platte is the latest pedestrian-involved crash to end fatally as Louisiana State Police say she died in the hospital following a crash Monday night.

If you are going to evacuate for Hurricane Delta, KATC's Rob Perillo has a suggestion for you, go north, way north.

I guess siphoning the gas to steal it just isn't enough. They prefer stealing the gas and costing victims even more money by making them replace the gas tank.

Repairs to a broken pipe have been completed however residents are urged to boil their water before using it this morning.

24/7 Wall Street recently took a look at every American town to determine the poorest town in each state.

Confessed child killer, Phillip DeSelle, was released from prison earlier this year. He moved to Ville Platte after his release, but relocated to Alexandria where he was jailed this afternoon.

Ville Platte Police are asking for help finding Nikki Gallow. Officers say she has not been in contact with her family since May 15th, and they are concerned for her safety. If you know where Nikki is, call police at 337-363-1313. No foul play is expected at this time, but she is in need of treatment and medication...

The whole "pants on the ground" trend has gotten so huge in Ville Platte, LA the city has passed statutes making it illegal. And, no loud music either. Signs are going up all over town reminding residents to pull it up and keep it down. Fines will be around $200 each offense...