A GOOD NEWS PUBLICATION
Bonnes Nouvelles (French for “good news”) is a monthly publication dedicated to sharing stories of local people in Evangeline and Vermilion Parishes. Each parish has its own publication reflecting its home community.
Bonnes Nouvelles can be obtained freely at local businesses or can be subscribed to by mail.
HOW IT ALL STARTED...
Grace Dardeau (1931-1995) was a high school English teacher who loved people and always thought there were lots of stories in the community not being told. She believed a publication focusing on the family histories of local, everyday folks (those not normally in the news) was needed. Grace’s brother, Bobby Dardeau, agreed with her and thought this type of publication would be well received.
In December of 1993, a new publication hit the streets of Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish. Bobby, a professional photographer who also has years of experience in the newspaper business, published Bonnes Nouvelles. Since then, Bonnes Nouvelles has been growing in popularity, while spotlighting local stories of everyday people. Bobby’s son, Robby Dardeau, introduced Bonnes Nouvelles to Vermilion Parish in January of 2003.
Today, Bonnes Nouvelles is still family-owned and family-operated, printing good news each month. Find a copy and enjoy!
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Bonnes Nouvelles is a family owned, local business and we believe that supporting local business owners is good for our community.
Check out the ads on our pages, they represent the home team.
We do not solicit the business of chain stores. Local independent business owners are our concern. Plus, we do not solicit business outside of the parish.
Bonnes Nouvelles is unique. We understand the importance of the local "Mom & Pop" business, because that's who we are.
Sound good to you? Contact us today!
SUBSCRIPTIONS
EVANGELINE PARISH
TWO EASY WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE:
ORDER ONLINE or Mail in a check.
Mail your $25 check payable to:
Bonnes Nouvelles
907 W. Lincoln
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Please include your mailing address.
This will get a copy mailed to your home each month.
CONTACT US
Bonnes Nouvelles Evangeline
907 W. Lincoln
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Publishing Editor - Bobby Dardeau
Phone: 337-363-6692
vp1@ilovegoodnews.com
Bonnes Nouvelles Vermilion
P.O. Box 1913
Abbeville, LA 70511-1913
Publishing Editor - Robby Dardeau
Phone: 337-652-8079 robby@ilovegoodnews.com
Every issue printed reinforces our
belief that there is more good news than bad news waiting to be told.
Bonnes Nouvelles is all about the wonderful people in South Louisiana who may have never made the news, but were and are the foundation in every community.