Starting Monday, Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI will begin qualifying listeners to win tickets to attend a night of funk and soul with "The Tower of Power" in one big show May 3 at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder. One winner per family. You must be 21 or older to win. Good luck from Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI.

It was a fantastic weekend for antique shoppers in Washington for the semi annual Washington Antique and Old Schoolhouse Yard Sale. Plenty of shoppers shopped the many vendors outside around the schoolhouse mall and the many more vendors inside the schoolhouse. Our own, Misty Parker, was there broadcasting live on remote on Friday over Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI.I

The weather was perfect for the Belly Buddies Color Fun Run benefit event held in downtown Eunice this morning. Thank you to everyone who participated. KVPi was proud to have been a sponsor for the event . KVPi’s Mallory Moser did a live remote for the fund raiser.

Congratulations to Donna Dupre, one of our four winners who won tickets to attend the Baby Face concert this Saturday night at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder. DJ Ray is shown presenting the two tickets to our winner.

Baby Face Ticket Winners

April 2, 2024

 

     Four KVPI listeners will be attending the sold out Baby Face concert scheduled for this Saturday night at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder.

     Congratulations to our four contest winners: Brandy Joubert, Paul Fontenot, David Vidrine and Donna Dupre.

      Each of our winners have won two tickets to attend the show featuring 13- time Grammy Award Winning artist: Baby Face in concert.

      Enjoy the show from your friends at Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI.

Congratulations to our KVPI Bud n Boiling Contest Grand Prize Winner, Donald Fontenot. He came in this morning to claim his prizes: a sack of crawfish, Crawfish Boiling pot and burner kit and Budweiser Beer. Shown are from left, KVPI's Britney Speyrer, Rodney Moras with Mockler Beverage Budweiser, our winner Donald Fontenot and KVPI's Misty Parker. Thank you to everyone who qualified.

 

The Babyface concert is sold out but your friends at Classic Hits 92--5 KVPI has very special tickets to give away to some of our faithful listeners. Keep listening each day to qualify by calling our contest line at 337-506-2444 to win a pair of tickets to this sold out show to see Grammy Award winning artist Babyface in one incredible show Saturday April 6 at Coushatta Casino in Kinder. You must be 21 or older to qualify. One qualifier per family. Our drawing is set for Wednesday April 3. Good luck from your friends at Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI..

We Won!! KVPi won two awards today at the Louisiana Association of Broadcaster's Prestige Awards luncheon in Baton Rouge showcasing excellence in broadcasting. We won the 2024 "Radio Station of the Year"honors and the "Uniquely Louisiana " award for our French language programming. Representing KVPI and Ville Platte Broadcasting Company at the awards banquet are from left : Ray Duplechain, Ethan Moser, Mallory Moser, Misty Parker, Rhonda Pucheu, the president of Ville Platte Broadcasting Company and John Pucheu. We want to thank Polly Johnson and her co workers for these awsrds and for doing a super job in supporting and promoting radio and tv stations all over Louisiana. We give all the credit to our fantastic staff: Misty Parker, Mallory Moser, Ray Duplechain, Mike Perron, Jackie Miller, Britney Speyrer, Swabby Soileau, Tobin Deville, Gabe Fontenot, J.C.Nichols, Bert Miller, Fannie Soileau, Robert Richard and our engineer Dave Graichen. Thank you to our wonderful clients and advertisers who have supported us through the years. Finally thank you to our cherished listeners who listen every day and support our efforts to serve Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish and all of Acadiana. After 70 years years, we're still "Keeping Ville Platte Informed and Entertained ".

Sugar Ray Concert Ticket Winners

March 18, 2024

 

     Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI had our drawing to give away tickets for the Sugar Ray concert scheduled Saturday night at Coushatta Casino in Kinder. Our listeners qualified by using our new Text Line at 337-506-2444.

     Congratulations to our five winners who each won a pair of tickets to the show:

Rebecca Smith, Heather Lisotta, Tara Lafleur, Jill Larson and Dave Pettijean.

     We hope you enjoy the show from your friends at Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI.

The Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week kicks off next week at Lakeview RV Park and Beach on LA 13, south of Eunice. Listen to an interview with a spokesman for the event Monday at 12:30pm on KVPI AM and FM. The Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI road crew will be broadcasting live on remote next Tuesday from 2-4pm. Here is a link to their website with all the details :https://lafolkroots.org/balfa-week

Tune in Thursday at 12:45pm on KVPI AM and FM as KVPI's Mallory Moser talks with Katie Richard who is shown with her son, Reid, to discuss her non profit group, Belly Buddies and their scheduled Color Run fund raiser in Eunice. Registration for the Fun Run is open until Saturday March 16. Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI is proud to be a sponsor for the event.

Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI is teaming up with Coushatta Casino Resort to give our listeners the chance to attend the Sugar Ray show Saturday night March 23 at the Event Center at Coushatta Casino in Kinder. Sugar Ray, one of the hottest bands from the 90’s, will be making a personal appearance at Coushatta Casino for one big show and KVPI has you’re your tickets. To qualify to win a pair of tickets, Text the key words “Sugar Ray” to our KVPI Text Line at 337-506-2444 along with your name. One qualifier per family. You must be 21 or older. Our drawing will take place Monday March 18. Good luck from your friends at Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI!

We had the entire Sacred Heart High School Girls Basketball team along with their coach visit us very early this morning to record a special interview about their amazing season. The team took district and parish honors and went deep into the playoffs. You will be able to hear all of their comments Friday at 12:30 on KVPI AM and FM and online at classichits925.com. We welcomed Kali Shiver, Jodie Landry, Ava Johnson, Taylor Darbonne, Adrianna Rose, Olivia Tate, Jolie Vidrine, Breanne Ardoin, Averie Pitre, Laura Prudhomme, Mary Perron, Alyssa Brignac, Josie Vidrine and Coach Craig Whittington. Assistant Coach Shane Darbonne was not able to attend. We would like to congratulate the team and coaches for an unforgettable season.

 

 

Community Calendar

Monday, March 4, 2024

 

Be sure to use our new Text Line to text in your requests and shoutouts to our DJs at 337-506-2444.

 

Listen to our interview with Mathew Baker, the Director of Heros Everywhere Animal Rescue today at 12:30 to hear our discussion about a proposed Resolution for Mandatory Spaying and Neutering in the Parish.  The Evangeline Parish Police Jury is holding a Public Hearin today at 4:45pm on this matter.

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury will meet tonight at 6:00pm in the courthouse with committee meetings at 5:00pm.

 

The City of Ville Platte Section 8 Program is accepting applications for the waiting list starting today through Friday between the hours of 8am to 4:00pm. The City of Ville Platte Section 8 Program house families wishing to reside inside the City Limits of Ville Platte. Applications are available to be picked up at the Ville Platte City Hall. For additional information please contact Mrs. Tremeca LeDay Section 8 Executive Director at 337-363-2939.

 

The Ville Platte Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon at Café Evangeline.

 

Listen to KVPI Let’s Talk About It Wednesday at 12:30pm on KVPI AM and FM as we talk with the new pastor at Out Lady Queen of All Saints: Father Steve Pellisiere.

 

The Evangeline Parish School Board will meet at 6:00pm Wednesday night at the media center.

 

KVPI La Tassa de Café on Wednesday and Thursday; we’re expecting a film crew with us both mornings from 8-9am on KVPI AM and FM.

Chris Janson Concert Ticket Winners February 19, 2024 KVPI The Legend 107.3 FM and 1050 AM had a drawing this morning from everyone who qualified on our Facebook page to win tickets to see Grand Ole Opry Star Chris Janson. Chris Janson will be appearing in concert this Saturday February 24 at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville. Congratulations to our winners: Jamie Howerton O'Connor, Chip Matte, Peggy Duplechain, Liz Hill and Pam Ardoin Cedillo. Each of our winners has won a pair of tickets to this big show. We are still trying to reach our winners. Please call Mark Layne at KVPI at 337-363-2124.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the time they are three years old. Listen to our interview Tuesday on Let's Talk About It at 12:30 to get some pet dental hygiene tips on KVPI AM and FM from Veterinarian, Dr. Angie Krause.

KVPI The Legend 107.3 FM and 1050 AM has tickets to the hottest show in town...Grand Ole Opry Star and Multi Platinum selling country artist Chris Janson will be headlining a big show at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville Saturday February 24. You can qualify right here on Facebook by liking this post...share it with your friends and comment "I want to win Chris Janson tickets". We will have a drawing from everyone who qualifies on Facebook and choose five lucky listeners who will each win a pair of tickets. One qualifier per family. You must be 21 or older. Good luck from everyone at KVPI The Legend.

Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI has launched our brand new Text Line. Text 337-506-2444 to request a favorite song, do a shoutout or dedication and enter contests. It is the same number to call for requests. All of our DJ's will be checking our new Text Line on a regular basis. We want to hear from you so try out our new text line today.

The KVPI road crew , Misty and Mike, will be broadcasting live on remote in downtown Mamou Saturday from 11-1 greeting the crowds and meeting with special visitors with special live on the scene reports on Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI Come join us in Big Mamou.

Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI had a drawing today to select one grand prize winning couple to be our Valentine Couple of the year from the many couples who entered through our Text Line service. Congratulations to: Brook Vidrine, our grand prize winner. She has won a one night stay at Paragon Casino Hotel, a meal for two and a spa treatment all at Paragon Casino. Congratulations Brook. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest and a special thanks to our Valentine sponsors.

Wayne Toups Concert Ticket Winners February 5, 2024 Congratulations to all our winners in our Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI ticket giveaway to attend the Wayne Toups concert Saturday Feb. 10 at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville. Our winners are: Tyron Andrepont, Todd Veillon, Kenneth Thibodeaux, Shonda Vidrine and David Roberie.

Be sure to tune in to KVPI La Tasse de Cafe Tuesday morning with Swabby and Mike as they welcome special visitors live in our studios. We are expecting several members of the Basile Mardi Gras Association to be with us to get us ready for Mardi Gras 2024. Look out chickens. They're coming after you.

Bastrop Texas Mardi Gras January 29, 2024 Make plans to attend the first annual Bastrop, Texas Mardi Gras festival as they celebrate the rich folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. The events will take place Thursday February 1 through Saturday Feb 3 in the town of Bastrop, Louisiana. KVPI will be doing live remotes through the weekend with Misty Parker. The events being Thursday night at the Farm Street Opry at the Bastrop Convention Center. On Friday, the Mardi Gras Ball is planned from 7:00-11:00pm at the Bastrop Convention Center. Music by the Johnathans and Jean Pierre and the Zydeco Angels On Saturday, there is a full day of activities including: 8:30am-9:00am- the King Cake Bake Off at the Calvary Episcopal Church; 8:30am-1:00pm- a salute to world famous "Fred's Lounge" at Gracie's at 706 Pine Street in Bastrop with a live remote with KVPI's Misty Parker; Gumbo Cookoff from 8-12 noon to benefit a local Bastrop non profit organization; Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 10:00am. Where locals and visitors from Evangeline Parish are invited to participate ; 11:15am- DJ Tee Rob kicks off the music at the Mardi Gras Main stage 12:00am-Children's Chicken Chase 12 noon-Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys at the Main Stage 1:00-4:00pm- La. Folk Roots Petting Zoo 2:00-3:30pm- Jamie Bergeron and Kicking Cajuns on the Main Stage; 2:30-3:30pm-Steve Riley and the Riley Family Band Concert at the Library 4:00-5;00pm- Jean Pierre and the Zydeco Angels at the Main Stage. Admission to the Farm Street Opry at $7.50 per person; Mardi Gras Ball tickets $75 for one ticket $100 for two tickets and $475 for a table of eight; All of the Saturday events are free and open to the public. Gumbo cookoff wristbands are available for purchase to taste.

Starting Monday, your friends at Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI will begin accepting nominations to be our Valentine Couple of the Year. You will be able to qualify and enter at our new Text Line by submitting your photo and contact information. Our winning couple will win a night for two and a meal for two at Paragon Casino. Get ready to enter through our brand new Text Line beginning Monday on Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI. One entry per person and you must be 21 or older. Good luck from Cupid's favorite radio station, Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI.

Who wants to go see Warrant and Lita Ford in concert at Coushatta Casino this Saturday night February 3? Your favorite Classic Hits station, Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI has tickets to give away to very special listeners. Keep listening each day on the air with DJ Fannie and DJ Ra in the afternoon to be an instant winner . Listen for your cue to call "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford and be caller five. You must be 21 or older to win. Good luck from your friends at Classic Hits 92-5 KVPI.