“Floydian” stages

By News Staff on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Soileau steps down from bank’s board of directors
  • Floyd Soileau (left) is pictured as he receives a commemorative plaque for 54 years of service on The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company’s Board of Directors. He was presented the plaque by the bank’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board Randel Chapman during a ceremony held Friday, January 9. (Photo courtesy of The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company)
    Floyd Soileau (left) is pictured as he receives a commemorative plaque for 54 years of service on The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company’s Board of Directors. He was presented the plaque by the bank’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board Randel Chapman during a ceremony held Friday, January 9. (Photo courtesy of The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE — Over a half century of service to the financial community of the parish came to a close as Floyd Soileau stepped down from The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company’s Board of Directors. On Friday, January 9, Randel Chapman, the bank’s president, CEO and chairman of the board, presented Soileau with a commemorative plaque in recognition of his remarkable...

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