News Briefs

Close of Books and Early Voting Announcement
Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller would like to announce the close of books for the October 9, 2021, election. The last day to register in person or by mail is September 8, 2021, and the last day to register online using the Geauxvote.com website is September 18, 2021.
If you need to register to vote or make changes to your registration you may do so in person at the Registrar of Voters Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at geauxvote.com.
Early voting for the October 9, 2021, election will begin Saturday, September 25 and end on Saturday, October 2. Early voting will not be conducted on Sunday, September 26.
Early voting will be conducted at the Registrar’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sample ballots may be obtained at the Geauxvote.com website.
For more information, you may call my office at 337-363-5538.

Library Announcement
Unfortunately, the main library in Ville Platte had to close on August 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. for a 10-day quarantine and to conduct another deep cleaning to prevent future exposure of the virus to its patrons. All of the branch libraries (Basile, Chataignier, Mamou, Pine Prairie and Turkey Creek) will remain open for their regular operating hours, and masks are required.
As a reminder, the free WIFI is still available in the parking areas around the buildings even after hours.
The staff anticipates reopening the main library in Ville Platte on Friday, August 27, 2021, but encourages the public to please visit its web and Facebook pages for updates. http://www.evangelinlibrary.org.

Food for Families/ Food for Seniors
The Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. and Food for Families/Food for Seniors will be distributing the food boxes via drive-thru at the Ville Platte Civic Center on Thursday, September 2, from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
If you have any questions, please call 363-1306. If you need/want to register for the program, call 800-522-3333.