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CATHERINE SOILEAU SYLVESTER

WHITEVILLE - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine Marie Soileau Sylvester, affectionately known to many as Cathy, momma, and mimi. Cathy led a life dedicated to the Lord.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Nungesser supports return to open primaries, asks for funding to be restored for state parks

By: KYLAH BABIN and SHERIDAN WHITE LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser told the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday he hopes the state Legislature gets rid of the new closed primary system after the midterm elections this year.

Massive fraud found in federal drug pricing program

Investigative journalist Nick Shirley created a nationwide sensation when he uncovered $110 million in suspicious government payments to daycare centers operated by Somali-Americans in Minnesota in “one day alone.” This successful effort to fight fraud received praise from the Trump administration.

Mamou Elementary names honor students for third nine-weeks

Mamou Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: Kindergarten: Perfect Attendance - Tucker Gaspard, Charlotte Guillory and Kaison Clavier.

Vidrine Elementary announces honor students for third nine-weeks

Vidrine Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Dalilah Allo, Anthony Gallow, Sebastian Johnson, Brantley Thibodeaux, Kai’dence Thompson and Ivy Vidrine.

Ville Platte Elementary lists honor students for third nine-weeks

Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the third nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Jeremiah Bartie, Elizabeth Dupechian, Jermany Gallow, Naomi Guidry, Brooklyn Jones, Jonus Manuel, Serenity Tezeno and Andre Thomas.

Five Public Officials Arrested in Evangeline Parish Investigation

Evangeline Parish - In March of 2026, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) requested the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID) to investigate allegations of malfeasance involving multiple public officials, related to the access and dissemination of protected...

Mayor Williams, Chief Hall, and others are arrested

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams was arrested by Louisiana State Police on Tuesday, April 7, on charges of malfeasance in office. His bond was set at $500.

EPSO searches for suspect

Hello Everyone, This is Sheriff Charles R. Guillory for the Evangeline Parish Crimestoppers. Law Enforcement relies on the public to help solve crimes. Many times the community will give tips leading to an arrest .