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Theft of accordions is reported

On March 20, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a burglary that occurred at the 5900 block of Vine Street, in Chataignier, where two Martin brand accordion

TOMMY PHILLIP SOILEAU

Tommy Phillip Soileau, age 63, son of Nolan and Emma Joyce Soileau, was born in Ville Platte on September 20, 1960.

ELIZABETH “LIBBY” JANE ORTEGO GUILLORY

Elizabeth “Libby” Jane Ortego Guillory, a cherished resident of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 74.

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. Arrested were the following persons:

FBLA State Conference Results for PPHS given

During the recent FBLA State Conference held March 18-20, in Lafayette, students from Pine Prairie High School did well and proudly represented their school.
Top 10:

CLAYTON JAMES ‘CJ’ LANDRENEAU

VILLE PLATTE - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Clayton “CJ” James Landreneau, of Ville Platte, on April 13, 2024, at the age of 74 years.