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TOMMY PHILLIP SOILEAU

Tommy Phillip Soileau, age 63, son of Nolan and Emma Joyce Soileau, was born in Ville Platte on September 20, 1960. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence in Carencro.

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. Born on March 27, 1950, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her community.

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.

The world needs peacemaker Trump again

After 39 months of the Biden presidency, the world is in total chaos. The southern border of our country is porous, and millions of individuals from around the world have descended on our country.

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: The following students ranked in the top 10: •Grace Holsomback and Ava Kordish - Public Service Announcement, 9th place.

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: Pre-K: Perfect Attendance - Bineta Deme, Callen Landreneau, Lola Chapman and Rhylee Lavergne.

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. He departed peacefully at the Calcutta House in Lafayette, surrounded by his loved ones.

Early voting continues for in-lieu election

Early voting for the April 27 election continues daily through Saturday, April 20 (excluding Sunday, April 14) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents who want to vote early may do so in person at the registrar of voters office in the Evangeline Parish Courthouse.

Book launch at Fred’s Lounge at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20

Courir, 128-page book published in France with photographs depicting Mardi Gras runs in rural Acadiana, will be on sale at a book launch held at Fred’s Lounge, 420 6th St. in Mamou, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20.

Speed bumps to be placed in Mamou

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Chief Patrick Hall, during the April 10, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, addressed the possibility of adding speed bumps or a four-way stop at the 800 block of Main Street at the intersection with Eighth Street.