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ELSIE EUGENE DAY ELLIOTT

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held for Elsie Eugene Day Elliott at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Ville Platte. Jamie Elliott will conduct funeral services. Burial will take place in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery.

Suspect is arrested

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office says that on February 15, 2022, deputies responded to the scene of a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Woodstone Road and St. Julien Road.

Finding a niche through the ashes

When people think of Savoy Medical Center, their first thoughts might not be about growth and opportunity. These were the initial thoughts of the new CEO. However, under its previous administrator, Gene Burge, the Mamou-based hospital had become sustainable and poised for growth.

LLOYD DAVID FONTENOT

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Lloyd David Fontenot was celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in St. Peters Catholic Church, Pine Prairie. Mr. Fontenot, 85, of Pine Prairie, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Savoy Medical Center, Mamou.

At the Library

Here is the 3rd of the four primary questions that address the impact of the upcoming re-dedication tax election slated for March 26, 2022 with a few compelling points included: If the rededicated tax passes, how long will it be in effect? The new millage of 4.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Paul G. Oubre, 48, was arrested February 24, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for two counts of failure to appear for court and terrorizing.

James Stephens Montessori announces honor students for second nine-weeks

James Stephens Montessori recently announced its honor students for the second nine weeks grading period as follows: First Grade: Superintendent’s List - Felix Deshotels, Levi Deville, Maddisen Fontenot, Cohen Ortego, Natalia Rideau, Owen Veillon, Elliott Bischoff, Amari Carr, Kynleigh David,...

Precinct locations are released

According to the President of the Evangeline Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, the following is a list of the precincts and polling places for the upcoming March 26 election: WARD 1 Pct.

The Marks Post: Remember the Alamo, again

One hundred eighty-six years ago, on March 6, 1836, an old church turned into a fortress on the banks of the Brazos River fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. Perishing inside were all of the brave men including Lt.

Evangeline Parish Farm Bureau Queen Charley Marie Bieber

“As Evangeline Parish’s Farm Bureau Queen, I’ve been able to travel Louisiana and participate in gatherings of agricultural committees, clubs, organizations, and businesses,” proclaims outgoing Evangeline Parish Farm Bureau Queen Charley Marie Bieber.