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JOHN LITTELL “DOC” DAIRE

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held at a 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, for John Littell “Doc” Daire, 90, who passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Ville Platte.

AUBREY PIERRE FONTENOT JR.

MAMOU – Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at New St. Ann’s Cemetery in Mamou on Saturday, August 21, 2021, for Aubrey Pierre Fontenot Jr., 79, who passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Father Bala Rayapati will conduct the services.

JINVER ORTEGO SOILEAU

With deep sorrow, the family announces the death of their beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother Jinver Ortego Soileau. She passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte.

Mailbag

Dear BESE Members, We are writing on behalf of frustrated parents, grandparents, and guardians across the state regarding the most recent proclamation issued by Governor Edwards on August 2, 2021 mandating masks across the state, including in K-12 schools.

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.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.

Turkey Creek Police Department’s K9 Balu has received donation of body armor

Turkey Creek Police Department’s K9 Balu has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Balu’s vest was sponsored by Dr.

Sheriff Charles Guillory receives award

Sheriff Charles Guillory accepted an award on July 27, 2021, at the Annual Sheriff's Conference for his exemplary performance in securing the highest percent response rate in the 2021 Honorary Membership Campaign Program.

Road Closure

Bieber Rd at the Bayou Nezpique BRIDGE will be CLOSED until further notice.

EPSO TEAMS UP WITH LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION TO HELP MAKE EVANGELINE PARISH SAFE

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Department along with other Law Enforcement Agencies will be working this upcoming “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to combat impaired driving.