Services are held for long-time officer

By: TONY MARKS Editor A long-time law enforcement officer, who has served the Ville Platte Police Department and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, passed away at the age of 69 on Saturday, August 3. Services to honor and celebrate Erven James Bourque’s life were held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte. Visitation hours took place on Tuesday, August 6, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...