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Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Sheriff’s Sale CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC VS. JOHN ADAM CHASE ENICKE A/K/A JOHN ADAM C ENICKE A/K/A JOHN ADAM ENICKE CIVIL DOCKET NO. 82083 EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Thirteenth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Evangeline, in the above entitled and numbered cause, under date of AUGUST 14, 2025, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale and will sell for cash, at public auction to the last and highest bidder, without appraisement at the principal front door of the Courthouse of the Parish of Evangeline at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on: OCTOBER 21, 2026 at Ten O’clock (10:00) a.m. the following described property to wit: ITEM N0. 1: TWO (2) CERTAIN PIECES, PARCELS OR TRACTS OF LAND, CONTAINING 8.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING, LYING AND SITUATED IN THE NW/4 OF SECTION 25, T4S-R1E, EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA; SAID TRACTS ARE DESIGNATED AS TRACT “A” CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES AND TRACT “B” CONTAINING 5.00 ACRES, ALL AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON THAT CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY BY RONALD LANDRENEAU, DATED JANUARY 13, 1994, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. ITEM N0. 2: A 30 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY FROM LA HWY 10 TO THE SW CORNER OF THE PROPERTY BEING PURCHASED HEREIN AND WHICH RIGHT OF WAY IS LOCATED 248.72 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE MIDDLE OF LA HWY 10 WHERE IT INTERSECTS WITH PARISH ROAD NO. 7-106, AND FROM THE POINT PROCEED NORTHERLY 01 DEG. 03 MIN. 21 SEC. WEST, ACROSS THE EXISTING BRIDGE WHICH CROSSES BAYOU DES CANNES; THE RIGHT OF WAY IS 15 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IS GIVEN IN ORDER TO ALLOW PURCHASERS, THEIR HEIRS, AND ASSIGNS ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY BEING CONVEYED THIS DATE. MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3301 VIDRINE ROAD, VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586 To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE in the full sum of $313,399.92 IN PRINCIPAL, WITH INTEREST THEREON AT 6.250% PER ANNUM FROM FEBRUARY l, 2025 UNTIL PAID IN FULL, PLUS AMOUNTS WHICH PLAINTIFF, AS PERMITTED BY THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE, HAS AND HEREAFTER ADVANCES AND PROCESS ACCORDING TO LAW FOR TAXES, INSURANCE, REPAIRS TO AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY, LATE FEES, ESCROW ADVANCES, TITLE COSTS, ASSESSMENT COSTS, DEFAULT MANAGEMENT COSTS, BANKRUPTCY FEES AND COSTS, OTHER DEFAULT FEES AND COSTS, REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES, AND ALL COURT AND SHERIFF COSTS, ALL PAID BY PROPER PREFERENCE AND PRIORITY OVER ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER EXCEPTING ONLY THOSE HOLDING SUPERIOR MORTGAGES OR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY.AND ALL COST INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COST, COMMISSIONS, AND CHARGES ETC. TERMS OF SALE: CASH WITHOUT APPRAISEMENT CHARLES R. GUILLORY, SHERIFF BY: /S/ KATIE THIBODEAUX KATIE THIBODEAUX, CIVIL DEPUTY 092026 101826 Cost is $216.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Sheriff’s Sale WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB VS. JESSIE RAY DOUCET SR. CIVIL DOCKET NO. 81823 EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Thirteenth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Evangeline, in the above entitled and numbered cause, under date of MARCH 18, 2026, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale and will sell for cash, at public auction to the last and highest bidder, with benefit of appraisement at the principal front door of the Courthouse of the Parish of Evangeline at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on: OCTOBER 21, 2026 at Ten O’clock (10:00) a.m. the following described property to wit: LOT NO. 18 OF EUGENE S FONTENOT SUBDIVISION NO. 1 BEING PART OF LOT B LOCATED IN THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (S1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-FOURTH (NW 1/4) OF SECTION 22, T-A-S, R-1-E, PARISH OF EVANGELINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA AS SHOWN IN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 1968, MADE BY ROBERT K SMITH, SURVEYOR AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK NO.7 PAGE 1 OF THE EVANGELINE PARISH RECORD’S OFFICE; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTION THE PROPERTY. To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE in the full sum of PRINCIPAL OF $32,170.16 WITH INTEREST OF $2,937.41 THROUGH MAY 21, 2025: LATE CHARGES OF $135.00, ADVANCES OF $48.10 FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND INSURANCE, INSPECTIONS OF $180,00, ABSTRACT AND TITLE CHARGES OF $373.00, NSF CHARGES OF $40.00, AND ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ACCRUING THEREAFTER THROUGH THE DATE OF SALE; (ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN ENFORCING THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE, ALL LAW CHARGES, COSTS FEES AND EXPENSES INCLUDING SHERIFF’S. AND ALL COST INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COST, COMMISSIONS, AND CHARGES ETC. TERMS OF SALE: CASH WITH APPRAISEMENT CHARLES R. GUILLORY, SHERIFF BY: /S/ KATIE THIBODEAUX KATIE THIBODEAUX, CIVIL DEPUTY 092026 101826 Cost is $152.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice VILLAGE OF TURKEY CREEK SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 25, 2026 Public Meeting: Mayor Campbell called the special meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Campbell requested a moment of silence and Council Member Neal King gave prayer. Public Comment Period: No comments. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mayor Bert K. Campbell, Council Member Eric Chapelle, Council Member Jessie Johnson and Council Member Neal King. Village Attorney Bo West, Chief of Police Travis Basco and Engineer Ronald Landreneau were absent. New Business: Mayor Campbell informed the Council that the Village of Turkey Creek Police Department does not have the available funds in their checking account to cover the cost of the retainer fee for the lawyer who was hired to represent the village in the legalities with the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System. He requested that the money be transferred from the police department’s savings account to the police department’s checking account to cover the cost of the retainer fee. Motion by Council Member King and seconded by Council Member Johnson to adopt Resolution #5-2026 to transfer $7,000 from the savings account at Evangeline Bank and Trust to the Village of Turkey Creek Police Fund account at Investar Bank. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Council Member King and seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn the meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Melissa Ferguson, Bert K. Campbell, Village Clerk Mayor 092026 Cost is $50.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice VILLAGE OF TURKEY CREEK REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2026 Public Meeting: Mayor Campbell called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Campbell requested a moment of silence and Tony Marks gave prayer. Public Comment Period: No comments. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mayor Bert K. Campbell, Council Member Eric Chapelle and Council Member Jessie Johnson. Village Attorney Bo West and Engineer Ronald Landreneau were also present. Chief of Police Travis Basco and Council Member Neal King were absent. Chief Report: No report was given. Old Business: Motion by Council Member Chapelle and seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve July 21, 2026 minutes as read. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chapelle to approve July 28, 2026 minutes as read. Motion carried. Village Clerk Melissa Ferguson read the Financial and Comparison of Collections Reports. Mayor Campbell and the Council Members reviewed Financial Statements including Budget to Actual Comparison, Monthly Expenditures, Sales Tax Revenue and Utility Adjustment Reports. Motion by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chapelle to approve Mayor Campbell’s mileage for payment. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Chapelle and seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve Melissa Ferguson’s mileage for payment. Motion carried. New Business: Mayor Campbell stated after serious thought and contemplation he has come to the decision to veto Ordinance #6-2026 and wish to keep Amended Ordinance #1-2025 as the Governing Ordinance for the Standard Procedures and Collections for the Village of Turkey Creek Water System due to the increased cost of chlorine, PVC pipes, repair fitting, meters, etc. to maintain the water system for our customers in an acceptable, safe and professional manner. The summer of 2024 LRWA was requested to conduct a rate study using our CPA assets, all the water department records, including our monthly customer charges and our maintenance expenses. After completion of the rate study, it was recommended that the Turkey Creek Water System increase the water rates by three percent annually for the next ten years which is a minimal rate and it would ensure that the Turkey Creek Water System would stay sound for a ten-year period. Motion by Council Member Chapelle and seconded by Council Member Jessie Johnson to accept Mayor Campbell’s veto on Ordinance #6-2026. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chapelle to enter executive session to discuss the legalities in reference to Municipal Police Employees Retirement System. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Chapelle and seconded by Council Member Johnson to close executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion carried.Motion by Council Member Chapelle and seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Melissa Ferguson, Bert K. Campbell, Village Clerk Mayor 092026 Cost is $90.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH POLICE JURY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 The Police Jury met in Regular Session assembled with the following members present: Kevin Veillon, Keith Saucier, Ryan Ardoin, Tim Causey, Brent Guillory, and Darion Arvie. Absent and excused were Bryan Vidrine, Daniel Arvie and Sidney Fontenot. A quorum was present. There were no comments from the public regarding the agenda items. Motion was made by Tim Causey and seconded by Brent Guillory approving the minutes for August 3, 2026 Committee and Regular Meetings. Motion carried. Motion was made by Brent Guillory and seconded by Tim Causey approving the minutes for August 26, 2026 Special Meeting. Motion carried. Motion was made by Tim Causey and seconded by Darion Arvie approving actions adopted by all committees on this day, September 14, 2026. Motion carried., Motion was made by Ryan Ardoin and seconded by Brent Guillory approving to adjourn as a Jury and convene as Board of Review. Motion carried. As advertised, the Police Jury, as a whole, met as a Board of Review to hear and/or review complaints received on the 2026 assessed valuations set by the Evangeline Parish Assessor. There were no appeals on the assessed values for 2026. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Tim Causey to accept and approve the 2026 assessed values as prepared by the Evangeline Parish Tax Assessor. Motion carried. Motion was made by Ryan Ardoin and seconded by Brent Guillory approving to adjourn the Board of Review and reconvene the regular scheduled meeting. Motion carried. The Parish Engineer’s Office reported that the Parish submitted a Project Amendment for the CWEF Grant in the amount of $23,337.00 to abandon the water well located in the Industrial Park. The CWEF Office of Administration denied the requested amendment and advised that the Parish promptly revise the project scope to avoid losing the available funds. A motion was made by Brent Guillory and seconded by Keith Saucier to approve requesting an amendment to the CWEF Grant scope of work to allow the funds to be used toward upgrading the fire hydrants in the Industrial Park. Motion carried. Agenda item #10, address GOHSEP’s expedited temporary housing waiver will be tabled until full board is present for discussion. Laurie Manuel with Savoy Medical Center addressed the Jury regarding the use of opioid settlement funds ($400,000). She requested funding to expand the center’s services by establishing a navigation call center to assist individuals in need with accessing opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. President Kevin Veillon stated that, since the full Board was not present to discuss the proposal, no action would be taken at this time. The matter will be brought back for consideration at next month’s meeting. The Mayor of Ville Platte, Ryan Williams, addressed the Jury regarding entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) to assist with the demolition and removal of blighted properties within the City of Ville Platte. Approximately 70 properties have been identified for potential demolition and removal. Secretary-Treasurer Dirk Deville stated that, due to uncertainty regarding funding and upcoming tax renewals, it would be difficult for the Parish to commit to the proposed project at this time. Motion was made by Tim Causey and seconded by Ryan Ardoin approving ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of a special tax of five and twenty-one-hundredths (5.21) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of fifteen (15) years therein, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith and providing for other matters in connection therewith for the Libraries’ Ad Valorem Tax Renewal. Motion carried. Motion was made by Tim Causey and seconded by Brent Guillory approving ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of a special tax of fifteen and eighty-two-hundredths (15.82) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of fifteen (15) years therein, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith and providing for other matters in connection therewith for the Road District No. 4 Ad Valorem Tax Renewal. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding employee Darrell M. Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was approved for a temporary sewer position. The position would be salaried in an effort to eliminate overtime. The Jury also discussed constructing a building in the Reddell area to serve as office space for the Sewer Department. Since the full Board was not present, Mr. Shepherd will continue working in his current capacity on an hourly basis. The matter will be discussed further at the next regular meeting when the full Board is present. Motion was made by Ryan Ardoin and seconded by Keith Saucier authorizing the payment of bills on file in the Police Jury Office. Motion carried. Public Works Director, gave the following report: • Ward One Drainage equipment if located in District 9. • Parish wide drainage equipment Is currently being used to tear down houses in the Basile area. No Parish Engineer report at this time. Secretary-Treasurer gave the following report: • Monthly budget to actual comparison reports have been submitted to each juror. No comments were made regarding those reports. • Sales Tax comparisons from one (1) year ago, up $23,406.49 or 5.82% in Sales Tax revenues. Motion was made by Keith Saucier, seconded by Darion Arvie and unanimously approved to amend the agenda to add the following items: • Transfer Claude Bordelon from Litter Abatement to 2% grass crew. • Promote Donald Shane Bourque from 2% grass crew to Region B at $1/hour increase. • Consider responsibilities of Assistant Public Works Director. • Quit Claim Deed between St. Matthews Church and the Evangeline Parish Police Jury. Motion was made by Ryan Ardoin and seconded by Brent Guillory approving the transfer of Claude Bordelon from Litter Abatement to 2% grass crew. Motion carried. Motion was made by Brent Guillory and seconded by Keith Saucier approving the promotion to Donald Shane Bourque from 2% grass crew to Region B at $1/hour increase. Motion carried. Each juror was given new responsibilities of Assistant Public Works Director. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Darion Arvie approving to advertise for the position of Assistant Public Works Director. Motion carried. All signatures have been received from all parties for the quit claim deed to transfer St. Matthew Church Cemetery over to the Police Jury for maintenance. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Brent Guillory approving the quit claim deed between St. Matthew Church Cemetery and the Evangeline Parish Police Jury. Motion carried. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Tim Causey approving to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. /s/ Kevin Veillon /s/ Dirk Deville Kevin Veillon, President Dirk Deville, Secretary-Treasurer 092026 Cost is $215.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH POLICE JURY PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF PRODUCTION LANE As advertised a public hearing was held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 4:35 p.m. in the Evangeline Parish Police Jury meeting room of the Courthouse Building, 200 Court Street, Ste. 207, Ville Platte, La to hear public comments and/or questions on a proposal to abandon the road identified as Production Lane. Being there were no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed. /s/ Kevin Veillon /s/ Dirk Deville Kevin Veillon, President Dirk Deville, Secretary-Treasurer 092026 Cost is $30.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH POLICE JURY PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 PROPOSAL TO CALL AN ELECTION - RENEWAL OF CERTAIN TAXES As advertised a public hearing was held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 200 Court Street, Ste. 207, Ville Platte, La 70586 to hear public comments and/or questions on a Proposal to call an election with regard to the renewal of certain taxes. Mrs. Emily Fontenot, Library Director addressed the Jury in thanking them for putting the Library Tax renewal back on the ballot. Mrs. Fontenot also stated that the Library is an essential service to Evangeline Parish and would like to continue serving the parish. Being there were no further comments from the public the hearing was declared closed. /s/ Kevin Veillon /s/ Dirk Deville Kevin Veillon, President Dirk Deville, Secretary-Treasurer 092026 Cost is $35.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice WARD FOUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2026 The Ward Four Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners met Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the Pine Prairie Fire Station. Roll call took place. Present were Board Chairman Kerry Fontenot, Ruffin West, and Hattie Johnston. Absent were Shawn Duplechain and Kenneth Granger. Kerry Fontenot led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. MartelArdoin offered the invocation. It was moved by Ruffin West and seconded by Hattie Johnston to approve the minutes of the July board meeting. Motion was approved. A motion was offered by Hattie Johnston and seconded by Ruffin West to approve the monthly financialreport as presented. Motion carried. A motion was offered by Ruffin West and seconded by Hattie Johnston to approve the payment of the monthly bills. Motion carried. A motion was offered by Hattie Johnston and seconded by Ruffin West to reimburse the District Fire Chief for the cost of an ink cartridge. Motion was approved. Board members discussed several personnel issues but no action was taken. It was moved by Hattie Johnston and seconded by Ruffin West to adjourn. Motion carried. The next board meeting is set for Thursday Sept. 10 at 6:00pm at the PinePrairie Fire Station. 092026 Cost is $40.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Road and Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1, Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “District”), acting through the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”) on July 6, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on December 12, 2026 and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition(s), to-wit: ROAD AND DRAINAGE SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 2% SALES TAX RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall Road and Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “District”), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a two percent (2%) sales and use tax (the “Tax”) within the District (an estimated $4,592,116 reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning October 1, 2028, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the distribution and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the District, all as defined in R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, for the purposes of acquiring equipment, constructing, improving, maintaining and resurfacing public roads and bridges in the District, including incidental drainage and improving, maintaining and operating drainage facilities; and shall the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued in series from time to time for such capital purposes, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION PRECINCTS LOCATION REPORT FOR THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE PRECINCT PARTIAL LOCATION 01/1020 FAUBOURG FIRE STATION 2923 FAUBOURG RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1030 P EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1031 P EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1040 P CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1041 CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1050 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1091 P VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1100 P PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1101 P EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1130 P LA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1124 VOCATIONAL DR, VILLE PLATTE 01/1140 P EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1150 BELAIRE COVE FIRE STATION 1638 BELAIRE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1160 P EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1161 P CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPURPOSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1162 P EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1171 P LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 02/2010 W C READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2010A W C READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2020 P ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2030 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2040 P ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 03/3010 VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3030 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3031 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3032 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3040 P VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3050 CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPURPOSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3051 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3052 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3060 P CELESTINE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 222 HICKORY ST, MAMOU 03/3070 P L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 03/3071 L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 04/4010 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4011 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4012 P PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4020 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4021 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4030 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 1071 FRIENDSHIP LOOP, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4040 LAKE COVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1079 LAKE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 05/5004 P TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5010 ST THERESA CHURCH HALL 2117 ST LANDRY HWY, ST LANDRY 05/5020 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5030 LONE PINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 1099 EDMOND RD, ST LANDRY 05/5040 TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5041 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5050 CLEARWATER FIRE STATION 18542 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, CHENEYVILLE The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those designated according to law. The Secretary of State estimates the costs of the election to be $28,400. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitute therefor, as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority; and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, 200 Court Street, Suite 207, Ville Platte, Louisiana, on January 4, 2027, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used thereat. A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on this 6TH day of July, 2026. ROAD AND DRAINAGE SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA /s/ Kevin Veillon President /s/ Dirk Deville Secretary-Treasurer 092026 092726 100426 101126 Cost is $395.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $1,500,000 OF SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BASILE, STATE OF LOUISIANA As provided by a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Basile, State of Louisiana (the “Town”) on September 14, 2026 the Town HEREBY DECLARES ITS INTENTION to issue up to ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000) of its Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of paying the cost to construct, acquire, extend, or improve the Town’s wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system (the “System”). The Bonds will be limited and special revenue bonds of the Town, secured by and payable solely from the revenues of the System, after the Town has paid from those revenues the reasonable and necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the System. The Bonds will not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the Town, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Town. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to the Louisiana Consolidated Local Government Indebtedness Act, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 39:501, et seq.), Section 524 regarding revenue bonds and other constitutional and statutory authority (the “Act”); The Bonds will be issued and authorized by ordinance(s) adopted by the Town Council in one or more series, will mature in not to exceed twenty-two (22) years from their date of issuance, will bear interest at rates up to forty-five hundredths percent (0.45%) per annum. As provided by the Act, all of the other details of the Bonds will be set forth in the ordinance(s) authorizing their issuance, including the following: covenants relating to the management and operation of the System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges from the System’s customers, the expenditure of such rates and charges, the issuance of future bonds and the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and all other pertinent matters as may be necessary to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds will be sold at public or private sales, and may be issued and sold in installments as needed, all as provided for in the Act and other statutory authority. THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Town Council will meet in open and public session on MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026, at FIVE O’CLOCK (5:00) P.M., at the Basile Town Hall, 3211 Railroad St, Basile, LA, 70515-5472, or at another regular or special meeting of the Town Council to be determined by the Mayor, in consultation with bond counsel and duly advertised in the manner provided by law, to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If at such hearing a petition duly signed by electors of the Town in a number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of such electors voting in the last special or general election object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until approved at an election held for that purpose. Any such petition must be accompanied by a certificate of the Acadia and Evangeline Parish Registrars of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition(s) are registered electors of the Town and the number of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that voted in the last tax election held in the Town, all as provided by the Act. 092026 092726 100426 101126 Cost is $90.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OPPORTUNITY FOR REQUESTING A PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are hereby advised that the City of Ville Platte/Evangeline Council on Aging has applied to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for project funding under Federal Transit Administration (Section 5310 and/or 5311) for the following: PROJECT: City of Ville Platte/Evangeline Council on Aging is preparing to Replace existing equipment to continue transportation services in the Parish. Further details relative to the project are available from Lisa DeRouen, 1012 N. Reed St., Ville Platte, LA 70586; 337-766-0060. Interested persons are advised that they may request that a public hearing be conducted to provide a means for the public to express their views relative to the proposed project on the probable social, economic, and environmental effects involved. In lieu of requesting a public hearing, interested persons may submit their comments in writing. Written requests for a public hearing and/or submittal of comments must be postmarked on or before October 5, 2026, and should be addressed to: Evangeline Council on Aging, P.O. Box 312; Ville Platte, LA 70586. Should a public hearing be required, a public notice will be published stating the date, time, and location of the hearing. 092026 Cost is $45.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
September 20, 2026
Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE (September 20, 2026) Notice is hereby given that City of Ville Platte/Evangeline Council of Aging intends to apply for a federal grant for operating assistance and capital assistance to provide Rural Public Transportation of a non-emergency, ambulatory nature for the FY 2027-2028 program year. The application for assistance is pursuant to the Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program of 49 CFR 5311. Services will generally be between 7am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, in the area encompassing Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Transit services are provided without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Written comments on the proposed services may be sent within 15 days to Evangeline Council on Aging, PO Box 312; Ville Platte, LA 70586, and to the Program Manager, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245. Comments must be received by October 5, 2026. 092026 Cost is $30.00