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Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Legal Notice MAMOU HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 2026 Present : Derrell Perron, Ted Laverne, Alfred Batiste, Louis Gradney, Annette Deason Absent : Marsha Reed Also Present: Jerry Fontenot, Tristin Soileau, Ron Landreneau Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Derrell Perron Motion was made by Batiste, seconded by Lavergne to approve minutes of last meeting, motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Batiste, seconded by Lavergne to approve monthly bills, motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Gradney, seconded by Lavergne to approve rate increase for lawn services, motion carried unanimously. Director discussed the bid openings for CFP 25, advised bid will be awarded at next month’s meeting. Motion was made by Lavergne, seconded by Batiste to adjourn, motion carried unanimously. ___________________________ Annette Deason, E.D Secretary _______________________________ Derrell Perron Chairman of the Board 012526 Cost is $50.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Legal Notice EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM POLICY STATEMENT FOR COMMUNICATING INFORMATION TO PERSONS WITH SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS POLICY ON PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNICATING INFORMATION TO PERSONS WITH SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS The East Side Water System will take such steps as are necessary to insure that qualified handicapped persons, including those with impaired sensory skills, receive effective notice. All aids needed to provide this notice, e.g., sign-language interpreters, readers, etc., are provided without cost to the person being served. FOR PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS 1. Qualified sign-language interpreter For persons who are hearing-impaired and who use sign-language as their primary means of communication, the following procedure has been developed and resources identified for obtaining the services of a qualified sign-language interpreter to communicate both verbal and written information: The East Side Water System will provide qualified sign language interpreters on an as needed basis. Such an interpreter will be used at job interviews, large meeting, explanations of policies and procedures, etc. A minimum advance notice for such use is seven days unless circumstances or conditions dictate lesser time. In that case, the minimum time will be that required to notify the organization furnishing the interpreter as well as the time required for that organization to act. When time permits the request is to be in writing. If request is made orally, written documentation must be prepared and placed in the appropriate file. The following person(s) is authorized to obtain an interpreter: John Vidrine, Board President. The following organization will be contacted when an interpreter is needed: Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Registry of State-Certified Interpreters Mary Burns SO David Burns Road Boyce, LA 71409 (318) 793-8184 (318) 308-2042 (cell) terpmb@suddenlink.net OR Mary H. Young 146 Davenport Lane Pineville, LA 71360-7302 (318) 640-4082 (318) 201-0660 maryhyoung214@gmail.com 1. Policy on Procedures Information to be furnished when requesting an interpreter: 1. Reason for using interpreter services. 2. Date and time services are needed. 3. Place where interpreter is to report and directions if needed. 4. Name and title of person requesting services. 5. Name, address and telephone number of the East Side Water System. 6. How is cost for services to be billed. Understanding of cost (cost per hour, travel cost, etc.). 7. How is interpreter to be notified in case of cancelation or change in time or place. 8. How the East Side Water System. will be notified if services cannot be furnished as agreed to. 2. Written materials All program information will be provided to hearing impaired persons in writing. Printed materials and writing materials are available 3. The East Side Water System. utilizes the Louisiana Hearing Impaired Relay System for communicating with hearing impaired persons. The relay numbers are: Information 1-800-333-0605; TDD Users 1-800-846-5277; and Voice Users 1-800-947-5277. 4. Any other auxiliary aids should be discussed. FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS 1. Reader Staff will communicate the content of written materials by reading them out loud to visually impaired persons. 2. Large print, taped, and Braille materials 3. Any other available aids should be discussed. FOR PERSONS WITH MANUAL IMPAIRMENTS 1. Personal assistance with completing forms and other writing. 2. Typewriters 3. Other adaptive self-help devices. 012526 Cost is $140.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Sheriff’s Sale 1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION VS. CLAYTON HARRIS CIVIL DOCKET NO. 82049 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 JULY 22, 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: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 at Ten O’clock (10:00) a.m. the following described property to wit: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF MAMOU, EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID TOWN AS BEING LOT NO 16 AND THE EAST HALF (E/2) OF LOT 15, BLOCK NO. 73 BEING THE PROPERTY CONVEYED IN SALE AND MORTGAGE FOR KIRK P MONTELARO AND JAHN R MONTELARO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TO CLAYTON HARRIS, DATED 10/11/2011, RECORDED 10/31/2011, IN DEED BOOK 389, PAGE 867, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT FOR EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA. To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE in the full sum of $21,887.60, TOGETHER WITH ACCRUED INTEREST IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,012.56 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2024, AND INTEREST THEREAFTER AT THE RATE OF 17.99% PER ANNUM, UNTIL PAID IN FULL, FOR $88.00 IN LATE CHARGES, PLUS ATTORNEY’S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND ANY COSTS INCURRED BY PETITIONER WITH THE PRESERVATION OF THE COLLATERAL, INCLUDING INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR PROPERTY TAXES. 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 012526 022226 Cost is $144.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Sheriff’s Sale JD BANK VS. JONATHAN C. VIDRINE AND ANGELA K. VIDRINE CIVIL DOCKET NO. 82126 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 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, with benefit of appraisement at the principal front door of the Courthouse of the Parish of Evangeline at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 at Ten O’clock (10:00) a.m. the following described property to wit: ITEM 1: PROPERTY MORTGAGED TO PLAINTIFF UNDER EXHIBIT “B” THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND THERETO APPERTAINING CONTAINING 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SITUATED IN SECTION 2, T-6-S, R-1-E OF EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND WHICH TRACT HAVING A 427.61 FOOT FRONT ON JUSTICE LANE, ITS EASTERN BOUNDARY BY A DEPTH OF 365.67 FEET ALONG ITS SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY AND DEPTH OF 364.78 FEET ALONG ITS NORTHERLY BOUNDARY WITH A REAR MEASUREMENT OF 582.78 FEET ALONG ITS REAR AND WESTERLY BOUNDARY. ALL AS CAN BE MORE FULLY SEEN BY REFERENCE TO THE PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY BENJAMIN K. FONTENOT, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR DATED MAY 18, 1998. THE PLAT OF SURVEY REFERRED TO ABOVE CONTAINS AN ERROR AS IT REFERS TO ANOTHER PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY J. RONALD LANDRENEAU, P.E. DATED JUNE 21, 1974 MADE FOR CHUCK WEST, WHEN IN FACT THAT SURVEY SHOULD BE DATED JUNE 21, 1994. MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 305 JUSTICE LANE, CHATAIGNIER, LA LESS AND EXCEPT: PROPERTY RELEASED BY PLAINTIFF UNDER FILE NO. 647389 THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON AND ALL RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO, CONTAINING 2.00 ACRES, SITUATED IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH (T-6-S), RANGE 1 EAST (R-1-E). PARISI1 OF EVANGELINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINES OF LA HWY 29 AND JUSTICE LANE, THENCE PROCEEDING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION NORTH 00° 13’16” EAST A DISTANCE OF 918.09 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE PROCEEDING WEST A DISTANCE OF 23.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE PROCEEDING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION SOUTH 00° 16’ 52” WEST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE PROCEEDING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION NORTH 89° 43’ 09” WEST A DISTANCE OF 417.42 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE PROCEEDING IN A NORTIIERLY DIRECTION NORTH 00° 16’ 52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE PROCEEDING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION SOUTH 89° 43’ 08” EAST A DISTANCE OF 417.42 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY IS FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS “TRACT 2” AND DESCRIBED AS HAVING SUCH SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, CONFIGURATION, AND BOUNDARIES BY THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY J. RONALD LANDRENEAU AND ASSOCIATES FOR JONATHAN C. VIDRINE, DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2020. AND ITEM 2: PROPERTY MORTGAGED TO PLAINTIFF UNDER EXHIBIT “D” THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND THERETO APPERTAINING,SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF VILLE PLATTE, EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND DESCRIBED AS HAVING A FIFTY (50’) FOOT FRONT ON WEST MAGNOLIA STREET (FORMERLY FIRST SOUTH STREET) BY A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF 296.5 FEET AND IS BOUNDED,NOW OR FORMERLY,NORTH BY WEST MAGNOLIA STREET; SOUTH BY ELlA VIDRINE OR ASSIGNS; EAST BY LUCIUS LANDRENEAU OR ASSIGNS; AND WEST BY AMILE S. FONTENOT OR ASSIGNS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY GEORGE HERBERT BULLER,SR. FROM VOORHIES FONTENOT BY MORTGAGE SALE DATED SEPTEMBER 19,1934, ACT NO. 41771, CONVEYANCE BOOK B-28 AT PAGE 328, ET SEQ., AND FROM COLEMAN VIDRINE BY CASH SALE DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1934, FILED AS ORIGINAL ACT NO. 42937, IN CONVEYANCE BOOK B-29 AT PAGE 493, ET SEQ., LESS 50XI70 FEET SOLD TO ELlA VIDRINE OCTOBER 23, 1957. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY JONATHAN C. VIDRINE AND ANGELA K. VIDRINE FROM CHUCK R. WEST BY CASH SALE DATED OCTOBER 15, 2014, FILED AND RECORDED OCTOBER 20, 2014, FILE NO. 611220, BOOK 441, PAGE 59, EVANGELINE PARISH CLERK OF COURT RECORDS. MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 510 W. MAGNOLIA ST., VILLE PLATTE, LA To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE in the full sum of A) IN THE FULL AND LEGAL SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND 89/100 ($163,749.89) DOLLARS, WITH INTEREST THEREON AT THE RATE OF 8.85% PER ANNUM FROM AND AFTER AUGUST 18, 2025, UNTIL PAID, TOGETHER WITH TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) ADDITIONAL ON THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE DUE AS ATTORNEY’S FEES, PLUS $14,676.30 IN ACCRUED INTEREST, TOGETHER WITH ALL COSTS OF THESE PROCEEDINGS; AND B) IN THE FULL AND LEGAL SUM OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY- SEVEN AND 20/100 ($25,667.20) DOLLARS, WITH INTEREST THEREON AT THE RATE OF 5.95% PER ANNUM FROM AND AFTER AUGUST 18, 2025, UNTIL PAID, TOGETHER WITH TWENTY­ FIVE PERCENT (25%) ADDITIONAL ON THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE DUE AS ATTORNEY’S FEES, PLUS $1,269.65 IN ACCRUED INTEREST, AND ALL COSTS OF THESE PROCEEDINGS; AND THAT OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE, PLAINTIFF BE PAID BY PREFERENCE AND PRIORITY AGAINST THE CLAIMS OF ALL OTHER PERSONS TO THE FULL EXTENT OF ITS MORTGAGES. 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 012526 022226 Cost is $416.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Sheriff’s Sale CMG MORTGAGE, INC. VS. NATALIE R. LAPOINT A/K/A NATALIE LAPOINT CIVIL DOCKET NO. 82159 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 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: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 at Ten O’clock (10:00) a.m. the following described property to wit: ITEM NO. 1 FOUR CERTAIN LOTS, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND THERETO APPERTAINING, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT NOS. FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6) AND EIGHT (8) OF BLOCK NO. SEVEN (7) OF PINE PRAIRIE REALTY COMPANY SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF PINE PRAIRIE, EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA; WHICH LOTS ARE FURTHER DESCRIBED AS MEASURING FIFTY (50) FEET EACH BY A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET, ALL AS WILL MORE FULLY APPEAR BY REFERENCE TO MAP OF THE SAID SUBDIVISION DRAWN BY F.S. ROBERT PARISH SURVEYOR, DATED MAY 22, 1912, EVANGELINE PARISH RECORDS. ITEM 2: THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE, IN SAID STATE OF LOUISIANA THIS LOT OR PORTION OF LAND BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK NO. SEVEN (7), IN THE VILLAGE OF PINE PRAIRIE, THIS LOT FORMS THE CORNER OF SEVENTH AND OAK STREET. THIS LOT BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED, AS MEASURING 50 FEET FRONT ON OAK STREET, RUNNING IN THE DIRECTION OF SIXTH STREET BY A DEPTH OF 150 FEET BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES. BOUNDED THUS NORTH BY VENDEE, SOUTH BY OAK STREET, WEST LOT NO. 8, AND EAST BY STREET# 7. To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE in the full sum of A) BALANCE* DUE ON PRINCIPAL OF FIXED RATE NOTE $103,058.27 *SUBJECT TO ANY CREDITS. lN THE EVENT THAT THE DEFENDANT MAKES PAYMENTS IN ANY MANNER, THEY WILL BE CREDITED TO THE DEFENDANT’S ACCOUNT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY BANKRUPTCY PLAN OF REORGANIZATION). B) INTEREST FROM JANUARY 1, 2025, UNTIL PAID, AT 4.75% PER ANNUM C) REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES* REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES IN AN UNCONTESTED FORECLOSURE, THROUGH THE CONCLUSION OF THE FORECLOSURE AND ALL COSTS OF THESE PROCEEDINGS, AS THIS ACCELERATED AMOUNT HAS NOT BEEN PAID AND IS IN DEFAULT. D) ALL COSTS *ANY APPLICABLE AMOUNTS PROVIDED FOR BY THE ACT OF MORTGAGE AND APPLICABLE LAW, SUCH AS LATE CHARGES, ESCROW ADVANCES, CORPORATE ADVANCES, AND OTHER FEES. ALSO, ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS BEYOND THOSE INCURRED IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS ARE POSSIBLE IF THE SALE IS PUT ON HOLD DUE TO BANKRUPTCY OR IF THE SALE IS CANCELLED AND SUBSEQUENTLY RESET AFTER FAILED NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE DEFENDANT. AS OF THE DATE OF FILING,COSTS OF THE FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING INCLUDE COSTS PAID TO THE PARISH CLERK’S OFFICE, COSTS PAID TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A 3% SHERIFF’S COMMISSION, WHICH IS INCALCULABLE UNTIL THE DATE OF THE SHERIFF’S SALE) WHICH MAY ACCRUE THROUGH THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTORY PROCEEDING.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 012526 022226 Cost is $264.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2025 Members Present: Tony Marks, Melissa Clavier, Derrell Thomas, Wanda Verrette, and Anna Mosbroker. Members Absent: Andy Carson and Hattie Johnston Others Present: Deborah Brunet, executive director; and Eric Clavier. Meeting called to order by Tony Marks at 5:34 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were recited. Public Comments: There were no public comments. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Melissa Clavier/seconded by Derrell Thomas to accept the November 20, 2025, meeting minutes; motion carried unanimously. Financial Report: Accept November 2025 Financials: Motion by Derrell Thomas/seconded by Wanda Verrette to accept the November 2025 Financials; motion carried unanimously. President’s Report: Tony Marks thanked the members for a good year and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Executive Director Report: Deborah Brunet gave an update on the Mamou Christmas Parade, on January events, and on advertising costs. Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Derrell Thomas to add Queen’s Event to the agenda; motion carried unanimously. The board then discussed the Queen’s Event which will be held during the next board meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Old Business: New & Current Business: Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Wanda Verrette to move item F up in the agenda; motion carried unanimously. F: Discuss executive director duties and salary: Tony Marks reported to the board Deborah Brunet will no longer be employed by the Evangeline Parish Police Jury as a grant administrator. After discussion, motion by Wanda Verrette/ seconded by Melissa Clavier to pay Deborah Brunet $15 an hour as executive director. A: Consider approval of Amended 2025 Budget: Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Anna Mosbroker to approve the Amended 2025 Budget; motion carried unanimously. B: Consider approval of 2026 Budget: Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Derrell Thomas to no longer advertise with Pickers and Country Roads; motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wanda Verrette/ seconded by Anna Mosbroker to approve the budget as presented and to amend it as needed; motion carried unanimously. C: Select Official Journal for 2026: Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Wanda Verrette to select the Ville Platte Gazette as the Official Journal; motion carried unanimously with Tony Marks abstaining. D: Approve date, time, and location for 2026 meetings: Motion by Derrell Thomas/ seconded by Wanda Verrette to have the meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Evangeline Parish Welcome Center. E: Discuss Bastrop Mardi Gras: The board discussed the upcoming Bastrop Mardi Gras. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on January 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Evangeline Parish Welcome Center – 306 W. Main Street, Ville Platte. Motion to adjourn by Derrell Thomas/seconded by Wanda Verrette; motion carried unanimously.    ______________________  Tony Marks, President 012526 Cost is $90.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Legal Notice Evangeline Parish 911/oep regular meeting DECEMBER 10, 2025 Present: Pat Derouselle, Lynn Gooden, Kerry Paul Fontenot, Kyle Fusilier, Tony Rozas, and Nat Thomas Absent: Pat Hall Bekki Miller, and the Sheriff Also present: C J Hessnor, Liz Hill, Mona Nelson, and Sherry Pommier Motion Kyle, second by Tony to accept the minutes for the board meeting held on October 15, 2025. Motion carried unopposed. Treasurer Report given and accepted. Director ‘s Report given and accepted. Motion by Tony, second by Lynn accept the line-item budget to actual. Motion carried unopposed. Motion by Nat, second by Tony, to accept the 2025 Louisiana Compliance Report. Motion carried unopposed. Motion by Kyle, second by Nat, election of officers to remain as is. Pat Derouselle, Chairman and Lynn Gooden as Treasurer. Motion carried unopposed. Meeting adjourned. _______________________________________ Merix Lynn Gooden, Secretary Treasurer 012526 Cost is $45.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Legal Notice (NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 26RS-509) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to the removal of Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District. 012226 012526 Cost is $20.00
Ville Platte Gazette
Ville Platte
January 25, 2026
Legal Notice VILLE PLATTE HOUSING AUTHORITY Notice is given hereby that: Ville Platte Housing Authority 724 North Thompson Street     VILLE PLATTE, LA. 70586 Ville Platte Housing Authority will accept bids for the following: 2005 Ford F-150 –will be sold as is 3 Scag Zero Turn Lawnmowers – will be sold as is Sealed bids will be received by the Owner until:   12:00 Noon local time on February 1, 2026, at City of Ville Platte Housing Authority located 724 North Thompson Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586, and bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Ville Platte Housing Authority board meeting. _______________________________________ Shelia G. F. Ben Executive Director  Ville Platte Housing Authority 724 North Thompson Street Ville Platte, La. 70586 Phone (337) 363-2535 Fax (337) 363-7783 The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality incidental thereto. Vehicle/Mowers can be viewed at the Ville Platte Housing Authority office Monday – Friday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. 011126 011526 012526 Cost is $50.00
Houma Courier
Houma
January 24, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes January 7, 2026 Finance Chairman, Jack Moore, called to order the Board Meeting of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District at the Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District Office located at 220A Clendenning Road, Houma, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Angela Hidalgo led the opening prayer and Commissioner Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Upon the roll call by Mrs. Hidalgo, Commissioners recorded as present: Moore, Chauvin, Smith, Davis, Daisy, Henry, Walker. There were two Commissioners recorded as absent, Anthony Alford and Tenner Cenac. Under approval of minutes, there was a motion by Commissioner Henry, seconded by Commissioner Daisy, to approve the meeting minutes dated December 17, 2025. The motion passed without objection. Under Managements Report, Jonathan Gautreaux gave an update on the closures and maintenance on floodgates. He also spoke about Upper Reach I and the status of the Bush Canal Dry Dock. Trey Middleton had no updates to give. Under Finance Committee Matters, Jack Moore asked the board to approve the APTIM invoice #698947 in the amount of $303,562.50. Motion by Commissioner Walker, Second by Commissioner Chauvin. The motion passed without objection. Chairman Moore asked the board to approve the Sealevel invoice #23105-018 in the amount of $7,294,410.04. Motion by Commissioner Henry, Second by Commissioner Daisy. The motion passed without objection. Chairman Moore asked the board to approve Operating and Engineering invoices. Motion by Commissioner Davis, Second by Chauvin. The motion passed without objection. Under Executive Directors Report, Mrs. Hidalgo asked for approval of the Engineering & Design Contract with Angelette Design LLC for the Reach L Apache Farm Levee Improvement Project. Motion by Commissioner Henry, second by Chauvin. The motion passed without objection. Mrs. Hidalgo asked for the approval of Amendment No. 16 to the Engineering Services Contract for the HNC Lock Complex for the Addition of Hydrographical Survey Equipment to the Rate Sheet. Motion by Commissioner Daisy, seconded by Davis. The motion passed without objection. There was no Executive Session. Under Planning & Projects Committee Matters, Nicole ODell provided updates on the following project: HNC Lock Complex. They are working on the cofferdams. Kevin Dezarn with GIS Engineering gave updates on the following projects: Bayou Black Emergency Levee Repairs Project ATF Permit Project, Reach B Levee Lift Project, Reach H2/H3 Levee Lift to EL. 15 Project, Reach A Levee, Wine Island Restoration Project and the Bush Canal Floodgate Maintenance Project. Neil Angelette with Angelette Designs gave an update on the Reach L Pipeline. The access is bridge is done. Under the Presidents Report, there was nothing to report. There being no further business to come before the board, it was moved by Commissioner Henry, with a second by Commissioner Chauvin, to adjourn January 7, 2026, board meeting of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District at 6:25 P.M. The motion passed without objection. __________________ Jack Moore, Finance Chairman __________________ Angela Hidalgo, Secretary 12022830 1/24/26 ($127.15)
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
January 24, 2026
NOTICE If anyone knows the whereabouts of Sabrina Develle, please contact Joshua L. Davis 985-223-4725. January 24, 31, February 7 2026 LLOU0445325
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
January 24, 2026
I, JOHNNIE LEE CAINE JR., have been convicted of 14:81 INDECENT BEHAVIOR WITH JUVENILES on Dec. 20, 2023. My address is 183 L AND M COURT, GRAY, LA 70359. Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 01/15/1977 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 200 lbs. Hair Color: Bald Eye Color: Brown
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