The City Of Ville Platte

09/04/2026

Good Morning Everyone,

The City of Ville Platte is proud to announce our 3rd Quarter Adjudicated Property Sale scheduled for Monday, Sept.28, 2026, at 5:30 PM inside the Ville Platte City Hall Council Meeting Room.

Compiled sale lists are now available for pickup at our office. If this is your first time participating and you would like to learn more about the process, please stop by and speak with Candace. I will gladly provide you with the information needed to help you feel comfortable with the bidding and purchasing process. You will also receive a bid packet to reference if you have any questions.

We encourage everyone interested to stop by and pick up a sale list. Sealed bids may begin being dropped off starting Tuesday, Sept. 8,2026.

Please remember:

• Extra sealed bid forms are available if you are submitting multiple bids.

• Each bid must be submitted on its own separate form.

• Do NOT enclose cash, cashier’s checks, or money orders with your sealed bid.

• All sealed bids must be placed in the Adjudicated Property mailbox no later than 2:00 PM on Sept.28, 2026.

• No sealed bids will be accepted after 2:00 PM on Sept.28, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact our office and leave a message if I am unavailable. All messages will be returned.

You may also contact me by email at
[email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

** A Picture of the Compiled List & Pictures of each Property is Attached!**

This is a Public Announcement! Please Share!

08/11/2026

08/06/2026

THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE WANTS TO WISH EVERY STUDENT, FROM OUR PRE-K LITTLE LEARNERS TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, A SAFE, BLESSED, AND SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE, AS WELL AS EVERY STUDENT ACROSS EVANGELINE PARISH, THIS IS THE START OF A NEW CHAPTER FILLED WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES, NEW GOALS, AND NEW ACHIEVEMENTS.

APPLY PRESSURE EVERY SINGLE DAY, WHETHER IN THE CLASSROOM, ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD, BASEBALL FIELD, TRACK FIELD, BASKETBALL COURT, AND IN EVERYTHING YOU SET OUT TO DO. STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, RESPECT YOUR TEACHERS, ENCOURAGE YOUR CLASSMATES, AND ALWAYS REPRESENT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR SCHOOL, AND YOUR COMMUNITY WITH PRIDE.

DREAM BIG BECAUSE YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW. WHETHER YOUR PATH LEADS TO COLLEGE, A TRADE SCHOOL, MILITARY SERVICE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, OR ENTERING THE WORKFORCE, PREPARE YOURSELF TODAY FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW. YOU ARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS, PROFESSIONALS, SKILLED WORKERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND CHANGE-MAKERS WHO WILL HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY.

ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, THE VILLE PLATTE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE ENTIRE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE, WE WISH EACH OF YOU A SAFE, PRODUCTIVE, AND BLESSED SCHOOL YEAR.

GO OUT, WORK HARD, STAY FOCUSED, KEEP THE FAITH, AND REMEMBER… APPLY PRESSURE!

MAYOR RYAN LEDAY WILLIAMS

07/21/2026

🏛️ PUBLIC PROPERTY SALE NOTICE 🏛️

The City of Ville Platte is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the property located at:

📍109 E. Main Street (pictured below)

The starting bid is $10,000.

To submit a bid:

✅ Pick up and complete an official City of Ville Platte Bid Form at Ville Platte City Hall. ✅ All bids must be submitted using the official City of Ville Platte sealed bid envelope provided by City Hall.
✅ Bids submitted on any other form or envelope will not be accepted.

📅 Bid Opening: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
All Bids have to be Submitted by 2:00pm on August 11, 2026.

All sealed bids will be opened live prior to the August 11, 2026 City Council Monthly Meeting.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend both the bid opening and the council meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Candace Dominick
📞 Ville Platte City Hall: (337) 363-2939
Please leave a message if there is no answer, and all calls will be returned.

We look forward to your participation!

City of Ville Platte
Good People, Good Food, Good Music

07/19/2026

THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE IS EXCITED TO INVITE EVERYONE TO OUR 2ND ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH BASH THIS COMING SUNDAY, JULY 26, AT THE NORTHSIDE CIVIC CENTER, BEGINNING AT NOON UNTIL!

ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MAYOR RYAN LEDAY WILLIAMS, THE VILLE PLATTE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND OUR ENTIRE CITY FAMILY, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS WHO CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH THE CITY TO MAKE EVENTS LIKE THIS POSSIBLE. YOUR GENEROSITY AND COMMITMENT TO OUR YOUTH HELP US CREATE POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY AS THEY PREPARE TO BEGIN A NEW SCHOOL YEAR.

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERY STUDENT A SAFE, SUCCESSFUL, AND BLESSED SCHOOL YEAR. CONTINUE TO WORK HARD, DREAM BIG, RESPECT YOUR PARENTS AND TEACHERS, AND AS I ALWAYS SAY “APPLY THAT PRESSURE” IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE!

THIS IS A COMMUNITY EVENT, AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME! WHETHER YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL, A LOCAL BUSINESS, A CHURCH, A CIVIC ORGANIZATION, OR JUST WANT TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR YOUTH, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US.

🎒 FREE SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
💦 SPLASH PAD
🛝 PLAYGROUND
🏀 BASKETBALL COURTS
🎶 MUSIC
🍔 FOOD
🎉 FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE OR BECOME A PART OF THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT CANDACE AT VILLE PLATTE CITY HALL AT (337) 363-2939.

TOGETHER WE ARE VILLE PLATTE STRONG! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THIS SUNDAY! 💙❤️

07/15/2026

🏆💜💛🥎WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY FOR THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE! 💛💜🏆🥎

THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE WAS HONORED TO RECOGNIZE NOT ONE, BUT TWO PONY LEAGUE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS — OUR VILLE PLATTE 8U AND 10U ALL-STAR SOFTBALL TEAMS!

BOTH TEAMS ACCOMPLISHED SOMETHING TRULY REMARKABLE BY GOING UNDEFEATED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WORLD SERIES, PROVING THAT WHEN YOU PREPARE, BELIEVE, AND WORK TOGETHER… PRESSURE WILL DEFINITELY BE APPLIED!

ON YESTERDAY, ALONGSIDE THE VILLE PLATTE CITY COUNCIL AND MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SHOWING OUR LOVE, GRATITUDE, AND APPRECIATION TO EVERY PLAYER, COACH, AND PARENT WHO PLAYED A PART IN THIS HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT.

EACH PLAYER RECEIVED A SPECIAL KEEPSAKE ALONG WITH AN INDIVIDUAL PROCLAMATION SO THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE A LASTING MEMORY OF THIS MOMENTOUS OCCASION AND THE LEGACY THEY CREATED FOR THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE.

TO OUR CHAMPIONS, THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING OUR CITY WITH PRIDE, HEART, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EXCELLENCE. YOU HAVE INSPIRED AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND HAVE SHOWN THE WORLD WHAT VILLE PLATTE IS MADE OF.

CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING HISTORY!

TOGETHER, WE ARE VILLE PLATTE STRONG! 💜💛🥎🏆

07/05/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday,
Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams! 🎉

On behalf of the City of Ville Platte, we wish you a birthday filled with love, joy, grace, and many blessings.

Your leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment to moving Ville Platte toward a higher standard of excellence inspire so many. Your dedication, hard work, and determination to make a positive impact in our community never go unnoticed.

Day after day, we witness your hands-on approach, your willingness to lead by example, and your relentless drive to create meaningful change. Your vision, perseverance, and genuine love for the City of Ville Platte continue to make a lasting difference.

Today, we celebrate not only your birthday but also the remarkable leader you are. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to our community.

Happy Birthday, ! We truly appreciate you and wish you many more years of health, happiness, and continued success.

With gratitude,

City of Ville Platte

07/01/2026

🎆 CITY OF VILLE PLATTE – SUPPORT OUR AMAZING VENDORS! 🎆

The City of Ville Platte invites everyone to come out and celebrate with us on Friday, July 3, 2026, for our 3rd Annual Independence Day Celebration! 🇺🇸

While you're enjoying the live entertainment, family-friendly atmosphere, and spectacular fireworks, be sure to support our incredible local vendors who will be serving up some of the best food around!

Come hungry and enjoy a variety of delicious options, including:

🔥 Famous BBQ
🦞 Fresh Seafood
🌮 Mexican Cuisine
🌭 Boudin & Cajun Favorites
🍧 Sweet Treats & Desserts
🥤 Refreshing Drinks..and so much more!

Our food trucks and vendor booths have something for everyone, so bring your family, friends, and your appetite for a fun-filled evening of great food, great music, and community celebration.

📅 Friday, July 3, 2026

🕟 Gates Open at 4:30 P.M.

Come out, celebrate, and support our vendors! We look forward to seeing everyone there as we celebrate our nation's independence together.

City of Ville Platte
Good People • Good Food • Good Music 🇺🇸🎇

06/30/2026

🇺🇸🎆 ATTENTION VILLE PLATTE! 🎆🇺🇸

ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE, I AM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 3RD ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY ON FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026!

COME JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY WITH AN EVENING OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, GREAT FOOD, FAMILY FUN, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT. THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT DESIGNED TO BRING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AS WE HONOR THE FREEDOMS AND BLESSINGS WE ENJOY AS AMERICANS.

DATE: JULY 3, 2026
GATES OPEN: 4:30 P.M.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
ALL FOOD VENDORS ARE WELCOME
BYOB
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT

MYSELF ALONG WITH MY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY THANK EACH AND EVERY SPONSOR WHO HAS PARTNERED AND WILL PARTNER WITH THE CITY TO MAKE THIS CELEBRATION POSSIBLE. YOUR GENEROSITY, SUPPORT, AND COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

LET’S COME TOGETHER AS ONE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S HISTORY, OUR FREEDOM, AND THE BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD.

🇺🇸🎆🎆🎆🎆CELEBRATE AMERICA 250 WITH THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE! 🇺🇸🎆🎆🎆

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THERE!

06/29/2026

Here are the Bid information for our Sale this Evening.( June 29, 2026 Adjudicated Property Sale). Sorry again about the sound issue for the live Sale.