Bid accepted for construction of new Evangeline Parish jail

VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- The effort to build the long-awaited new jail for Evangeline Parish has taken a large step forward.

Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory said a bid has been accepted for the construction of the jail.

"Now with a great sense of gratitude, I am pleased to announce that the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Office along with the recommendation of Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, LLC accepted a bid offer May 7, 2024 in the amount of $21,670,000 as a base...