Pedestal Bank

Southern Heritage Bank is an independently owned community bank with a strong commitment to meeting the financial needs of residents in Rapides, Catahoula, and LaSalle parishes. With ten locations in Central Louisiana, the bank prides itself on being deeply rooted in the local community, blending traditional banking with personalized service. Offering a wide range of banking solutions from personal and business accounts to mortgages, Southern Heritage Bank is dedicated to providing customers with a little something extra, known as Lagniappe. The bank also emphasizes safety and soundness, distinguishing itself from larger national banks during times of financial uncertainty. Generated from the website

The Evangeline Bank & Trust Company's roots date back to March 15, 1906. The bank was officially chartered under the name Bank of Ville Platte. It began operating on October 11, 1907. The bank reorganized to include a trust company and adopted a new charter in December 1911. Its official name then became Evangeline Bank & Trust Company. The bank offers saving accounts, checking accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit and loan services. Evangeline Bank & Trust Company is located in Ville Platte, La.