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The three pillars of American exceptionalism
Steve GardesAmerica has been for many years the beacon of freedom and hope for the world, and there are three key reasons for this exceptionalism: The Constitution, Capitalism and Religion. Our...
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‘Walls of Wonder’: Vermilion Arts Council hopes to inspire with project
The Vermilion Arts Council of Abbeville is creating a new community mural program entitled: “Walls of Wonder.” Walls of Wonder hopes to be a creative outlet for kids and teens in Abbeville, especially...
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Vermilion Catholic’s QB trying to reach milestone
Lege 3,600 yards away from passing for 10,000 career yardsThis article first appeared in Louisiana Football Magazine. VC quarterback Drew Lege was featured on the cover of the magazine. by Jace...
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Thais “Toni” Cannon
November 27, 1930 ~ September 27, 2020SLIDELL — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Audubon Funeral Home, honoring the life of Thais “Toni” Cannon, 89,...
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Vermilion Parish Police Jury has funds to help lift your home or tear it down
Meeting will be held Oct. 1 to learn about programThe Vermilion Parish Police Jury (VPPJ) recently received notice of available funding assistance through the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)...
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November 23, 1940 ~ September 29, 2020ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Harry John Champagne, 79,...
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Everse Joseph “EJ” Segura
DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Everse Joseph “EJ” Segura will be held at 10:00 am Friday, October 2, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will...
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Vermilion Parish Disaster Recovery Center Closing but Help is Still Available
BATON ROUGE — The Drive-through Disaster Recovery Center in Abbeville will close Oct. 2 at 5 p.m., but help will still be available for survivors affected by Hurricane Laura. After the DRC ceases...
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Find your home’s wind speed zone
By Claudette Reichel LSU AgCenter Housing Specialist2020 has been an incredibly active and destructive hurricane season. While hurricanes are inevitable, some of the destruction is preventable. Homes...
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Louisiana Senate calls for "seat at the table" for emergency declarations
By David Jacobs | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Louisiana Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would make the governor consult with a legislative committee before extending an...
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UL Lafayette’s game against Appalachian State Postponed by Mountaineers
Positive tests and contact tracing within football program forces Appalachian State to postponeFrom ragincajuns.comLAFAYETTE — Louisiana Football's Wednesday, Oct. 7, game at Appalachian State has been...
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Louissy Jean Romero, Jr.
March 5, 1944 ~ September 28, 2020KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Louissy Jean Romero, Jr., 76, who...
View ArticleGinger Marie Delcambre
June 21, 1955 ~ October 1, 2020DELCAMBRE — Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Miguez Cemetery honoring the life of Ginger Marie Delcambre, 65, who died Thursday,...
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Gerald Bernard
ABBEVILLE – A Homegoing Celebration for Gerald Bernard, 83, will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Congregational Church, 213 South Louisiana St., Abbeville, LA. Pastor...
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Delcambre Panthers look good in first game of 2020 season
DELCAMBRE - The Delcambre Panthers looked good in their first game of the 2020 football season. The Panthers had 285 yards of total offense en route to a 25-6 win over Centerville on Thursday night....
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Church Point gets rare shutout against Kaplan
KAPLAN - When the Kaplan Pirates have trouble running the football, that is not a good sign. On Friday at the Ed Douglas Memorial Stadium, the Pirates tried to run their Wing-T offense against the...
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Erath whips Morgan City
MORGAN CITY - The Erath Bobcats had an easy time Friday against the Morgan City Tigers. The Bobcats scored 27 points in the first half and cruised to a 55-6 victory. The Bobcats had 549 yards of total...
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VC takes care of business against Abbeville
While he may not have had the flashy stats of some of his Vermilion Catholic teammates, Josh Sagrera’s efforts Friday night in the Eagles’ 40-21 non-district win over Abbeville was almost a perfect...
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David Rick Farmer
Private services were held for David Rick Farmer, 63, in Durango, Colorado, on September 23, 2020 with Chester Farmer officiating. David Rick Farmer went to meet his Lord and Savior on September 15,...
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Former Gov. Mike Foster passes away at age 90
It was Monday, Jan. 8, 1996, and the headline in the Banner-Tribune, as well as virtually all media in Louisiana and beyond, was “Foster new Louisiana governor.” Nowhere more jubilantly than here in...
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