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Flood forecasting research earns UL innovation award
A flood forecasting prototype to help people and communities become more resilient during flooding events has earned a 2020 Government Innovation Award. UL Lafayette and tech company CGI developed the...
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Conrad J. Ledet
Conrad J. Ledet, age 74, passed away on November 4, 2020 as a result of complications from Churg-Strauss vasculitis. Conrad was born in Abbeville, LA and was a true Cajun. He attended Mount Carmel High...
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Deborah Hewitt Parsons
December 10, 1959 ~ November 10, 2020A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Deborah “Debbie” Hewitt Parsons, 60, who...
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Rita Moore Toups
October 14, 1925 ~ November 12, 2020ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rita Moore...
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Rene Rost names Teacher, Support person of year
Jaime Hebert and Polly Trahan have been selected as Rene Rost Teacher of the Year and Rene Rost Support Personnel of the Year.LifestyleSchools
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Kaplan Elementary names Teacher of the Year
Kayla Dubois is representing Kaplan Elementary as the 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. Pictured with Dubois (middle) is Tracy Hargrave (Principal) and MeaghanBoudreaux (Assistant Principal)LifestyleSchools
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Two from out of state arrested in separate narcotics investigations
Agents recovered a large amount of high-grade marijuana.Kenneth BraggDavid SchraderBrylin BessardTosha PalomboLavender WatsonAccording to PIO and Narcotics Task Force Commander Drew David, the...
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Birth Announcements for Nov. 15
Ryane Kate Hebert A daughter, Ryane Kate Hebert, was born on October 4, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Chalice Hebert and Kevin Hebert of Erath.Weston Ares Romero A...
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Update: Man who escaped courthouse in Abbeville has been caught
Treborian CooperUpdate: Captain Drew David with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s office advises that Treborian Cooper, the escapee from earlier today has been apprehended. David states that Cooper was...
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Indian Bayou Elementary names Support Person of the Year
Indian Bayou Elementary named their Teacher of the Year, Mitchell Schexnyder.LifestyleSchools
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Indian Bayou Elementary names Teacher of the Year
Indian Bayou Elementary’s Support person of the Year is Patricia Suire.LifestyleSchools
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Jesse Owens Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year
Jesse Owens Elementary announced their Teacher of the year, Elise Faulk. Pictured (L-R) are Felix Legere, Laurie Legere, Kate Faulk, Jake Faulk, Emma Faulk and teacher Elise Faulk.LifestyleSchools
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Dozier Elementary’s Teacher of the Year announced
Dozier Elementary Principal Andrea Ford announced on October 30, 2020, that Michelle Theriot had been named the “Teacher of the Year” for their school. Her family was on hand for the announcement to...
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Byler provides COVID-19 update for schools, urges people to do their part as...
North Vermilion cancels football, school will be in session this weekCases of COVID-19 are increasing in the Acadiana area. The recent spike has already had an effect on some schools in Vermilion...
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Abbeville Police arrest man in connection to Nov. 3 shooting that killed teen
Javontae VeneyOn Nov. 3, 2020 at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the 400 block of Kibbe Street in reference to shots being fired in the area. The...
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Enite Trahan Weekly
September 17, 1930 ~ November 15, 2020ABBEVILLE — Graveside services were held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Enite Trahan Weekly, 90, who died...
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F.I.E.B. congratulates Teachers, Support person of the year
Pictures left to right are the Forked Island E. Broussard 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. They were presented flowers by Patricia Gaspard, Principal. Lucy Roy , F.I.E.B. Elementary Teacher of the Year,...
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LOUISIANA FOOTBALL VS. CENTRAL ARKANSAS CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
Ragin’ Cajuns were set to host Bears for home finale on Saturday, Nov. 21Photo from ragincajuns.comLAFAYETTE – No. 24 Louisiana Football’s home finale against Central Arkansas on Saturday, Nov. 21, has...
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Clara Chatelain Hebert
December 31, 1950 - November 8, 2020With a deep sense of loss but also great hope, we announce the death of Clara Chatelain Hebert, 69. A memorial mass will be celebrated by Fathers Matthew Bazarre,...
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Abbeville officers book man after shots fired
Christian GreenOn Nov. 17, 2020 at approximately 8 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the Walmart parking lot in reference to shots being fired in the area. The responding...
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