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‘A’ Grade: For Abbeville General’s safety performance
Abbeville GeneralAbbeville General was awarded an “A” in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Abbeville General’s achievements, protecting patients from harm...
View ArticleIn the 12 months of 2020, Donald Trump gave to me...
By Megan Marzzacco A patriotic remix of a classic Christmas carolAs we reflect on a fabulous year (sarcasm intended), I’m grateful we at least had President Donald Trump fighting to keep America great....
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Virtual experiment: Some public schools do test run, going 100 percent...
Each week, the Vermilion Parish School District is having to adapt and adjust to virtual school. This week, superintendent Tommy Byler has all public middle school and high school students attend...
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Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests teen on charge of conspiracy to...
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office PIO Captain Drew David, a second arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation for conspiracy to commit second degree murder against Roland Bernard...
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Gregory Joseph Richard
February 7, 1962 ~ December 15, 2020ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gregory Joseph Richard,...
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Mark Emery Broussard
December 6, 1929 ~ December 16, 2020ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. James Church in Esther honoring the life of Mark Emery Broussard,...
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BESE approves Williams Scholar Academy in Vermilion
Pictured (left to right): Dr. Dedrick Sims (Board President), Mr. Jason Jones (Board Vice President), Dr. Twyla Williams-Damond (School Leader), Mrs. Tiffany Williams-Spraggins (Co-Leader-Academics),...
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Abbeville General employees receive vaccine
(above) Michelle Glatter, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Control Preventionist/Employee Health Manager, is the first employee at Abbeville General to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Administering the vaccine is...
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George Joseph Bouillion
August 17, 1950 ~ December 17, 2020ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of George Joseph Bouillion,...
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Tori Nicole Floris becomes Mrs. Tyler Lane Lege
Mrs. Tyler Lane LegeMiss Tori Nicole Floris of Erath, LA and Mr. Tyler Lane Lege of Pecan Island, LA were joined in marriage during an evening ceremony held at The Manor in St. Martinville, LA, on...
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Richardelle-Begoun united in marriage
Mrs. Zachary BegounMiss Sydney Richardelle of Erath, LA, and Mr. Zachary Begoun of Metarie, LA, were joined in marriage during a ceremony held at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the campus of Nicholls...
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David Timothy Burdette
September 6, 1947 ~ December 19, 2020KAPLAN — Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of David Timothy...
View ArticleRepealing Section 230 to target big tech would dismantle Parler and Rumble too
By Robert RomanoPresident Donald Trump has threatened to veto the National Defense Authorization Act if Congress does not also repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act that shields...
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The smartest guy Joe knows is pretty dumb
Jeff CrouereThroughout the scandals of the last few years, former Vice President Joe Biden has repeatedly heaped praise on his troubled son Hunter. In several interviews, including one this week, he...
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Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office will train in old post office building in...
will pay expenses to use building owned by school boardThe old post office will now be a training center for law enforcement.In the near future, there will be a few Sheriff’s Office patrol cars around...
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Lydia Suire Milliman
March 22, 1935 ~ December 20, 2020KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lydia Suire Milliman, 85, who...
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Madeleine Ann Delino
January 06, 1943 ~ December 21, 2020ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at St. John Church in Henry honoring the life of Madeleine Ann Delino...
View ArticleGov. Edwards announces first Amazon Fulfillment Center in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Amazon announced the company will open its first Louisiana fulfillment center in the Lafayette Parish city of Carencro. The company will make a $100...
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State will remain in MODIFIED Phase 2: Edwards says social distancing, masks...
Gov. John Bel Edwards tells reporters Tuesday that Louisiana will remain in modified Phase 2 coronavirus rules for another 21 days. Screen Capture from LPBDAVID JACOBS, THE CENTER SQUAREGov. John Bel...
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Woman’s Club of Abbeville donates to Hearts of Hope
The Woman’s Club of Abbeville Christmas Committee met recently to donate stuffed animals to the Hearts of Hope Organization which interviews approximately 500 children every year who are alleged...
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