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Hazel Lemaire Decuir
March 5, 1930 ~ February 12, 2021ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of...
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Birth Announcements for Feb. 14
Serenity Angelique Alise Nolan A daughter, Serenity Angelique Alise Nolan, was born on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Abbeville General to Shawnye Diamond Nolan and Derrian Alise Nolan of Abbeville.Asher...
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Miss Lena Issa becomes Mrs. Ty Broussard
Mrs. Ty Michael BroussardMiss Lena Michelle Issa and Mr. Ty Michael Broussard, both of Henry, were united in marriage at St. John Catholic Church in Henry, Louisiana, on Saturday, February 13, 2021....
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms two additional winter storm-related...
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday has confirmed two additional deaths tied to the February 2021 winter storm, bringing the statewide death toll to 3. A 74-year-old Lafayette...
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Alton P. Landry
ERATH - A Mass of Christian Burial for Alton P. Landry, 77, will be at 11:00AM Friday, February 19, 2021 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will...
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Dolores Falgout
March 10, 1935 ~ February 13, 2021ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of...
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Mother Nature not being nice
North Vermilion having trouble getting quarterfinal game in; they scheduled for 7 tonightNV head coach Nick Gigliotti talks to his team after a recent game earlier in the season. (photo by Faye...
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City of Abbeville not under water boil advisory; officials ask that residents...
The City of Abbeville released a statement Thursday morning about the water system. The city is not under a water boil advisory. Below is Thursday morning’s message: With the help of citizens, the City...
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Gov. Edwards Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Severe Winter...
Gov. John Bel EdwardsBATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards, in a Wednesday evening letter to President Joseph R. Biden, requested a Presidential emergency declaration as severe winter weather continues...
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The telegraph and climate change
Jim Bradshaw LSN columnistJim BradshawWe’ve blamed unseasonable weather on all sorts of things over the years. When I was growing up in the Cold War years of the 1950s there was a persistent rumor that...
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LDH: While not ideal, short delay in getting second COVID vaccine dose is fine
BATON ROUGE — Residents who miss their second COVID vaccine dose appointments this week can safely delay the second dose days or weeks if need be. The CDC has said it expects this week’s severe winter...
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Floyd S. Brailey
ABBEVILLE — A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mr. Floyd Sterling Brailey, 71, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church. Pastor Willie Williams Jr. will...
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Shirley Brannon Landry
September 4, 1954 ~ February 16, 2021ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Faith Hope Baptist Church Abbeville, 407 Duroq St., Abbeville honoring the...
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Louisiana expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to teachers, among others
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards receives his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Pool footage courtesy of Louisiana Public BroadcastingBy David Jacobs | The Center Square BATON...
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Success or Failure is a State of Mind
Bryan GoldenWhat makes the difference between someone who is successful and a person who is not? Is it money, education, knowledge, intelligence, or skills? No, it’s something else. There are numerous...
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Andrus inducted into state 4-H Hall of Fame
He has served 4-H in parish for 29 yearsJohn AndrusJohn Andrus has served the Vermilion Parish 4-H Program for 29 years as a dedicated volunteer. John serves on the Parish 4-H Advisory Committee and on...
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Good Real Estate Year
Low interest rates drives sale of homes in Vermilion ParishFor the second year in a row, the real estate business in Vermilion Parish is strong, based on the Realtors Association of Acadiana Multiple...
View ArticlePresident Biden approves Gov. Edwards’ request for Federal Emergency...
BATON ROUGE — President Joseph R. Biden has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request for a federal emergency declaration for all 64 Louisiana parishes impacted by the severe and historic winter...
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Kaplan home reportedly a total loss after Friday morning fire
The fire occurred Friday morning.KAPLAN — A Kaplan home is described as a total loss after a fire Friday morning. The fire occurred a home near 2nd Street and Jackson Avenue. No injuries have been...
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Sister Germaine Lauzon, O. Carm.
Sister Germaine Lauzon, O. Carm., a Sister of Mount Carmel, died February 16, 2021 at Chateau de Notre Dame, New Orleans, LA. She was 85 years old, and in the 67th year of her religious profession....
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