Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office working vehicle burglary
The Sheriff’s Office is looking for this man in connection to a recent vehicle burglary.According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon on Friday May 27, 2016 at approximately 8:23 a.m., the...
View ArticleVermilion Superintendent Puyau interviews for Ascension Parish job
Jerome Puyau (right) met former Gov. Bobby Jindal last year when he came to Abbeville.Jerome Puyau is now one of four finalists for the superintendent job at Ascension Parish School District.
View ArticleRene Rost Principal David Dupuis retiring after 37 years
Rene Rost Principal David Dupuis is retiring after 37 years in education.KAPLAN — The memories collected during a nearly 40-year run in education are too many to sit and tell at one time.
View ArticleDr. Barry Ancelet to be inducted at ‘Living Legend’
Dr. Barry AnceletAndy Perrin, chairman of the executive committee of the Acadian Museum, announces that the Acadian Museum will induct Dr. Barry Ancelet into its Order of Living Legends on Saturday,...
View ArticleVermilion Parish Legislators against raising taxes
Rep. Bob HensgensBATON ROUGE - Lawmakers know their work is far from over. Although the regular session ended Monday, the second special session started just 30 minutes after that.
View ArticleAbbeville Arrest Report: May 29 - June 6
Joseph Allen Jr. (Male) DOB: 7/12/1972 Charge: Second Degree Battery Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery - Misdemeanor
View ArticleOne Acadiana recaps regular legislative session
Prior to each annual legislative session One Acadiana (1A) releases a set of high-level legislative priorities to convey a simple message regarding the issues that matter most to our regional econo
View ArticleLouisiana highway safety chief LeBlanc to retire from distinguished public...
Lt. Col. John A. LeBlancJohn A. LeBlanc, who oversaw unprecedented improvements in Louisiana's highway safety record, announced Monday he will retire later this month from his post as Executive...
View ArticleVermilion Council on Aging In Need Of Help
Gary Green (left) and Stanton Hardee, board members of the council on aging, sit and listen to suggestions made by police jurors.Before the Vermilion Parish Police Jury gives the O.K.
View ArticleNew Abbeville gateway sign will highlight Warren Storm
The new gateway sign will be placed near the east entrance to the city.The entrance coming into Abbeville on U.S. Hwy. 167 received a nice upgrade a few months ago, with a new gateway sign welcoming...
View ArticleRep. Miquez discusses gun ownership
Rep. Blake MiquezIf there is anyone who has a respect for guns in south Louisiana, it is State Rep. Blake Miguez. Miguez is a world champion shooter and has been around guns all of his life.
View ArticleShooting touches Erath
Dylon Hoffpauir,ERATH - Rachel Hoffpauir was in bed Sunday morning when she received a phone call from her son, Dylon. She did not think much of the phone call until he began speaking.
View ArticleUnrestrained Mamou Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash on LA 91
ACADIA PARISH — Shortly before 11:30 pm on Tuesday June 14, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on LA 91 north of LA 368 in Acadia Parish.
View ArticleErath 4th of July Association gives to town’s schools
Pictured: Erath 4th of July Treasurer Claudette Lacour, Erath Middle Principal Wendy Stoute, Erath High Principal Marc Turner, July 4th Board Member Jackie LaBauve Vincent, LeBlanc Elementary...
View ArticleVermilion Catholic head football coach resigns
Russell KuhnsVermilion Catholic Principal Mike Guilbeaux accepted the resignation of head football coach Russell Kuhns.
View ArticleHigh-speed chase leads to firearms charges for Maurice man
LAFAYETTE, La. – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced Thrusday that a man from Maurice pleaded guilty to having an unregistered sawed-off shotgun.
View ArticlePart of Coulee Kinney Road in Abbeville closed to through traffic
Due to an ongoing City of Abbeville sewer project, Coulee Kinney Road from LA Hwy. 14 Bypass northward to Sandpit Road will be closed for through traffic.
View ArticleKey piece of the puzzle found in bayou
Ricky Dietz of Truman Abshire’s Wreck Service watches as his wrecker pulls the car out of Bayou Tigre. Because the car was there for two years, it was loaded down with mud.ERATH — Law enforcement moved...
View ArticleForman takes over as LPA President
BAYOU CHICOT -- Garland Forman’s passion for journalism began at an early age.
View ArticleVermilion Parish School Board cell phone program on hold
Vermilion Parish School Board members Laura LeBeouf (far left) and Luddy Herpin (far right) present a plaque to Brandy and Jacob Gaspard for their work done at the Kaplan High softball field.The...
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