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Kaplan Police arrest Abbeville man in connection to accident that knocked out...
Roderick RiceKAPLAN — An arrest has been made in connection with last Sunday;s early morning accident that damaged the City of Kaplan’s natural gas regulator station.
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Vermilion Sheriff’s Office arrests fourth man in connection to Tyler Domingue...
Ernest RayAccording to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon , a fourth person who was indicted by a Vermilion Parish Grand Jury on August 25, 2016 in relation to the Tyler Domingue disappearance is...
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Contractor begins flood debris removal in Vermilion Parish
Police Jury denies the state’s contractor use of parish landfillA national contractor, hired by the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, began picking up flood debris this week.
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Maurice still dealing with effects of August flood
Maurice City Hall is currently closed after the building flooded on Aug. 13.MAURICE — Reflecting on last month’s historic flood, a family member recently mentioned to Village of Maurice Mayor Wayne...
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Abbeville Arrest Report: Aug. 28 - Sept. 12
Donald Briggs III (Male) DOB: 3/2/1997 Charge: Reckless Operation of a Vehicle Charge: Resisting an Officer Charge: Hit and Run
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National Flood Insurance Program deadline extended in Louisiana for filing...
BATON ROUGE – FEMA has granted an extension for Louisiana National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders affected by August’s severe storms and flooding to file proof-of-loss claims.
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Erath student named merit scholarship semifinalist
Jared RaccaOfficials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program and one of those...
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Acadiana Disaster Response Fund grants $228,000 to local organizations, churches
LAFAYETTE — The Acadiana Disaster Response Fund, at Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), awarded a total of $228,000 to 13 local organizations and churches on Sept.
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Downtown bridge in Abbeville proved to be vital in historical flood
With so many people who stepped up to help others in the aftermath of last month’s historic flooding, picking the most important one among them would be impossible.
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No flood insurance on Vermilion Parish LSU Ag Building
The AgCenter building had two feet of water inside after the flood on Aug. 13.The Vermilion Parish Police Jury learned that it may be longer than expected before flood damaged repairs can begin on the...
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Erath mourns loss of Police Chief Hebert
People close to Chief Gerald Hebert said he served as Police Chief with a love for the community.ERATH — Perhaps the best confirmation of a person’s character is when that person is fully embraced by a...
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Abbeville Arrest Report: Sept. 9-19
Marshall R. Davenport Jr. (Male) DOB: 9/20/1975 Charge: Aggravated Assault With a Firearm Charge: Possession of Firearm or Carry Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
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Sales tax collection continues to dip in Vermilion Parish
Sales tax collection continues to drop throughout the parish and it looks like there is no end in sight. The parish collected $500,000 less in sales tax than it did a year ago.
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Governor's transportation task force to meet in Lafayette Wednesday
The Acadiana Planning Commission, One Acadiana, and LEDA will host a regional meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment in Lafayette.
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Vermilion Parish Police Jury announces final passes for flood debris pick-up
Piles of storm debris like this one have been picked up. The Police Jury is looking to complete all pick-up in the parish soon.Flood debris collection efforts throughout Vermilion Parish are...
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Governor’s Task Force on Transportation to Meet in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE – The Acadiana Planning Commission, One Acadiana, and LEDA will host a regional meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment in Lafayette.
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Granger selected grand marshal of Erath Homecoming Parade
Ross GrangerERATH - Erath High recently named 2015 graduate Ross Granger as their 2016 Homecoming Grand Marshal. The parade is Friday.
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Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment meets in...
Several business leaders attended the regional meeting for Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment.LAFAYETTE — How exactly new revenue is generated to help improve the state’s...
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Abbeville Arrest Report: Sept. 18-26
Querria Boxie (Female) DOB: 5/26/1990 Charge: Disturbing the Peace By Fighting
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Vermilion Parish Police Jury wants to improve Acadian Ambulance’s response time
The Police Jury wants to improve ambulance response times in Vermilion Parish.
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