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Dudley Broussard of the American Legion 29er organization volunteers his time to level off the infield of Theriot Field.
Abbeville's Theriot Field, Baton Field getting face-lifts at Comeaux Park
One baseball field at A.A. Comeaux Park has received a face-lift, while another is in the process of being remodeled. Work has already been completed on Badon Field. The process of reworking the fi...
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Volunteers walk on their knees and stick plugs into the mud in Little Vermilion Bay. The water was three to four feet deep.
Volunteers team up to plant vegetation to help save Vermilion Parish coastline
The Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation District (VSWCD) in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and F...
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Joey Abshire
Maurice's Abshire finalist for Acadian Ambulance Medic Of the Year
Acadian Ambulance recognizes exceptional medics for their tireless work ethic and dedication to their jobs. Joseph Abshire, a Maurice resident, was recently honored as a finalist for Acadian’s 2013...
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Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza meets with FUEL Vermilion members.
Abbeville Mayor Piazza speaks with young professionals group, FUEL Vermilion
Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza said taking part in various local groups, such as the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce, was what helped lead him to public office. Piazza spoke Monday afternoon...
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Abbeville receives grant for road work
Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza received a letter earlier this week informing that the city will once again receive funding through the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant. The grant will bri...
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Abbeville female police officer injured during arrest of Kendra Maze
An Abbeville female police officer broke her wrist during the recent arrest of Kendra Maze. The name of the police officer was not released by the Abbeville Police Department. According to Lt. Dav...
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Stella Theriot recently received the Public Service Vocational Excellence Award from the Lafayette Rotary Club and was presented the award by Gerald Dunbar, of the Rotary Club of Lafayette, at the Petroleum Club.
Gueydan's Stella Theriot honored by Lafayette Rotary Club
GUEYDAN - It’s not hard to recognize the reason why Stella Theriot was recently chosen as the well deserved recipient of the highly prestigious Public Service Vocational Excellence Award by the Rot...
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Kaplan Civil Service suspends its own director after she complained about mayor
KAPLAN - The Kaplan Civil Service board has suspended its director following an investigation of a formal complaint she initiated against Kaplan Mayor Kirk Champagne. But the outcome of the griev...
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Gov. Jindal signs bill that finally lets Maurice, Gueydan use rec tax money
Senate Bill No. 243 had to be written by Sen. Jonathan Perry in order for the Village of Maurice and the town of Gueydan to finally distribute funds that have been collected from a parishwide yout...
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Downtown Abbeville Farmers’ Market to be held Saturday
It’s time once again for another Downtown Abbeville Farmers’ Market. The market is set for Saturday, June 8, in Magdalen Square in Downtown Abbeville. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “T...
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Vermilion Parish man pleads guilty to being 'Peeping Tom'
Christopher Vidrine was sentenced to a 30-day suspended sentence after pleading guilty to the charge of “Peeping Tom” last week in district court in Abbeville. Vidrine received his suspended sent...
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Jonah Feehery (left) and Larry Cole take part in a basketball game at the Boys and Girls Club in Abbeville Tuesday morning.
Boys and Girls Club in Abbeville ready for busy summer
The Boys and Girls Club Rodney Unit in Abbeville operates throughout the year, offering after-school hours for more than 100 kids. That number has more than doubled now, however as the club jumps i...
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The Abbeville Holding Facility will now be part of the Blacksmith Shop.
Blacksmith Shop growing: Old Abbeville police station will be addition to Guarino Museum tour
Those traveling down State Street in Abbeville may have noticed work being done on the old police station. No, the station is not being re-opened for business. At least not police business. The fr...
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Abbeville woman arrested for allegedly stealing from Abbeville church twice
An Abbeville woman was arrested twice by the Abbeville Police Department after they learned she allegedly stole money twice from an Abbeville church. The police department received a phone call fro...
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A gun and drugs were found in a home in Abbeville.
High-grade drugs and weapon found in Abbeville home thanks to complaints
After getting random complaints from Abbeville residents, the Vermilion / Municipal Task Force reacted and discovered a weapon and alleged high grade drugs in a home on Maude Avenue. The task fo...
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Abbeville residents will be able to walk up to the kiosk and pay their bills after hours.
Kiosk to be installed at Abbeville City Hall
Residents of Abbeville will still be able to pay their utility bills as they have always done at City Hall. The city will soon be offering a convenience to those customers who cannot make it downto...
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Vermilion Parish residents not happy garbage cans still remain full; broken police jury garbage trucks causing problems
The phone has been ringing off the wall at the Vermilion Parish Solid Waste Department and the Police Jury office. Residents are calling, upset because their garbage cans still remain along the roa...
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Kaplan police may have found the man who robbed the store in Kaplan.
Kaplan Police catch suspect in armed robbery
KAPLAN - Chief Boyd Adams of the Kaplan Police Department reports an arrest warrant has been obtained for the arrest of 35 year old Barak Milton of 122 Surrey St. Lafayette Louisiana for the armed...
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This courthouse has stood tall in the middle of Abbeville since 1953, when it was completed.
Vermilion Parish Courthouse turns 60
Sixty years ago, the last weekend in May was special for those who lived in Vermilion Parish, because it was the weekend the present courthouse held it dedication ceremony. The courthouse that sits...
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Marion Davidson (left) reads something to Tommy Rigsby from a memorial book she just completed. After finishing, she gave the book to Rigsby.
Dedicated memorial book presented at Memorial Day graveyard service in Abbeville
Marian Davidson wanted to continue a project her sister help start but never completed thanks to Hurricane Rita and its storm surge that flooded the parish. Betty Domingue had began a nice collec...
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Francis Touchet
Former Erath High principal helps inspire Hensgens school safety bill
A former principal at Erath High School approached Rep. Bob Hensgens last year about an idea he had that would help tighten school safety in the wake of Newtown, Conn. Francis Touchet, who now work...
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Downtown Alive! and Hampton Toyota Giving a New Toyota to One Lucky Fan Friday May 31st
Lafayette – Downtown Alive! (DTA!) and Hampton Toyota partnered during the Spring DTA series with Faith House of Acadiana in order to help raise awareness & funds to benefit Faith House. Faith Hous...
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Heather Landry is being treated by emergency workers after the accident.
Alcohol may have played part in vehicle, trailer flipping on La. 167, south of Maurice
The female driver, who was pulling a 16-foot long utility trailer that flipped, causing the Nissan Titan truck she was driving to also flip and hit another vehicle on Hwy. 167, was arrested and st...
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Amy Breaux
Still no clue in the death of Amy Breaux
AMY BREAUX GUEYDAN- The family of Amy Breaux find it hard to believe that their loved one’s death has not been solved yet. No clues. Rain and the passing of traffic have faded the crime scene lines...
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