News
Four Vermilion Parish School Board members are suing the board president Stacy Landry and Superintendent Jerome Puyau.
One full-time, high-achieving high school graduate from Vermilion Parish will get help with college costs thanks to the Lt.
Henry Nguyen is the winner of Rotary Club of Abbevill’s ‘What I want to be and why’ contest. Rotarian Garolyn Landry, Nguyen, VC Principal Mike Guilbeaux and Rotary President Thomas Thompson take part in the presentation.
The American Legion held a meeting to honor the winner of the ‘What I Want to Be and Why’ essay competition. This year’s award went to Henry Nguyen, a student from Vermilion Catholic.
ST. MARTIN PARISH – Shortly before 6:30 am on May 18, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 96 near Capritto 40 Arpent Road in St.
On Jan. 1, 2015, the City of Abbeville went smoke free in public places.
Sports
JT Langlinais watches the ball fly after getting his fourth hit.
JT Langlinais would not be denied at the plate on Saturday, picking up four hits and leading the Erath Bobcats to a 19-7 win over West Feliciana.
Aime Vincent hit a home run for NV on Monday.
The North Vermilion Lady Patriots advanced to the second round of the Class 3A softball playoffs after crushing first round opponent Church Point, 16-1, on Monday.
Annmarie Broussard signed a track scholarship with Northwestern State University. In the picture with her is her mother, Gwen, along with track coaches (left to right) Ivy Landry, Johnny Trangmar and Erik Lege.
Northwestern State University is becoming the place to go for Abbeville High School athletes.
The Kaplan Lady Pirates and the Pirates each took a team photo with the first place trophy. This is the third year in a row that both teams won the parish title.
The Kaplan Pirates and the Lady Pirates took care of business on Wednesday by sweeping the Vermilion Parish Track and Field Meet.
Each school won the meet by at least 20 points.
Suire is expected to run track for UNO next year.
Erath High’s Ethan Suire is on a mission to break a couple of school records that has avoided him for four years.
Lifestyle
When we think of sights and sounds in South Louisiana, most often what pops in our heads is food and music.
Elvina Campbell of Abbeville, recently celebrated her 98th birthday with family. She was married to the late Milton Campbell.
Mr. and Mrs. Lanest Campbell of Kaplan celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 13, 2018, with family and friends.
Obits
ERATH – Funeral Services for Mr. Louis Salvador Daniels, 71, will be held at 1:30PM on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Erath Police Department with Fr. Bill Melancon officiating.
Vermilion Today
Abbeville Meridional
318 N. Main St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4223
Fax: 337-898-9022
The Kaplan Herald
219 North Cushing Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548
The Gueydan Journal
311 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542