Vermilion Today

In a statewide race that’s drawing very little coverage from the mainstream press, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon appears to maintain a traditional incumbent's edge over challenger Tim Tem

18-Wheeler Tanker Driver Killed in Crash in St. Landry Parish

LEBEAU – Shortly after 1:30 pm on September 18, 2019, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle crash on LA 361 near LA 71 in St. Landry Parish.

App to fight crime: Abbeville Police Dept. introduces phone app to help citizens provide tips

The Abbeville Police Department is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips fro

New French teacher Magali Forêt helps the students at LeBlanc Elementary.

LeBlanc Elementary’s French Immersion program off to good start

“Un, deux, trois! C’est bon pour moi,” says Madame Forêt as each student gets a drink of water.

Abbeville man arrested for 4th DWI

According to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s website, Blaine Turner was booked into the parish jail for allegedly getting his fourth or more DWI ticket.

Sports

The Wildcats will try and beat VC on Friday.

Abbeville /VC meet for the first time in football

The date of Sept. 20, 2019 is now historical in Vermilion Parish’s high school football history.
On Friday the Abbeville High Wildcats play the Vermilion Catholic Eagles in football.

Ryan Hebert and Julie Broussard Grisaffe

Two to be inducted into Erath Hall of Fame

ERATH - The Erath Backers Club is proud to announce the selection of two individuals for induction into the Erath High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Kaplan Pirates have a lot to celebrate this week. They are 2-0 and ranked No. 6 in the latest Class 3A poll.

Kaplan climbs to No. 6 in 3A

Class 5A

Abbeville's Derrian Harrison dives to tackle a Rayne runner.

Rayne beats Abbeville

The Abbeville Wildcats could only score eight points in their 19-8 loss to the Rayne Wolves on Friday at home.

The Kaplan Pirates are now 2-0 on the season.

Friday Footballl Scores

Friday football scores

Lifestyle

2019 Crown Bearer Ian Fernandez and 2019 Flower Girl Janie
Broussard.

Dozier selects crown bearer, flower girl

Dozier Elementary First graders Janie Broussard and Ian Fernandez were selected as the 2019 Flower Girl and Crown Bearer for Erath High’s 70th Homecoming Celebration on September 20, 2019.

Birth Announcements for Sept. 8

Henry Michael Gonsoulin

Pictured above are the 2018 LA Cattle Festival Royalty: Front Row (LtoR) Baby King Ja’khye Briggs, Petite Miss Addisyn Adams, Baby Queen Ava Alleman, Back Row (L to R) Deb Miss Danni Meche, Teen Miss Katelyn Bedwell, 69th Miss Cassie Kay Aloisio, Ms Brittney Roberts Lorio and Jr. Miss Marley Mitchell.

La Cattle Festival pageants scheduled, forms ready

The LA Cattle Festival is in search of young ladies of all ages and young men ages 0-4 to enter the pageants, to be held on September 7 and 8, 2019 at the Abbeville High Auditorium.