Vermilion Today

Ethan Lege playing infield for VC.

Vermilion Catholic’s Ethan Lege lands on Class A All-State Team

Vermilion Catholic senior Ethan Lege closed out his high school career by landing on the Class 1A Sports writers All State Baseball Team. Lege made the team as a utility player for the Eagles. He had a .432 batting average. Ouachita Christian Clint...

Best Offshore Boat Holy Smokes pictured (l-r) John McLain, Jacob Sagrera, Kevin Sagrera, Allen McLain Sr., Pierce Boffy, Darious Girouard, Holly Boffy and Carrick Boffy

Fishing for Memories results

Heaviest Fish Jared - Adams, Adams, 101.4 lbs. Garfish Champion Ticket Locations C&J Outfitters & More Inc. & Five Oaks Grocery Youth Division Catfish 1st Cooper Miller, Tee-Naut, 29.05 lbs. 2nd Cooper Miller, Tee-Naut, 28.35 lbs. 3rd...

Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
Phyllis Taylor, chairperson and president of the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, speaks during a ceremony announcing her organization’s grant of $1.4 million to the LSU AgCenter. The ceremony was held June 13, 2019, at the AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge. The grant will fund a project aimed at reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields.

LSU AgCenter receives $1.4 million from Patrick F. Taylor Foundation for nutrient runoff research

BATON ROUGE — The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the LSU AgCenter to fund a four-year research project on reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields. The award was announced at a ceremony June 13 at the AgCenter...

Erath City Hall

Erath citizens may see small hike in August sewer bill

ERATH - In August, Erath residents may see a slight increase in their sewer rates after the Erath Aldermen adopt a $2.10 rate increase if residents use more than 2,000 gallons of water a month. At Monday night’s aldermen meeting, a new ordinance was...

Abbeville Police Officer John Castille (in dark blue shirt), who was a hired security officer at the school board meeting, had to get in between attorney Bob Hammonds (middle) and Superintendent Jerome Puyau’s personal attorney, Lane Roy (light blue shirt) because the two men were arguing with each other. Puyau (left) also attempts to separate the two lawyers.

Security has tripled at Vermilion Parish School Board meetings over last five years

Security has now tripled at Vermilion Parish School Board meetings over the last five years. Five years ago there was no need for security. Two years ago one security officer was added. At the next board meeting, there is expected to be three...

The opening of parts of the Bonne Carré Spillway is causing highwater, which is causing problems for the oysters, crabs, shrimp and finifish in south Louisiana.

Shellfish, finfish being hurt by Louisiana flooding

Baton Rouge, LA –The recent Louisiana high water events along with the opening of the Bonne Carre’ Spillway are having a noticeable effect on the state’s supply of oysters, shrimp, crab and finfish, according to preliminary assessments from the...

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Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
Phyllis Taylor, chairperson and president of the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, speaks during a ceremony announcing her organization’s grant of $1.4 million to the LSU AgCenter. The ceremony was held June 13, 2019, at the AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge. The grant will fund a project aimed at reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields.

LSU AgCenter receives $1.4 million from Patrick F. Taylor Foundation for nutrient runoff research

BATON ROUGE — The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the LSU AgCenter to fund a four-year research project on reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields.

Pedestrian Killed in Iberia Parish Crash

NEW IBERIA – At approximately 9:15 p.m.

Erath City Hall

Erath citizens may see small hike in August sewer bill

ERATH - In August, Erath residents may see a slight increase in their sewer rates after the Erath Aldermen adopt a $2.10 rate increase if residents use more than 2,000 gallons of water a month.

Ladedrick Narcisse

Abbeville man, juvenile arrested after reported shooting

An alleged feud between an Abbeville man and a 16-year-old has resulted in each being arrested for attempted murder.

Casting for a Cause fishing tournament begins Thursday

Casting for a Cause was formed to improve and maintain the financial strength of other essential charitable organizations, as a way of giving back to the community.

Sports

Ethan Lege playing infield for VC.

Vermilion Catholic’s Ethan Lege lands on Class A All-State Team

Vermilion Catholic senior Ethan Lege closed out his high school career by landing on the Class 1A Sports writers All State Baseball Team.

Andy Lee, a six-time national champion and three-time national coach of the year, is leaving LSUE for the head softball coach job at Northwest Florida State College. (File photo)

SOFTBALL COACH LEE LEAVING LSUE

FROM NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

Best Offshore Boat Holy Smokes pictured (l-r) John McLain, Jacob Sagrera, Kevin Sagrera, Allen McLain Sr., Pierce Boffy, Darious Girouard, Holly Boffy and Carrick Boffy

Fishing for Memories results

Heaviest Fish Jared - Adams, Adams, 101.4 lbs. Garfish
Champion Ticket Locations C&J Outfitters & More Inc. & Five Oaks Grocery

Kiley Naomi, a 2018 North Vermilion graduate, holds up her pistols to show that she is now an Oklahoma State Cowgirl. Naomi, 19, and the Cowgirls will play Thursday at 6 on ESPN 2. Oklahoma State plays Florida.

North Vermilion graduate lives dream by playing in 2019 College World Series

Two short years ago, Kiley Naomi was playing in the finals of the LHSAA Class 3A softball state championship.

Abby Trahan won 14 games with Southern Miss this year.

Former Kaplan High pitcher now top pitcher in Conference USA

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss junior right-handed pitcher Abby Trahan has been named C-USA Pitcher of the Year, the league announced on Tuesday.

Lifestyle

ERATH HIGH SCHOOL BETA CLUB BRINGS HOME AWARDS FROM STATE CONVENTION

The EHS Beta Club, under the sponsorships of Emily Zegura, Mara Bass, Nellie Broussard, Amy LeBlanc, and Teilla Shiner, competed in the 70th annual State Beta Convention held in Baton Rouge earning

FFA recognizes North Vermilion student

North Vermilion High FFA member Cordelia Broussard was recognized at the 2019 State FFA Convention for placing 1st overall in Agriscience II at State Literary Rally.

New Arrivals in Vermilion Parish

Everly Kate Seaux
A daughter, Everly Kate Seaux, was born Friday, April 24, 2019 at Abbeville General to Carmen Lee Lemaire of Abbeville and Clay Mitchell Seaux of Kaplan.