News
A Vermilion Parish jury convicted Elizabeth Trahan, 26, of vehicular homicide after a two-day trial before Judge Durwood Conque.
Trahan is facing a sentence of five to 30 hard labor.
Emily Vidalier of F.I.-E.B. Elementary 4-H showed the Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Breeding Ewe at the 45th Annual Vermilion 4-H Livestock Show, held January 11-12th in Abbeville. Emily also placed first in her showmanship division and was awarded a belt buckle for her work. Pictured with Emily and her awards is her Mom, Shannon Vidalier.
The 45th Annual Vermilion Parish 4-H Livestock Show and Sale was a great success.
Assistant Superintendent Paul Hebert, Ryan Primeaux, Marlene Primeaux, Hayes Primeaux, Carter Primeaux, Dozier Elementary Principal Karla (Toups) Langlinais, Supervisor Madeline DeHart and Superintendent Jerome Puyau
On Thursday, January 17, 5th grader Carter Primeaux of Dozier Elementary was surprised to learn that he was chosen to be Vermilion Parish Student of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year.
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At the Jan. 12 retirement ceremony for Brig. Gen. Charles W. Chappuis Jr. with mother and sisters at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans are, from left, Joan Saizon, Tracy Moody, Anne Leonards, Chappuis, Lita Chappuis and Lynn Rogers.
Brig. Gen. Charles W. Chappuis Jr.
MAURICE — Last February, officials with the Village of Maurice approved a three-step process for increases to water and sewer rates that will go through in 2020.
Sports
Jace Myers of NV goes up for a shot.
Jace Myers, 15, looks to have found a home at North Vermilion High School.
Myers, a sophomore, is North Vermilion’s new point guard.
@RaginCajunsBSB Announces 2020 Signing Class
Group of 16 provides for Louisiana’s immediate needs and future growth
Annmarie Broussard competed at Texas A&M over the weekend. She finished third.
Abbeville High graduate Annmarie Broussard had a phenomenal college debut in the pole vault, with an indoor vault of 12-2½.
The Abbeville High Boys Powerlifting Team captured the Calvary Invitational Powerlifting meet in Sherveport over the weekend. The AHS boys, left to right, are Alvaro Lopez, Connor Grouvillia, Noah Richardson, Phillip McCoy, Addison Gaspard, Christian Alvarez, Jason Alvarez, Dontae Dunaway, Adam Nichols, Deion Williams, Raj Patel, Marlon Coco, Chuck Shuford, Ian Grouvillia, Malachi Arriaga, Caleb Garcia and Jerimyah Overton. Overton won the best heavyweight lifter and Christian Alvarez was best lightweight male lifter.
The Abbeville High Boys Powerlifting Team captured the Calvary Invitational Powerlifting meet in Sherveport over the weekend.
Ainsley Mallet scored 27 points in the VC win on Monday.
The Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles cruised to a 59-39 win over Highland on Monday at home.
Lifestyle
70’s Group include Al Mendoza, Dewey Domingues, Alison Domingues, Boo Landry, Kayla Lucas, Nathan Granger, Becky Bares, Dana Granger, Jennie Mendoza, Nannette Delcambre and Joan Broussard.
The Krewe de la Renaissance Acadienne held its 13th annual ball at seven-thirty in the evening on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lafayette.
Carson Theriot is shown with his parents Adrienne and Nick Theriot.
North Vermilion Middle School is proud to announce that Carson Theriot has been named the 2019 Student of the Year.
Obits
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Mrs.
ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Lloyd R. “Tiger” LeBlanc, Sr., 78, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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