News
The Vermilion Parish Police Jury (VPPJ) recently received notice of available funding assistance through the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for the mitigation of properties ex
The “Walls of Wonder” project will create murals in Abbeville.
The Vermilion Arts Council of Abbeville is creating a new community mural program entitled: “Walls of Wonder.”
Roland Bernard III
An Abbeville man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly fired numerous shots at a vehicle that crossed his path.
Members of the Rotary Club helped during Wednesday’s “Save the Cattle Festival” fundraiser.
Wednesday’s fundraiser to “Save the Cattle Festival” went well.
Sports
Drew Lege (11) looks down field in a game last year.
This article first appeared in Louisiana Football Magazine. VC quarterback Drew Lege was featured on the cover of the magazine.
by Jace LeJeune
Brenon East, James White and other North Vermilion players had to wear a face mask when they are on the sideline not playing in the game. The LHSAA is requiring everyone on the sideline wear a mask, including coaches. Photo by Beverly Vincent
The 2020 high school football season is going to be like no other, thanks to COVID 19.
VC’s Joshua Sagrera (4) tries to find a hole during a recent practice. On Thursday and Friday, parish teams will be able to hit someone else when they scrimmage an opponent.
High school football gets underway on Thursday.
While college and pro football are in their second week, high school begins Thursday and Friday with scrimmages.
The Louisiana Football Team saw two players pick up Sun Belt Conference honors after Elijah Mitchell was named the Offensive Player of the Week and Rhys Byrns was named the Special Teams Player of
Erath has 80 players on its team. If the school gives two game tickets per player, that is 160 tickets.
Today, LSU is not the only stadium that will be allowed only 25 percent seating capacity in its football stadium. That rule also also applies for high school stadiums in Louisiana.
Lifestyle
The home of Cafe’ Erath, along with many other historic businesses.
The town of Erath will be seeing a welcome addition to the downtown area later this year!
By Tiffany Cavalier
Leaders greeted staff members and students on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 after a number of school delays due to the pandemic and hurricanes. Pictured at Dozier Elementary on the first day of school are Dozier Elementary Assistant Principal DeEtte Bigot, Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler, Vermilion Parish Director of School Leadership Kimberly Etie, and Dozier Elementary Principal Andrea Ford.
JA of Abbeville’s Executive Board Members include (back) Jamie Trahan, Brandy Bouillion, Brittany Guidry, Emily Carrere, Shelly Libersat (front) Madison Sunnier, Allison Meaux, Allie Hargrave, Hope Cleveland, and Megan Landry –Lalande. Not pictured Alexis Faulk and Kay Choate, Tonya Istre, Shannon Dubois.
Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville introduces their 2020-2021 Executive Board members.
Obits
DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Tina Segura Saunier, age 56, at 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr.
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