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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...

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. On June 6, at approximately 6:19 p.m., patrol officers with the Abbeville Police Department responded to the area of Vernon Street...

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. Each year, the 5 - member board will select a meaningful organization and/or cause...

Abbeville Council renews health insurance

Despite some changes that had to be made, City of Abbeville officials feel they were able to maintain the best possible health insurance plan for employees and their families. Lloyd Campisi, the city’s insurance broker, presented details of the...

News

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.

Abbeville Council renews health insurance

Despite some changes that had to be made, City of Abbeville officials feel they were able to maintain the best possible health insurance plan for employees and their families.

Sports

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.

Drew Winch will pitch for Kaplan on Monday.

Six teams make baseball playoffs

The Louisiana High School Association announced the baseball playoff pairings and six teams from the parish are in.
Three will be playing home while the other three are on the road.

Molly Sistrunk high-fives Kaplan head coach Shea Herpin as she rounds third base. Sistrunk hit a home run in the first inning.

Erath, Kaplan, NV cruise to easy first round wins

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Lady Pirates scored 14 runs in the first inning against Avoyelles in the Class 3A first round playoff game on Thursday.

JT Langlinais gets ready to tag an Abbeville player at second base.

Erath Bobcats have now won seven straight

The Erath Bobcats have now won seven straight games after sweeping Abbeville.
The Bobcats improved to 23-4 overall and 9-1 in district.

Lifestyle

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.