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October 25, 1955 ~ June 20, 2023

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023 at VN Hall honoring the life of Toi Minh Do, 67, who died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. James Nguyen officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Minh Thi Pham; two daughters, Kim Do and her husband, Grant J. Broussard, and Thanh Thi Do and her husband, Vuong Minh Vang; three sons, Phong Kien Do, Cuong Kien Do and his wife, Duyen Ky Nguyen, and Trung Kien Do and his wife, Lena Le; and grandchildren, Angelle Broussard, Abigail Broussard, Truc Kien Do, Nathan Do, Anaise Do, Hung Viet Vuong and Vi Tu Vuong.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, June 23, 2023, Saturday, June 24, 2023, and Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM for visitation, prayers, rosary, and mass.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

November 14, 1936 ~ June 20, 2023

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph “Curtis” Broussard, 86, who died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.
A native of Abbeville, who once resided in Holland and was a longtime resident of Lafayette. Curtis was a graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now ULL) in Petroleum Engineering. He worked on the production side in the oil industry for over 20 years with National Tank Company and Glenn Gilley G&A/USA. In 1985 he began working at ECI where he gained partnership then later retired in 1999.  He traveled around the world for his job.
Curtis was an avid reader and sports fan. He and Gloria spent many weeks and months in their camper where they met and made many wonderful friends. They both loved traveling throughout the United States and in other countries.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Fay Luquette Broussard; sister-in-law, Trina Broussard; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne Broussard; parents, Vernest and Shirley L. Broussard; and brother, Clyde Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10 a.m. until time of services. A rosary being prayed at 2 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at HYPERLINK "http://www.vincentfuneralhome.net"www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Abbeville, a city known for its rich history and entrepreneurial spirit, is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its economic development journey.
Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, has chosen Abbeville as the location for its new last-mile facility, which will be located at 3221 Veterans Memorial Boulevard (the old Fruit of the Loom building).
The city, in partnership with VEDA, has been working with the property owner and the Amazon team to assure that the facility and surrounding infrastructure could meet the needs of the company’s intended purpose.
Amazon’s commitment is a testament to Abbeville’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment. The, last-mile facility, is expected to bring an economic boost to the region, creating new jobs during and after construction and providing exciting opportunities for local residents. The facility will support Amazon’s last-mile network and facilitate direct to customer delivery in the region.
“We are happy to welcome Amazon to our community and witness the positive impact this investment will have on our local economy,” said Roslyn White, Mayor of Abbeville. “We look forward to a fruitful partnership with Amazon as we continue to foster economic growth and opportunity for our residents.”
The arrival of Amazon’s last-mile center in Abbeville is not only a demonstration to the city’s economic viability but also to the resilience and adaptability of its people. Abbeville’s strategic location and well-connected transportation infrastructure make it an ideal distribution hub, offering businesses like Amazon seamless access to regional markets.
“We are pleased to see Vermilion Parish becoming an attractive location for outside business investment, with this announcement of the new Amazon last-mile facility being a prime example.” said Victoria Sagrera Bourque, Program Administrator for the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance. “The diligent efforts of VEDA and our collaborative partners have played a significant role in creating an environment that appeals to major companies. We are excited about the future prospects for Vermilion Parish and the positive impact it will have on our region.”
The Amazon facility is expected to begin operations in 2024, offering opportunities for full and part time employment.
For more information and updates on Amazon’s last mile facility and other economic development initiatives in Abbeville and Vermilion Parish, please contact: Vermilion Economic Development Alliance: Office: (337) 740-0433: victoria@developvermilion.org; shari@developvermilion.org

About Abbeville

Abbeville is a vibrant and historic city located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. As the parish seat, Abbeville offers a welcoming community, a diverse economy, and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities. With a strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive business climate, Abbeville is committed to fostering economic growth, improving the quality of life for its residents, and attracting new investments and opportunities.

About Amazon

Amazon is a leading global technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, Amazon has revolutionized the retail industry and continues to expand its footprint worldwide.

The City of Abbeville is working on a road improvement plan for downtown and beyond.
The city is working with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on a plan to prioritize road repairs and also transfer the authority over some streets back into the hands of local government.
The DOTD established tje Road Transfer Program as the means to right-size the State Highway System. The Program involves transferring roads that no longer fit the state’s role in the highway network, with the money, to local governments. Participation in the Program is voluntary. Roads are repaired prior to transfer and the receiving local governments will be credited for 40 years of routine and capital maintenance which can be applied to any highway capital project(s).
“We are currently working on a plan to accept select state highways, south of LA HWY 14 ‘Bypass’ from DOTD, in a phased approach, as funding is appropriated,” stated Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White.
Under the proposed plan, the city would take in a total of 6.8 miles of state roadways, with improvements into the local road system in a multi-year approach. It also places approximately 5.8 additional miles of local streets in line for future overlay by utilizing state maintenance credits.
Street selection is based on DOTD minimum size requirements and priorities are set according to current road condition. The city is waiting on DOTD to finalize the full agreement, which will include flexibility to add, remove or re-prioritize streets, as needed, until construction is funded. The complete agreement will improve approximately 12 miles of streets in the city limits over an estimated 8 years period. The city estimates around 5.6 million in road transfer credits as part of the agreement.
“It was important to us that all districts see improvements as part of the agreement,” said Mayor White.
The deal also removes DOTD authority from all of downtown as well as other areas of the city.
“As local leaders, we are acutely aware of the issues within our community, and have the ability to respond to concerns quicker,” stated Mayor White. “With proper planning, we can budget local dollars and find additional funding sources to leverage our resources for capital improvements. This program gives local government greater autonomy, which is a win for our community.”
In addition to Road Transfer Program, the Council and Mayor are working with legislators and other sources to leverage local funds for further road improvements including submitting applications for a Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for District D, and State Capital Outlay. “We have expressed the need to prioritize roads to our legislators, and they have worked hard to help, I am hopeful our combined efforts will be fruitful.” continued Mayor White.

NOTES:

Current State highways within City limits-

• Bypass (14 Business per DOTD) *Will remain a state highway
• Hwy 167 (including Park Avenue) *Will remain a state highway
• Hwy 335 (S Henry) *Will remain a state highway
• Hwy 14 (through downtown) from to Culpepper’s to Lowes *Will become local streets in phases
• W Port
• Pere Megret
• Around Square
•Concorde
• Around the Courthouse
• Charity Street to the Bypass
• Hwy 82 *parts inside the city limit will become local street
• N State Street
•N St Charles
• S State Street
• Hwy 338 *Will become a local street
• N John Hardy Drive between the bypass and Charity

• Phase 1 Transfer includes Highway 14 through downtown- beginning at Main Street, includes around Magdalen Square, Concorde Street, around the courthouse to one block east of courthouse (Louisiana Street).
• Possible additions to Phase 1, pending funding approval:
• Hwy 82 from the bypass to the southern city limits (N State Street, N St Charles and S State St)
• LA 338 (N John Hardy) from LA 14 (Bypass) to LA 14 Business (Charity)

• Additional Phases will be transferred in the future, as construction funding is appropriated.
• LA 14, west of the river (W Port Street)
• LA 14 east of Louisiana St (Charity Street)