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Abbeville Police investigating Friday shooting

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:51am

On the evening of Friday, Jan. 25, at approximately 8:46 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the area of Schlessenger Street and MLK on a Shots Fired call.
Upon arriving in the area, officers located a male subject laying on the roadway with a single gunshot wound to the lower back, who was transported to Abbeville General Hospital a short time later.
Detectives were contacted and upon arriving and investigating were able to obtain security video from a local business.
It was determined from video that unknown Subject(s) hid in a tree line to the southwest of the location and fired upon unsuspecting subjects with a high power rifle striking one, a vehicle, and the storefront.
The scene was processed and the case is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Abbeville Police Department.

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Kaplan principal Dr. Janet Guerrini talks to the school board about how Kaplan Project Graduation raised $90,000 last year.

Changes coming to project graduation in Vermilion Parish

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:25am

The School Board is looking for a way to reel in project graduations throughout the parish. Until it figures that ...

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Members of the North Vermilion Middle Dance team pictured (with awards) Standing: Analise Barnett, Jenna Gibson, Ella Lalande, Olivia Mouton, Sydnee Richard, Abby
Carpenter. Sitting: Meg Touchet, Camille Davidson, Ashley Guidry, Anne Istre

North Vermilion Middle Junior Dreams dance team brings home state titles

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:21am

The North Vermilion Middle School Junior Dreams Dance Team sweeps up state titles at All-American Dance Team Competition this past Sunday at the Cajun Dome.
The team placed 1st in their Division II for both Jazz and Hip Hop routines. They went on to win first place overall (out of all 13 teams) across Division I, II, and III in Jazz and 1st Place Overall (out of all 10 teams) across Division I, II, III in Hip Hop, earning them title of State Champions of Junior High Jazz and Hip Hop.
Adding to their collection, the team was awarded Sweepstakes winners of their Division II for having highest total of points for two routines out of 5 categories (Jazz, Pom, Kick, Hip Hop, Open), which was 1st out of 16 teams performing in that division.
Lastly, Junior Dreams was selected to received a technique award in Hip Hop. The team would like to thank their families and school for their support.
The team is sponsored and coached by Vangie Davidson and Shamayne Istre. Team Manager is Sara Corinne Istre.

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Brandy Renee Richard

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 8:43am

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Brandy Renee Richard, 34, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Louis Richard officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will resume on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 8:00AM until the time of services.
A native and lifelong resident of Erath, Brandy died at 8:50AM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at her residence. Brandy was always happy; made people laugh; and was quick to give a hug. She enjoyed Disney movies, being outdoors, and jumping on her trampoline. She loved going with her daddy on their Sunday rides.
She is survived by her parents Benny and Debra Simon Richard of Erath; her brother, Benjie J. Richard of Erath; her sister, Brittany Richard of Erath; and her grandmother, Margie Simon of Erath.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Henry and Eunice Richard; and her maternal grandfather, Donald J. Simon.
Serving as pallbearers will be her Eugene Faulk, Trey Marceaux and her family and friends.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mary Gage, Melinda Landry, Tonya Marcombe, Kristi Quintana, Shienna Boutte, Andrea Minor, Chaney Labiche, Caitlin Atkinson.
David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 E. Putnam St., (337) 937-0405 is in charge of the arrangements.

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Horace Paul Fabre

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 3:53pm

March 5, 1929 ~ January 25, 2019

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Horace Paul Fabre, 89, who died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jessie Fabre, Jamie Fabre, Austin Fabre, Victor Negron, Tim Gaudin, and Marty Leonard.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gertie Simon Fabre of Leroy; two sons, Jessie Fabre and his wife, Christine of Leroy and Jamie Fabre and his wife, Janis of Leroy; one daughter, Connie Fabre of Milton; one sister, Evelyn Simon of Port Arthur, TX; 11 grandchildren, Aimee Gaudin, Bethany Negron, Kylee Fabre, Austin Fabre, Cody Guidry, Tyler Breaux, Ashley Latiolais, Kyle Broussard, Cassie Derranger, and Brandi and Marty Leonard; and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Fabre and the former Anna Duhon; one daughter, Jacqueline Fabre; and one sister, Dorothy Fabre.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 8:00 AM until the services at 1:00 PM.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Fabre family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Barak Dale Milton

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 9:13am

Barak Dale Milton passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Kinchen Funeral Home on 218 N Saint Valerie Street in Abbeville, LA 70510
Rev. John E Allen will serve as Celebrant.
He was born, April 12, 1978 in Dallas, Texas to the union of Wilson and Edith Milton. Although he made some mistakes as we all do, Barak loved life and he loved his family, especially his “baby girl,” Trinity. He loved talking with friends and family and spending time with his nieces and nephews when the opportunity arose. He had a way of making us laugh at any moment. He always had the right words.
He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Wilson Milton Jr.; one daughter, Trinity Readom; sister, Destiny Milton; brother, Christopher Fauntleroy Sr. (Jacqueline); aunts: Patricia Petry and Mary Monroe (Calvin) of Abbeville, LA Stella Petry Broussard (Kevin) of Maurice, LA, Lynda Calloway and Brenda Hall of Houston, TX; Delores Gentry (Melvin) of Houston, TX; uncle, Paul Petry of Abbeville, LA; great aunt, Victorine Petry Broussard of Abbeville, LA; nephews: Christopher Fauntleroy Jr., Christian Fauntleroy, Quinton Marshall, Tyrinn Andrews, Derrian Fauntleroy, Khol Fauntleroy; nieces: Casiopao Malveaux, Ariyan Berotte, Logan Milton, Dakota Fauntleroy, Amori Milton, Bailey Fauntleroy, Rhayne Fauntleroy, Jayci Milton; great niece: Kyri Berotte; and Devyn and Lawan Perro, Jr. who he loved as his own nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends
He now joins in glory with his mother: Edith Petry Milton; maternal grandparents: Eldridge and Estelle Petry of Abbeville, LA; paternal grandparents: Wilson Sr. and Delores Milton of Houston, TX; niece: Je’Mori Fauntleroy; and a host of other relatives.

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Audrey Ann Clark Hargrave

Thu, 01/24/2019 - 4:00pm

October 2, 1938 ~ January 23, 2019

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Audrey Ann Clark Hargrave, 80, who died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Brent Duhon, Craig Duhon, Floyd LaPointe, Steven Thibodeaux, Tyler Duhon and Tristan Duhon.
Audrey is survived by her five children, Brent Duhon, Craig Duhon (Mary), Becky Duhon (Freddie), Tina LaPointe (Floyd), and Kim Thibodeaux (Steven); brother, Hollis Clark; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ednor Hargarve; parents, Oran Clark and the former Willa Trahan; son, Marcus Duhon; and brothers, Glenn Clark and Roland Clark.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, January 25, 2019, from 8:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
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.

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Two Drivers Killed in Multi-Car Crash on I-10

Thu, 01/24/2019 - 9:36am

LAFAYETTE – Shortly after 1 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2019, Troop I was notified of a crash involving multiple vehicles on I-10 eastbound east of Louisiana Ave. in Lafayette Parish.
The crash claimed the lives of 24-year-old Geri Glasco of Arnaudville, and 45-year-old Kenneth McNeil of Houston, TX.
The preliminary investigation revealed that 67-year-old William Rawlings of Killeen, TX was driving a 2010 Freightliner 18-wheeler eastbound on I-10 when he encountered slow moving traffic in an active construction zone. For unknown reasons, Rawlings was unable to slow down in a timely manner and struck the rear of a 2015 Dodge Ram pickup driven by McNeil. That initial crash began a chain reaction involving a total of five vehicles. McNeil’s vehicle was pushed into Glasco’s vehicle, a 2017 Ford Escape. Glasco’s Ford then struck the rear of a second 18-wheeler, which in turn struck another 18-wheeler.
McNeil and Glasco both suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash. They were pronounced deceased on scene by the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown and standard toxicology tests are pending. Rawlings submitted a breath sample which showed no alcohol present at the time of the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and charges may be pending.
Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle. Never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted, always ensure every occupant is properly restrained, and follow all traffic laws. Taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.

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