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Wade Benson Landry

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The Landry Trio — Wade Benson Landry formed a new band with his wife, Teresa, and his sister, Denise Landry Ardeneaux.

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Wade Benson Landry and his wife, Teresa Bowe Landry, are joined by Warren Perrin (left) of the Acadian Museum after bring inducted into the museum’s Order of Living Legends.

Wade Benson Landry finds new avenue to bring his music to younger audience

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:43am

While Wade Benson Landry’s lengthy music career may have earned him “Living Legend” status, the Abbeville native is not resting on those laurels as he looks to bring his sound to a new audience.
In late May, the Acadian Museum in Erath inducted Landry into its Order of Living Legends. The honor has been bestowed upon those who have helped shape and define local culture.
“It brings me a sense of pride in my accomplishments,” Landry said, “and the good Cajun people from Vermilion Parish seem to be as excited for me as I am.

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Hooked on Crochet is among the many activities offered at the Vermilion Council on Aging.

Vermilion Council on Aging Welcomes new clients Age 60, older

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:46am

The Vermilion Council on Aging, Inc. is proud to welcome new clients throughout Vermilion Parish and encourage residents age 60 and older to learn about the many services and programs available to help them maintain their independence, health, and quality of life.
For decades, the Vermilion Council on Aging has been dedicated to serving the senior citizens of Vermilion Parish with compassion, dignity, and respect. The organization provides a wide range of services designed to support older adults and help them remain active and engaged in their communities.

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Photo by Paul Kieu / University of Louisiana at Lafayette
UL Lafayette conferred 1,775 degrees, including nearly 100 from Vermilion Parish, during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises on Friday, May 15.

Nearly 100 from Vermilion receive degrees from UL Lafayette during 2026 Spring Commencement

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:35am

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 1,775 degrees on Friday, May 15, during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises.
During morning and afternoon ceremonies at the Cajundome, the University conferred degrees to the following from Vermilion Parish:

Baccalaureate Degree

Arts

Thomas LeRoy Boneski
Londyn Rae Duhon
Katilyn Michelle Kemper
Madison Claire Meaux
Kortlyn Chenette Wiggins

Business
Administration

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Red, White and Blue has been added to the flower bed at the Vermilion Parish War Memorial in downtown Abbeville.

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Members of the club played in important role in making improvements at the memorial, including the flower bed and to the 1841 Howitzer Cannon.

Vermilion Parish War Memorial beautified

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:03am

The Vermilion Parish War Memorial, located in downtown Abbeville, commemorates the sacrifices of so many.
Recently, a joint effort among the Abbeville Garden Club, Keep Abbeville Beautiful (KAB) and the city of Abbeville led to improvements befitting the memorial’s existence.
Members of the Garden Club upgraded the flower bed as well as the 1841 Howitzer Cannon at the memorial. Garden Club member Ron Bell worked with the Kiwanis Club of Abbeville to have new wheels placed on the cannon. Many who attended the Memorial Day service on Monday morning took notice.

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Shane Stout is the Abbeville Fire Department’s recipient of the Rotary Club of Abbeville’s Public Servant Award. Joining Stout are (L-R) Rotary Club Public Servant Day Chair Brady Broussard Jr., Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Ashley and Interim Fire Chief Doris Langlinais.

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Marcus Abshire is the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office’s recipient of the Rotary Club of Abbeville’s Public Servant Award. Joing Abshire are (L-R) Brady Broussard Jr., the event’s chair, and Sheriff Eddie Langlinais.

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Cristian LeJeune is the Abbeville City Hall recipient of the Rotary Club’s Public Servant Award. Joining LeJeune are Brady Broussard Jr., the event’s chair, and Mayor Roslyn White.

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Randall Nugeir is the recipient for the APD. Joining Nugeir are (L-R) Brady Broussard Jr. and Chief Mike Hardy.

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Staff at the city’s wastewater plant are the recipients of the award. Brady Broussard Jr. presents the award to John Joseph. Not pictured are Aiden Broussard and Lee Schexnaider.

Rotary Club of Abbeville honors public servants

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 10:52am

Gratitude shown to those who serve the public certainly doesn’t have to be limited to one day a year.
However, the Rotary Club of Abbeville does set aside one day each year to offer a special thanks to the people who work to keep the community safe and sound.
On May 6, the club held its annual Public Servants Appreciation Day lunch at the Rec building at A.A. Comeaux Park. Members of the Rotary Club prepared and served meals to employees from the City of Abbeville, the Abbeville Fire Department, the Abbeville Police Department and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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