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Isabella Choate

Isabella Choate named Jr. Parade Marshal for Cattle Festival

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 4:06pm

The Louisiana Cattle Festival announced that the 2024 Junior Parade Marshal is Isabella Rose Choate.
Isabella is the daughter of Johnny and Olivia Choate of community of Theall, Louisiana and older sister to Charlie. She is currently a 7th grader at Forked Island E. Broussard Elementary.
Isabella raises Dairy and Braford Base cattle. She has been a member of the Vermilion Parish 4-H Club for three years which she participates actively in various contests and projects such as the Beef, Dairy, Horse, and Sewing projects.

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Denise Mire will be inducted into the Cattle Festival Hall of Fame.

Longtime member Denise Mire to be inducted into Cattle Festival Hall of Fame

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 4:02pm

Denise Mire’s significant contributions to the Louisiana Cattle Festival will be honored as she is inducted into the prestigious Louisiana Cattle Festival Hall of Fame in 2024.
“It is with great honor that the Louisiana Cattle Festival announces our esteemed honorees for the 74th LA Cattle Festival,” Cattle Festival President Karen Guilbeau said. “We are very pleased to introduce our 2024 Hall of Fame, Denise Mire.”
The 74th Annual Cattle Festival will be held in Abbeville on Oct. 4-6.

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Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White has been honored by the he Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf (GSLPG). Presenting White (middle) with her award are Rachel Broussard, CEO of GSLPG (right) and Cassandra Phillips Miller, director of marketing and development for GSLPG.

Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White Honored at 2024 Women of Distinction Awards

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 1:26pm

Abbeville's own Mayor Roslyn White has been honored at the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards, an event hosted by the Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf. This annual recognition celebrates purpose-driven female leaders from across a 42-parish area who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.

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Kathy Lejeune’s art is currently on display at the Abbeville Cultural Center.

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Kathy Lejeune

‘Meet the Artist’ with Kathy Lejeune set for Wednesday in Abbeville

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 1:21pm

There will be an opportunity this coming Wednesday to “Meet the Artist.”
Kathy Lejeune will be present and her work will be on display from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Abbeville Cultural Center this Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Abbeville Cultural Center is located at 200 N. Magdalen Square. Live music will be performed by Blake Luquette.
The event is being organized by the Vermilion Arts Council.

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Easy! Easy! Easy!

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 9:51am

TAQUITO ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

I decided Tuesday afternoon, after reading the recipe below, to use the box of frozen taquitos taking up valuable real estate in my freezer. I had no idea what to do with that frozen foreign food. This recipe led me in the right direction.

INGREDIENTS

-Delimex Frozen Taquitos*
-1 can Old El Paso Enchilada sauce**
-2 cups shredded cheese***
-Baking pan to fit the amount of taquitos you will use

INSTRUCTIONS

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