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Jason Connor speaks to the Rotary Club of Abbeville.

Connor educates Rotarians about prostate cancer

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 8:56am

As each guest does, Jason Connor thanked the Rotary Club of Abbeville for allowing him to speak to members recently.
More importantly, Connor thanked God for allowing him to be there at all to speak about an important topic.
“Lord, thank you for today,” he prayed. “Thank you for allowing me to share my personal experiences with prostate cancer. Enable my words to reach those who need to hear this message most.”

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From left to right: Jazlyn August, -Jr. Miss Justice; Kensley Touriac- Jr. Miss Freedom; Miss Junior Juneteenth Queen Katelyn Touriac Miss Juneteenth Queen Brylee Batiste; Kyrie Touriac- Jr. Miss Justice; Karlesia Harris Jr. Miss Freedom.

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Alex'eia Bell said goodbye to her reign as 2022 Miss
Juneteenth.

Miss Juneteenth pageant held in Abbeville

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 12:07pm

The Vermilion Parish NAACP#6276 Miss Juneteenth pageant was held June 4, 2023, at Faith Hope Christian Fellowship chaired by Mrs. Katrina Harris.
Saying goodbye to her reign was Vermilion Parish NAACP#6276 2022 Miss Juneteenth Alex'eia Bell.
This year the pageant was open to Middle School and High School students. That created categories for Miss Junior Juneteenth and Miss Juneteenth queens.

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Jr Dreams Dancers pictured are: (Kneeling) Manager Emily Luquette, Madeline Meaux , Paisley Barfield , Ainsley Page, Adaleigh Kibodeaux, Manager Annabell Johnson (Middle) Kennedi Faulk, Maddie Broussard, Amielle Clark, Camille Young, Jessie Turner, Jolie Peltier (Standing) Coach Kenedi LaPointe, Avery Folson, Annalyn Irby, Emma Guidry, Claire Gerard, Sadie Roberts, Coach Shamayne Istre.

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Jr Dreams Dancers are ready for their competition.

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8th Grade All American Dancers pictured are: Sadie Roberts, Emma Guidry, Annalyn Irby, Claire Gerard, and Avery Folsom.

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Jr Dreams Dancers with their Superior Ribbons.

North Vermilion Middle School Jr. Dreams attends UDA Camp at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette bringing home coveted 1st place trophy

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 11:32am

NVMS Jr. Dreams has once again demonstrated their unparalleled talent and dedication, emerging as champions at the highly acclaimed UDA camp held at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from June 8th through June 11th as they showcased their exceptional talent and passion for dance. The dance camp is aimed to foster creativity, teamwork, and personal growth among the participants.

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Nealy Atkins (right) accepting the Betty W. Robbins 2023 Volunteer of the Year award.

unior Auxiliary of Abbeville announces Volunteer of the Year

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:40am

Congratulations to Nealy Atkins for winning the Betty W. Robbins award at AEC for Volunteer of the Year
Many women have graced Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville with their talents, heart and drive for service throughout the years. Several have gone beyond the call of Chapter requirements and have shown a level of commitment that far exceeds the standard. One name stands out—Nealy Atkins. Nealy is a second year Associate Member who is the epitome of service, community and leadership.

Woodlawn Players set to perform Boudreaux and Thibodeaux’s Wedding

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:29am

The Woodlawn Players are set to perform their Cajun comedy musical “Boudreaux and Thibodeaux’s Wedding” at the Woodlawn Chapel on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm June 16-17.. This is the 20th anniversary of the longest running Cajun comedy musical having played all over South Louisiana, including fundraisers for the French immersion program, and the Abbey Players infrastructure at sold out performances this past weekend.

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