Mrs. Hunter Michael Bertrand
Morgan Alysse Photography
Miss Jada Lynn Poché of Erath, Louisiana and Mr. Hunter Michael Bertrand of Broussard, Louisiana were united in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church on Saturday, June 7th. Father Clinton Sensat, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Erath, officiated the Nuptial Mass.
Josslyn Maud Jakerian Arceneaux
Josslyn Maud Jakerian Arceneaux, an Abbeville native and daughter of Kasha Brown and Joaquin Arceneaux, is a proud alumna of Abbeville High School, where she graduated at the top of her class in 2021. On May 2, 2025, at 8:45 A.M., Josslyn graduated summa cum laude—the highest level of honor—from Alabama State University, once again earning top honors in her class. She majored in psychology and minored in rehabilitation, and has been an honors student throughout all four years of college, maintaining an exceptional academic record.
BOURSIN CHICKEN AND PASTA
Crock pot cooking.
No oven heat.
No stove top flames.
INGREDIENTS
-1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken
-Seasoning to taste
-1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes
-2 cups chicken broth, water would suffice although not as rich as broth
-1 cup orzo pasta
-2 (5.2 oz) packages garlic and herb Boursin cheese, found in deli
-5 oz baby spinach
-1 tsp lemon juice, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Pictured (L to R): Randy Lege (ACA), Tony Mayard & Madeline DeHart (Vermilion Arts Council), Claire Gaspard Broussard (ACA) 2025 French immersion scholar Ethan Cessac (EHS), Bonnie Broussard, Patsy Hebert (Abbeville Giant Omelette) and Lloyd Doré III (ACHA President).
The Russell Gaspard French Immersion Scholarship committee presented the 2025 student recipient, Ethan J. Cessac (parents - Ashley & Brandon Cessac), with a Certificate of Recognition.
Since 2007 the Acadian Centre Acadian and Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance have provided 24 Vermilion Parish student scholarships to study at the University St. Anne summer program in Church Point, Nova Scotia, Canada.
John Luke Barras, Reagan Barras, Charlie Choate, Police Jury President Mark Poche, Isabella Choate, Paityn Martin.
The Vermilion Parish Cattlewomen’s Association, along with the reigning Queen, Paityn Martin and 4-H Beef exhibitors, Isabella and Charlie Choate, and John Luke and Reagan Barras attended a Police Jury meeting requesting that the parish proclaim that Beef Month be celebrated in June.
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