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Linda Bourque hand makes the arrangements for the 16 graves she takes care of.

Abbeville lady takes care of 16 graves for All Saints Day

In honor of All Saints Day on Nov. 1, Linda Bourque is spending the next few days changing out artificial flowers and cleaning graves at three different cemeteries in Vermilion Parish.
All Saints Day is a Christian holiday to honor the dead. Bourque will visit 16 different graves of her family members and friends, even though no one asks her to do it.
On Wednesday afternoon, Bourque fixed the flower arrangement on her grandmother’s grave behind Vermilion Catholic High School.
She removed the old plastic flowers, put them in a plastic bag, and brought them to her SUV.

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The James A. Herod residential museum is located on 601 East St. Victor in Abbeville.

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In the front of the home is a landmark explaining the history of Rev. James A. Herod.

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A historical photo of Rev. James A. Herod.

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A ribbon cutting was held last week in front of Rev. James A. Herod house. Attending were Pastor Walter August, Mayor Roslyn White, councilman Carlton Campbell, Councilwoman Terry Broussard, Police Juror Ronald Darby and members of the Nehemiah Projects of Acadiana.

James A. Herod home in Abbeville restored by Nehemiah Projects

It’s fascinating to think that many people know the name “James A. Herod” because of a school in Abbeville, but very few are aware of the significant impact that Rev. James A. Herod had on education, particularly in the black community of Abbeville.
Thankfully, Pastor Walter August, an Abbeville native and current pastor in Houston, is changing that.
With the help of the Nehemiah Projects of Acadiana, more and more Abbeville citizens are learning about the remarkable life and legacy of Rev. James A. Herod than ever before.

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Phyllis M. Taylor

Phyllis Taylor honored as Philanthropy Award recipient

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank are pleased to announce the 2023 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Vermilion Parish, Phyllis M. Taylor
Phyllis M. Taylor is a distinguished figure in the realms of business, law, and philanthropy. Born with an innate sense of responsibility towards her community, she has dedicated her life to creating opportunities and uplifting others through her various ventures.

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Abbeville man refuses to come out of home after firing weapon in his backyard

On Thursday, the Abbeville Police Department received calls about a South Bailey Street resident shooting guns in his backyard.
Officers arrived at 5:39 p.m. to the call and cleared the neighbors' homes in case of any trouble arresting the suspect.
Officers surrounded the home at 719 South Bailey and requested the person exit the home, but he did not respond.
Family members showed up at the scene and made pleas over the police loudspeaker to no avail.

Abbeville man refuses to come out of home after firing weapon in his backyard

On Thursday, the Abbeville Police Department received calls about a South Bailey Street resident shooting guns in his backyard.
Officers arrived at 5:39 p.m. to the call and cleared the neighbors' homes in case of any trouble arresting the suspect.
Officers surrounded the home at 719 South Bailey and requested the person exit the home, but he did not respond.
Family members showed up at the scene and made pleas over the police loudspeaker to no avail.

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