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For 60 minutes, both sides tried to convince the Vermilion Parish Police Jury what to do about lawsuits on having oil companies repair the damage they did to parish coastlines years ago.
The lawyers handling the lawsuits argued that the lawsuits would continue if the police jury votes to take their name off the lawsuits. If a settlement is reached, Vermilion Parish is expected to receive about 9.3 percent of the settlement. The guesstimate amount will be around $9 million to be used to repair the parish’s eroding coastline.

Abbeville General was awarded an “A” in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Abbeville General’s achievements, protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.

KAPLAN — After meeting with the board of the Kaplan Fire Association, Mayor Mike Kloesel has appointed Captain Robbie Pommier to Interim Fire Chief effective immediately.
Captain Pommier is a 12-year veteran of the Kaplan Fire Department.
Mayor Kloesel said he has total confidence in Robbie’s leadership and ability to lead this department in a safe, effective and professional manner. “Robbie is excited for the opportunity to serve his community,” Kloesel said.