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Victoria Bourque signs on as Program Administrator for VEDA.

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The VEDA Hiring & Transition Committee pictured with incoming Program Administrator are Richard Guilbeaux, representing Vermilion Parish School Board, Anne Falgout, outgoing VEDA Director, Ben Rivera, representing the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and Megan Lalande representing the Town of Maurice. Not pictured is Gerrod Brasseux representing the Vermilion Parish Police Jury.

VEDA selects Vermilion Parish native Victoria Sagrera Bourque as Program Administrator

As the organization approaches its eighth anniversary, the Board of Directors of the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is happy to announce the hiring of Victoria Sagrera Bourque as Program Administrator, a position designed to lead the organization into its next phase.
When Anne Falgout, VEDA’s first Executive Director, announced her resignation from the local economic development agency, the leadership team set out to find a “passionate individual committed to moving the organization and community forward.”

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Abbeville Boys and Girls Club Director Brian Ford (left) takes a photo with McKinsey Nicholas after McKinsey won the state Youth of the Year award.

Abbeville’s Nicholas named Louisiana Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year winner

Another level of competition, another win for McKinsey Nicholas of Abbeville.
McKinsey, 18, earned the Louisiana Boys & Girls Club “Youth of the Year” over the weekend. He won the Acadiana version of the award a few months back.
McKinsey is a long-time member of the Boys & Girls Club Rodney Unit in Abbeville. He will compete for the Regional Boys & Girls Club “Youth of the Year” award in Atlanta this June.
He becomes the third Abbeville youth in seven years to earn the Louisiana Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.

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Abbeville Chief of Police-elect Mike Hardy speaks to a crowd at his victory party on Saturday.

Familiar Face: Mike Hardy will be next Abbeville Police Chief

Mike Hardy will be the next chief of the Abbeville Police Department.
Hardy won a runoff election against current Chief William Spearman on Saturday. Hardy received 829 votes (51%). Spearman took 785 votes (49%). This marked a turnaround from four years ago when Hardy ran against Spearman.
“I have been receiving phone calls from people everywhere,” Hardy said of congratulatory phone calls. “I received calls from people in law enforcement that were chiefs 20 years ago.
“They all told me my dad would be proud.”
Hardy’s father, Minos, is a former Abbeville chief.

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Kassidy McGee

Abbeville mother booked after infant hospitalized for several injuries

An Abbeville mother faces numerous charges related to severe injuries that her infant suffered.
​On May 2, at approximately 7 p.m. officers with the Abbeville Police Department received a call from the Louisiana Office of Child Services regarding possible child abuse. Detectives traveled to an area hospital to meet with the complainant.

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Scotty Lemaire

Acadia deputies arrest Kaplan man during alleged burglary

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Kaplan man allegedly burglarizing a building early Tuesday morning.
“With thefts and burglaries on the rise, our deputies have been vigilant in proactive patrols around our parish. By being aggressive in checking buildings and suspicious vehicles, we are identifying people who are out and moving around our parish seeking opportunities to commit crimes” stated Sheriff KP Gibson.

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