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Rachel Sirmon Trahan

Rachel Sirmon Trahan seeking election to Abbeville City Council District C

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 9:09am

It is my extreme pleasure and honor to announce that I am running for the office of Council Woman for District C in the City of Abbeville.
A number of people have asked me why I want to be on the City Council and my answer is very simple, I was Raised, I Live in, and I Love District C.
I have been a mother, resident, caregiver and/or a business owner in District C for over 20 years. I have the experience to be an asset promoting our beautiful City, increasing economic development & tourism, and supporting our citizen’s needs.

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Helping A Co-Worker

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 2:35pm

Seventh Ward Elementary School custodian had car trouble since the summer, but it never stopped him.
Jerry Plowden started working as a custodian at Seventh Ward Elementary in June.
“One afternoon, Mr. Jerry’s car wouldn’t start when he was leaving, and a teacher brought him home,” said Marlene Primeaux, principal of Seventh Ward Elementary School.

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‘Light the Highway for Ramsie’ has gotten Vermilion Parish Police Jury’s attention

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 11:53am

The Vermilion Parish Police Jury began making plans for its next meeting on Feb. 16 (5:30 p.m.) because it is expecting more than 100 people.
During a committee meeting on Wednesday, Police Juror Brent Landry alerted fellow jurors of talk on Facebook that people who are pushing for lights on U.S. Hwy. 167 will be at the next police jury meeting asking the jurors to look into getting lights.

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The Giant Omelette Celebration is scheduled for the first weekend in November.

Giant Omelette Celebration set for Nov. 5-6

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 2:39am

At the recent general membership meeting of the Confrerie d Abbeville the decision was made to go forward with preparations for the 2022 Omelette Celebration.
“Everyone is ready to start planning our November 5th & 6th Celebration! We love giving Abbeville a fun, family friendly festival to celebrate our French culture.” Said Arlene Collee, 3rd Grand Maitre and publicity chairperson. “Keep up with the latest on our website www.giantomelette.org.”

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Terry Broussard

Terry Broussard seeking re-election for District D seat on Abbeville City Council

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 12:01am

I am happy to announce that I’ve qualified, and I am seeking another term as Councilwoman for District D. Though challenging at times I've thoroughly enjoyed every moment of public service. I can without hesitation say that I've represented each of you with honor, decency, and integrity. I've fought for the things that I knew my District deserved. In the midst of difficulty and being misunderstood or judged harshly sometimes, I’ve managed to remain humble and do my job.

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