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A Kaplan resident has around 30 chickens and roosters by his house. He mentioned that he breeds them with the intention of selling. In 20 days, he’ll need to figure out which birds to keep and which to let go. A new Kaplan ordinance now permits him to keep just five birds - with a limit of two roosters.

Kaplan adopts new poultry ordinance

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 9:54am

In 20 days, a new law will take effect in Kaplan, prohibiting residents from owning more than five poultry within the city limits. On Tuesday, the Kaplan City Council approved a new poultry ordinance limiting the number of poultry each person can own.
The new ordinance states that a person can have no more than five birds at their home. If it is poultry, there can only be two roosters out of the five. It limited the number of roosters because of their crowing.
The new ordinance also carries a stiff $ 200-a-day fine.

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Councilman Francis Plaisance (second from left) brings up recent shootings during the Abbeville City Council meeting on Oct. 21.

‘What can we do?’

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 9:49am

Councilman Francis Plaisance is alarmed by the continued act of shots being fired within the city limits of Abbeville.
Plaisance addressed Chief of Police Mike Hardy during the latter’s comment time during Tuesday’s Abbeville City Council meeting.
“First of all, I think you have the most difficult job in the city,” Plaisance told the chief. “I want to establish that. However, we have a serious, serious crime problem in our city. I know you are aware of that.”

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Jude Mire

Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire announces retirement date

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 9:37am

Jude Mire began his career at the Abbeville Fire Department nearly 36 years ago, eventually reaching the rank of chief.
Mire has made a decision as to when that career will come to an end.
“On April 24, 2026,” Mire said, “I will be retiring.”
Mire made the announcement during Tuesday’s Abbeville City Council meeting.
“Mayor Brady Broussard hired me on Dec. 3, 1989, to work for the city of Abbeville,” Mire said. “It was one of the best days of my life.”

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Louisiana residents will not get November SNAP benefits due to Federal Government shutdown

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 3:34pm

Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry is warning all SNAP welfare cardholders that they will receive no new benefits on their cards starting November 1st due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, DC. Any remaining benefits from previous months can still be used. Updated information will be available to all Louisiana residents through a new site https://dcshutdown.la.gov.

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