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Mary Harris volunteers at the Christian Service Center. The Christian Service Center has helped Mary Harris get back on her feet after money was stolen from her after applying for jobs online.

Identity stolen

Tue, 06/22/2021 - 9:11am

Mary Harris’s life has been turned upside down after trying to better herself.
In April, 52-year-old Harris applied for a job online in hopes of making extra money. In the application process, she gave the company her personal information because she thought the company was real.
After learning she got the job, the company sent her a check for $2,950 to purchase the items she needed to start her new job, plus an advance for her salary. However, the first red flag went up when she tried to cash the check, and her bank did not cash the check because it was a fake company.

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Erath residents seek answers about flooding in housing authority neighborhood

Mon, 06/21/2021 - 3:20pm

ERATH — Residents who live in the Erath Housing Authority were looking for answers about the hold-up in elevating their houses.
It is known that the streets of North Lahasky and Dronet Street, north of the bypass, flood when there is a five to six-inch rain or a storm surge. A lot of rain means the streets flood, and the residents are trapped because there is only one way in and one way out of the Housing Authority.
There are around 100 people (26 families) who live in the housing authority.

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Abbeville looks at ‘Block Parties’

Mon, 06/21/2021 - 3:16pm

“Block parties” have become an increasing occurrence in Abbeville in recent weeks.
For some, the gatherings have become an increasing annoyance.
Abbeville City Councilwoman Terry Broussard, who represents District D, has heard from concerned constituents. Broussard brought some of those concerns to an Ordinance Committee meeting Tuesday evening. Broussard serves as the chair of the ordinance committee.

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Vermilion Parish School Board votes ‘No’ to charter school

Mon, 06/21/2021 - 9:17am

The Vermilion Parish School Board voted against a charter school entering Vermilion Parish for the second time in two years.
By a vote of 5-3, the school board said they were not in favor of a new charter school in the Maurice area.
Voting against the charter school were school board members Laura LeBeouf, Kibbie Pillette, Dale Stelly, and Charlotte Detraz.
Voting for the charter school were Christy Hebert, Chris Gautreaux and Jason Roy.

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