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Pedestrian Killed on State Highway in Iberia Parish

Mon, 04/12/2021 - 11:11am

IBERIA PARISH – Shortly before 9 p.m. on April 11, 2021, Troopers responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana Highway 14 East near Old La 25 Road in Iberia Parish.
The crash claimed the life of 56-year-old Donald J. Derouen of New Iberia.
The preliminary investigation by State Police revealed Derouen was walking west in the westbound lane of LA 14 when he was struck by a westbound 2020 Honda Civic.

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SLCC ANNOUNCES SOME FACE-TO-FACE CLASS OPTIONS FOR FALL SEMESTER

Thu, 04/08/2021 - 10:45am

LAFAYETTE – As Acadiana sees decreases in COVID-19 cases and increases in the number of people getting vaccinated, South Louisiana Community College will be able to offer several sections of face-to-face classes this Fall.
Classes in these programs will offer some face-to-face sections this fall: Business, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Digital Media, and Louisiana Transfer.

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Clarence Fusilier holds up his right hand and puts his left hand on his own Bible for the swearing in. Swearing him in is Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Diane Meaux Broussard. The swearing in took place on the steps of the Vermilion Parish Courthouse in Abbeville.
Holding the Bible is Kendra Fusilier, Fusilier’s daughter. Pastor Walter August, Clarence’s brother, also attended.

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Clarence Fusilier signs the official swearing in documents with Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Diane Meaux Broussard. The signing took place on a TV tray outside of the courthouse.

Fusilier sworn in as new Erath alderman

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 1:56pm

On the Vermilion Parish Courthouse’s steps, Clarence Fusilier was sworn in as the new alderman for the Erath City Council.
What makes Fusilier’s swearing-in so special is because it was historic. He is now the first Erath black alderman.
His first meeting with the aldermen and Mayor Taylor Mencacci is April 12.
The swearing-in took place on the courthouse’s steps, with Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Diane Meaux Broussard swearing him in.
Also, there was Fusilier’s family, including his brother Pastor Walter August.

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