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MAURICE — For Matthew Trahan, receiving the chief of the Maurice Volunteer Fire Department’s torch came unexpectedly following a tragedy.
Trahan carried that torch proudly for more than 21 years. Now, Trahan is proud to hand that torch to a new leader.
Trahan recently announced his retirement as Maurice fire chief, with David Landry taking the helm.
“There comes a time,” Trahan said, “no matter what you do for a living, that you have to pass that torch.”

MANDEVILLE – In any typical year, you'd find all of the Everyday Heroes Award recipients in a ballroom during the Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference, sharing a meal, celebrating, and swapping success stories. 2020; however, was not a typical year. Due to the COVID pandemic, Keep Louisiana Beautiful shuttered its traditional awards banquet for a virtual presentation and announcement.
Abbeville’s Charlene Beckett is among this year’s honorees.

Outstanding Affiliate Director Award | Charlene Beckett, Abbeville

Williams Scholar Academy and Bethal’s Place will have a town hall meeting on Monday at Comeaux Recreation Center in Abbeville.
The meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m.
The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to allow community-wide participation related to the school and to provide transparency related to the Bethel-Herod Development.
On-site student registration for August 2021 will also be available.
Student registration and teacher applications can also be submitted at wsascholar.com