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The Tru-D robot adds to Abbeville General’s list of cleaning protocols.

Abbeville General Invests in UVC Technology to Ensure the Cleanest Environment Possible

Abbeville General has added the Tru-D UVC robot, a pathogen-eliminating UVC disinfection device, to its already extensive list of cleaning protocols to provide patients and staff with a germ-free health care environment.

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Vermilion school district will get $9.4 million from Federal Government

Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler has a plan for spending the $9.4 million that the Vermilion Parish School district will be getting, thanks to a whopping $1.1 billion in new federal assistance.
Louisiana landed $1.1 billion in federal aid — 13th most in the nation — when Congress approved its second stimulus plan on Dec. 27. However, the state is not sending out those dollars for now.
Districts will be able to spend 50 percent of their allocation starting in June and the other half starting in January 2022.

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Renfrow’s wife, Kristi, holds the bible as her husband takes on the responsibility as Councilman for the City of Kaplan. Pictured with them are Judge Jonathan Perry and Rhen and Reed Renfrow.

Mike Renfrow takes oath in Kaplan

KAPLAN - After Joyce Carbaugh decided not to run for the seat she took over when her huband John passed away last year, Mike Renfrow ran unopposed for the seat of Councilman for District B.
Renfrow was sworn-in by Judge Jonathan Perry before the city council meeting last Tuesday. A 23-year resident of the district he now represents, Renfrow’s background is as strong as his roots.

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Rockefeller Refuge is a popular place to fish and crab.

Rockefeller Refuge to reopen to public on March 1

Some public areas of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge will reopen Monday (March 1) the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. The refuge has been closed due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Laura on Aug. 29, 2020.
Although many public fishing areas, including piers and boat docks, will reopen Monday, there are some areas that remain closed or restricted because of ongoing repairs. Signage identifying those areas will be posted and users are asked to obey all restrictions. LDWF’s enforcement division will be monitoring the area.

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