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An alleged feud between an Abbeville man and a 16-year-old has resulted in each being arrested for attempted murder.
On June 6, at approximately 6:19 p.m., patrol officers with the Abbeville Police Department responded to the area of Vernon Street and Schlessinger Street in reference to a “shots fired” call.

Casting for a Cause was formed to improve and maintain the financial strength of other essential charitable organizations, as a way of giving back to the community.
Each year, the 5 - member board will select a meaningful organization and/or cause to benefit from the proceeds of the annual fishing tournament. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention was selected as the beneficiary for the Casting for a Cause tournament which will be held on Thursday, June 13.

Despite some changes that had to be made, City of Abbeville officials feel they were able to maintain the best possible health insurance plan for employees and their families.
Lloyd Campisi, the city’s insurance broker, presented details of the renewal during last Tuesday’s regular city council meeting.
Councilman Brady Broussard Jr., who serves as the chairman of the city’s Insurance Committee, said after the meeting that the renewal faced a tougher road than in years past.