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Abbeville opens a ‘warming center’

The city of Abbeville will set up a warming center in the Recreation building at A.A. Comeaux Park.
The facility, which officially opened at 3 p.m. on Monday, will remain open until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The address for the warming center is located at 301 A.A Comeaux Memorial Dr. in Abbeville.
“If you know of anyone in the community who needs to get out of the elements,” Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White said, “please direct them to the recreation center.”
More information is available by calling 337-893-8550 for more information.

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This handicap van was parked in front of the Forsythes garage door despite it being a no-parking zone. The police were called and the driver was located and moved the van.

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Here is a Nissan truck that was parked and blocking the garage door. Once again, the police were called and the driver moved the truck.

Resident fed up with people not obeying ‘No Parking’ area downtown Abbeville

Worries have arisen within the Forsythe Family, who are in their 80s, regarding a parking problem in downtown Abbeville. They express genuine concern that if no action is taken, it may result in a loss of life for one of them.

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Vermilion Parish students stop by the fountain while touring the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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Vermilion Parish students tour McNeese State University in Lake Charles.

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Students learn about Southern University in Baton Rouge.

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Vermilion Parish students gather information about Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.

Vermilion Parish students visit different college campuses

College is a giant step in the lives of young people.
More than a dozen high school juniors and seniors in Vermilion Parish recently had an opportunity to step on multiple college campuses ahead of their future decisions.
Nehemiah Projects of Acadiana has helped students see college campuses through its newly created College Tours, part of its Pathways Forward program. Stops included the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Southern University in Baton Rouge, and Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.

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Jason and John Granger present a $2 million check to the Guide Dogs of America organization.

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Weldon Granger

$2 million donation: Granger family gives major contribution to Guide Dogs of America

Weldon Granger, an Erath High graduate, and his 10 siblings witnessed their father, Willis, tirelessly provide for and raise their family despite having only one functioning eye. Willis tragically lost sight in his left eye at the young age of 18 when a stray piece of metal from a lawnmower struck him in the eye.
Willis was also a World War II veteran.
Witnessing his father cope with the challenge of having only one eye had a profound impact on Granger.

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