Vermilion Parish Government Day is a special project of the Area F American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
The project, co-sponsored by the Vermilion Parish School Board and the Parish Police Jury, has been operating for 54 years.
Mardi Gras committee members of the Kaplan Krewe Chic-A-la-Pie have been hard at work planning for the 2017 Ball.
Many people have already spent numerous hours behind the scenes in the planning and development process to ensure that the 2017 celebration will be fun-filled and entertaining.
Chic-A-la-Pie member volunteers plan and execute the entire ball, including selection and development of the theme, costume design, script writing, music selection and choreography, marketing, decorating, ticket sales, logistics and production.
CROWLEY - Mike Francis was sworn in by Judge John Trahan as District 4 Public Service Commissioner on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Acadia Parish Courthouse.
Francis, a Republican, is the founder of Francis Drilling Fluids, one of the oldest drilling fluid company’s on the Gulf Coast. Francis Drilling Fluids currently has locations in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Wyoming. The company’s headquarters is located in Crowley.
The Louisiana Military Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in Abbeville more than six years ago with the goal of honoring those from the state who have served this country.
As the state’s budget has continued to tighten during the last year, local efforts are being made to ensure that the doors to the museum remain open.
GUEYDAN - Just like other places in Louisiana, Gueydan has a Mardi Gras kick-off celebration. Gueydan’s Mardi Gras Krewe de la Chambre Royale is gearing up for the Annual Mardi Gras Ball that is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2017.
The Krewe will kick off the season with the annual Wine and Cheese Social held Saturday, January 7, 2017. The event will be held at the Gueydan Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend and meet Krewe de la Chambre Royale members and past Kings and Queens.
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Abbeville, LA 70510
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