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Lauren Trahan is the current executive director of The Nehemiah Projects of Acadiana Inc. (NPAI), a nonprofit formed to revitalize Acadiana’s communities, beginning with Abbeville.
She comes from an educational background and is passionate about seeing young men and women reach their potential and express their talents through education and dedication. She is the current gatekeeper of the organization, working to fulfill the mission that began with Pastor Walter August’s desire to give back to his hometown of Abbeville.

There’s always plenty of excitement surrounding the Louisiana Cattle Festival, as it is one of Abbeville’s main annual attractions.
Preparation for the 73rd Annual Cattle Festival, which will take place later this fall, is well underway.
That preparation is being led by a new face. Karen Guilbeau is the new Cattle Festival President. She takes over for Francis Plaisance, who held the role for 26 years.

After dedicating 26 years of being president of the Louisiana Cattle Festival, Francis Plaisance is no longer the president of the Cattle Festival.
Last month the Cattle Festival Board elected Karen Guilbeau as the new president. She was introduced at Tuesday night’s Abebville City Council Meeting.
Plaisance, meanwhile, posted something on his Facebook Page about serving as president for 26 years.