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LeBlanc Elementary French Immersion students lead the parade downtown Abbeville.

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A crowd gathered at Magdalen Square for the opening ceremonies.

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Ryan Abshire and Jason Harrington, members of the Envies band, performed at the Grand Reveil Acadien Saturday in Abbeville.

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Jackie and Douglas Vincent of Erath stand under the Erath booth that highlighted the town of Erath’s history. They are standing behind the Hadacol’s collection collected by their son, the late Robert Vincent.

Vermilion Parish showcased: Great Acadian Awakening kicked off in Abbeville on Saturday

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:52pm

The Grand Reveil Acadien/Great Acadian Awakening will undoubtedly end up as its name indicates.
On Saturday, Abbeville and Vermilion Parish helped set a tone for the multi-day event.
Downtown Abbeville served as the site for the opening ceremonies for the event, held every five years and initially scheduled for 2020. From morning through Saturday night, music, food, and a celebration of Cajun culture filled Magdalen Square.
Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White said she is proud of the work everyone involved put in to highlight the area in front of the Cajun world.

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Lauren Bercier (Junior Achievement of Acadiana Board President), Dr. Vincent June (SLCC Chancellor), and Paula Dawson (President of Junior Achievement Greater Baton Rouge and Acadiana) signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations

SLCC, Junior Achievement team up to provide tuition discounts

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 11:16am

A new partnership offers tuition discounts for some Junior Achievement students at SLCC’s campuses.
Junior Achievement of Acadiana and South Louisiana Community College have teamed up for the program, which is part of the JA Be Entrepreneurial Program.

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The Abbeville City Council made a move on Tuesday that could open the door for more food trucks coming to the city.

Abbeville Council votes to lift food truck moratorium

Fri, 09/23/2022 - 11:29am

Food trucks can make dining a unique experience.
More could soon be making their way to Abbeville.
During Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Abbeville City Council voted to lift its moratorium on food trucks, which had been put in place not long after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Roslyn White said the timing is appropriate.
“The moratorium was put in place because of COVID and the government’s restrictions on restaurants,” White said. “I think that’s now subsided. I think the timing is right, but it is a vote of this council.”

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