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Three Men Cited for Possessing 49 Red Snapper in Vermilion Parish

Tue, 08/09/2022 - 10:49am

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish on August 5.
Agents cited Craig Hebert, 63, of Maurice, Eric Couvillion, 67, of Breaux Bridge, and Matthew Dehart, 31, of Abbeville, for taking over the limit red snapper, failing to keep saltwater finfish intact and intentional concealment of fish. Dehart was also cited for taking an undersized cobia.

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30 Days As Mayor: White answers five questions about being Mayor of Abbeville

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 11:43am

Roslyn White has been the Mayor of Abbeville for 30 days. The Abbeville Meridional sent her five questions about her first 30 days in office.

Well, you have been the mayor of Abbeville for 30 days. Is it what you expected?

White: The first month has been great. It’s still really new and a bit surreal. It’s been mostly administrative, introductory meetings, and lots of paperwork. I’m really enjoying seeing “behind the curtain” and learning more about how our city works.

What has been the biggest surprise for you as mayor?

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Kelly Stewart (right) receives the H.Norman Saurage Service Award from Donna Saurage.

Stewart wins H. Norman Saurage III Service Award

Fri, 08/05/2022 - 11:30am

Leblanc Elementary teacher Kelly Stewart, one of the founding members of the French Immersion Program in Vermilion Parish, was recognized Saturday night at the 16th Annual Cecil Picard Educators Gala as the H.Norman Saurage award winner for 2022.
Stewart teaches English and Art to kindergartners and first graders in the French Immersion Program at LeBlanc Elementary.
This award, named after the founder of Community Coffee, is given to a nominated teacher who achieves in the classroom and goes above and beyond in the community.

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Arrests made in connection to fatal Abbeville shooting

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 4:15pm

On July 14, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Abbeville Police Officers responded to the Stone Bridge Apartment Complex in reference to a shooting incident.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who was soon identified as 18-year-old Jazaylon Levy.
Levy was found suffering from a single gun shot wound and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

Louisiana officials devise safety plan after record number of auto crashes in 2021

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 9:48am

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced a new Strategic Highway Safety Plan this week following a record increase in fatal crashes in 2021.
Preliminary data shows a total of 971 people died in motor vehicle crashes in Louisiana last year, a 17% increase from the 828 fatalities in 2020. The jump marked the highest year-to-year percentage increase in fatal crashes since Louisiana started tracking the statistic, Gov. John Bel Edwards said.

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