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Newly elected Abbeville Councilman Neal Richard passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning at his home in Abbeville.
Visitation will be held at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on June 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Neal will be laid to rest at Saint Paul Cemetery in Abbeville.
Richard, 58, was the second-generation owner of Richard Meat Market on Park Avenue, located across the street from Park Restaurant.

James “Jay” Campbell, former Port Director of the Port of Vermilion, passed away early Sunday morning after an illness.
Campbell, 81, served as port director for nearly 40 years and retired just a few years ago.
Nick Gautreaux succeeded him and released a statement on behalf of the Port of Vermilion.

Registration for the next round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) opened at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and will include 3,000 grants.
During a press conference with Governor Jeff Landry, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple made the annoucement.
The registration period for this lottery will be open for three weeks, closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 19.