Krewe de la Chambre Royale presented the royal court Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Gueydan Civic Center, during the Wild West Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. Members of the 2016 Krewe de la Chambre Royale’s royal court are, front row from left, Gabe Fluitt, and Laurine Boudreaux. Back row, Percy Lougon, Julie Lougon, Nick Hensgens, Stephanie LeBlanc, Queen Brenda Primeaux, King Randy Primeaux, Lana Marceaux, Roy Baker Sr., Timmie Melancon, and Logan Monceaux. Photo taken by: Stephanie Romero
The VC Lady Eagles are now 8-0 in district.
The Vermilion Parish School Board gave the approval to begin “thinking out of the box” as a way to improve the academics at two Abbeville elementary schools.
We don’t know about you, but we are tired hearing about how bad things are in Louisiana. Anybody with a lick of sense knows the state is in dire financial circumstances.
The Vermilion Parish School District is worried that if a charter school is built in Youngsville it may one day pull students from Vermilion Parish.
Phyllis Mouton
LAFAYETTE – One Acadiana (1A) has hired a remarkable leader to direct the development and execution of 1A’s government relations strategy, including advocacy efforts, lobbying activities, and coali
Anne Falgout speaks to members of FUEL Vermilion.
With Vermilion Parish not immune to the effects of the downturn in the oil and gas industry, economic development will be paramount to the area’s future.
MAURICE — Car burglaries cannot be completely prevented.
New chamber president Dr. Anita Carrere accepts an award from outgoing chamber president Sammy Frioux during the banquet.
The Vermilion Parish Chamber of Commerce, which has been around for 96 years, is taking a positive approach to the upcoming year by adopting the theme “Lets Shine Vermilion.”
The Abbeville Police are searching for this man. If you recognize him, call 893-2511.
Abbeville Police are actively looking for two suspects involved in a weekend shooting.
E.I. Sullivan, pastor at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Abbeville, serves as the guest speaker of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Abbeville.
Linked hand in hand, dozens gathered Monday morning to take part in what is a highlight of Abbeville’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual “Stump Service.”
Lysonia Robertson is the new principal at Herod Elementary in Abbeville.
Sometimes the best path through life is the one that you never exactly planned to travel.
The exhibit will be on display through February.
By Melissa Hargrave, Correspondent
It came in with a bang, and it left with a bang.
Erath’s Monette Bolden (20) is on her knees fighting for the ball with Kaplan’s Riley Frick. Alexis Lege of EHS looks on.
ERATH - The Erath Bobcats won their first district game in three seasons after beating the Kaplan Pirates, 53-35.
One Abbeville councilman is tired of seeing prime acreage at the Abbeville Chris Crusta Airport not being used to its fullest potential.
Ashley Erin LaCaze and Brad Andrew Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. Richard LaCaze of Scott, La. are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Ashley Erin LaCaze, to Mr. Brad Andrew Frederick of Erath, La.
Stephen Marshall “Marsh” LeBlanc died unexpectedly on January 23, 2016 at the age of 48. He was the youngest of 7 children born to Maxine Landry and Roland F. LeBlanc.
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