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Accredited Communities: Abbeville, Crowley, Denham Springs, DeRidder, Donaldsonville, Franklin, Hammond, Homer, Leesville, Minden, Morgan City, Natchitoches, New Iberia, Old Algiers, New Roads, Ponchatoula, Ruston, Slidell, St. Francisville, Thibodaux, West Monroe and Winnsboro.

Abbeville Main Street receives 2023 Main Street America accreditation

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 1:18pm

Abbeville Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

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Kiwanis Club member Carlton Campbell (left) and Kiwanis Club President Scottie Gaspard present a donation check to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Mother Madge
McLain. The funds will go toward the St. Paul Episcopal’s school supply drive.

St. Paul’s helping kids get back to school

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:03am

Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is less than a month away.
School supply lists will soon begin to be checked off, with backpacks ready to go.
Unfortunately, for some, that process will not come easily. That is why numerous organizations and other groups rally yearly to collect school supplies for those in need.
Among those groups are St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parishioners in Abbeville.

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Seventy-one members of Vermilion 4-H attended 4-H University in Baton Rouge.

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Results of Vermilion Parish 4-Hers

Vermilion Parish 4-H Excels at State 4-H University

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:46am

State 4-H University is a culmination of a 4-H member’s year of hard work and dedication. Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork, decision making, problem solving, and resiliency. Each event offers members an opportunity for personal growth, skill mastery, and recognition for achievements.

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From left to right: Jazlyn August, -Jr. Miss Justice; Kensley Touriac- Jr. Miss Freedom; Miss Junior Juneteenth Queen Katelyn Touriac Miss Juneteenth Queen Brylee Batiste; Kyrie Touriac- Jr. Miss Justice; Karlesia Harris Jr. Miss Freedom.

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Alex'eia Bell said goodbye to her reign as 2022 Miss
Juneteenth.

Miss Juneteenth pageant held in Abbeville

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 12:07pm

The Vermilion Parish NAACP#6276 Miss Juneteenth pageant was held June 4, 2023, at Faith Hope Christian Fellowship chaired by Mrs. Katrina Harris.
Saying goodbye to her reign was Vermilion Parish NAACP#6276 2022 Miss Juneteenth Alex'eia Bell.
This year the pageant was open to Middle School and High School students. That created categories for Miss Junior Juneteenth and Miss Juneteenth queens.

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Nealy Atkins (right) accepting the Betty W. Robbins 2023 Volunteer of the Year award.

unior Auxiliary of Abbeville announces Volunteer of the Year

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:40am

Congratulations to Nealy Atkins for winning the Betty W. Robbins award at AEC for Volunteer of the Year
Many women have graced Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville with their talents, heart and drive for service throughout the years. Several have gone beyond the call of Chapter requirements and have shown a level of commitment that far exceeds the standard. One name stands out—Nealy Atkins. Nealy is a second year Associate Member who is the epitome of service, community and leadership.

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