Front Page

LOOK AT THE SNOW! - While other communities in the area saw a few inches of snow on the ground last week, Kaplan did see a small amount in the early morning hours which quickly turned to rain. However, some vehicles that stayed outside overnight could be seen with an accumlation of snow on their hoods. More snow could be found in north Vermilion Parish.

Retirement, generally speaking, is a coveted period in life where one can finally hang up their career hat and slip into a more relaxed frame of mind.
For others, as in Kenneth Broussard’s case, retirement is just a gateway into a busier lifestyle!
Kaplan native Kenneth Broussard is the son of the Dorothy Broussard and the late Elie Broussard, Jr.
After graduating from Kaplan High School in 1968, Kenneth continued his education at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, formerly USL, where he reconnected with his now wife and Kaplan native, Myra Primeaux Broussard.

Two Kaplan residents are behind bars after a Vermilion Parish detective assisting the patrol division observed a suspicious vehicle at a paint and body shop located off of La. Hwy 167 north of Abbeville.
According to a news release by Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the detective was conducting routine patrol at approximately 4:23 a.m. when the officer observed suspicious activity at Allen’s Paint and Body Shop.
When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the suspect vehicle fled away.

Numerous Kaplan residents made the right decision to call the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office after receiving suspicious phone calls relating to their private bank accounts.
According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the concerned individuals received phone calls from unknown persons indicating their banks accounts had been compromised.
Couvillon stated these calls had originated from “spoofed” or untraceable numbers originating from foreign countries.

By Chris Rosa

PECAN ISLAND - Christmas is about four weeks away and you can not figure out what to give your outdoor person for Christmas? How about the largest hunting/fishing camp in Louisiana?
It is located in a prime duck and fishing area in Louisiana. It’s right off a state highway and minutes away from the marsh. Space is no problem. There are 39,000 square feet under roof on five acres of land.

TURKEY GIVEAWAY - The Mayor and City Councilmen for the City of Kaplan personally donated turkeys to all city employees last week. The turkey giveaway was to show appreciation and thanks for all the work city employees do. Shown are Officer, Chase Bendandi and Councilmen Jerry Touchet, Kevin Guidry and Kirk Champagne.