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Three Erath queens

ERATH HOMECOMING QUEENS - On the left is Erath High’s first-ever homecoming queen, Mrs. Isa Katherine Sandoz Landry. She was named queen in 1950. In the middle is this year’s homecoming queen Isabel Esteb. On the right is last year’s homecoming...

North Vermilion celebrates after the overtime win.

North Vermilion Patriots turn the tables with overtime win at AES

By Bruce Brown Special to The Meridional YOUNGSVILLE – What a difference a year can make. Last season, the North Vermilion Patriots came out on the short end of an overtime battle – one solitary point – to the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators. It was...

The Kaplan defense tries to stop Church Point.

Church Point beats Kaplan for second straight year

CHURCH POINT - For the second straight year, the Church Point Bears have the Kaplan Pirates’ number. Last year Church Point beat Kaplan in Kaplan. On Friday, the Bears took care of business and beat Kaplan 20-6. No Pirate running back rushed for...

VC defense teams up to stop Abbeville running back Derrian Harrison. IN the photo are VC's Jacques Touchet (7), JP Summers (15) and Andrew Marceaux (13).

VC too much for Abbeville; VC coaches able to play every player

With the game being over at halftime against the Abbeville Wildcats, Vermilion Catholic coaches had somewhat of a challenge in the second half. VC led 28-0 at halftime against the Class 3A Wildcats and cruised to a 49-14 win. As a way to preserve...

Erath High Homecoming Court

Photo courtesy of Missy Rosa The 10 Erath seniors who made the 2019 Homecoming Court are: (Back row at top) Leah Belanger, Whisper Reyes, Julia Toups, Jenna Dirk. (2nd row) Kennedi Alario, Izzy Esteb, Rilee Grace Stutes, Audrey Chevenert, (Bottom...

The Wildcats will try and beat VC on Friday.

Abbeville /VC meet for the first time in football

The date of Sept. 20, 2019 is now historical in Vermilion Parish’s high school football history. On Friday the Abbeville High Wildcats play the Vermilion Catholic Eagles in football. It will be the first time in parish history these two teams meet...

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Erath High Homecoming Court

Photo courtesy of Missy Rosa

Jeremy Alford

ANALYSIS: Third-party watch underway in insurance race

In a statewide race that’s drawing very little coverage from the mainstream press, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon appears to maintain a traditional incumbent's edge over challenger Tim Tem

18-Wheeler Tanker Driver Killed in Crash in St. Landry Parish

LEBEAU – Shortly after 1:30 pm on September 18, 2019, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle crash on LA 361 near LA 71 in St. Landry Parish.

App to fight crime: Abbeville Police Dept. introduces phone app to help citizens provide tips

The Abbeville Police Department is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips fro

New French teacher Magali Forêt helps the students at LeBlanc Elementary.

LeBlanc Elementary’s French Immersion program off to good start

“Un, deux, trois! C’est bon pour moi,” says Madame Forêt as each student gets a drink of water.

Sports

North Vermilion celebrates after the overtime win.

North Vermilion Patriots turn the tables with overtime win at AES

By Bruce Brown

Special to The Meridional

The Kaplan defense tries to stop Church Point.

Church Point beats Kaplan for second straight year

CHURCH POINT - For the second straight year, the Church Point Bears have the Kaplan Pirates’ number.

VC defense teams up to stop Abbeville running back Derrian Harrison. IN the photo are VC's Jacques Touchet (7), JP Summers (15) and Andrew Marceaux (13).

VC too much for Abbeville; VC coaches able to play every player

With the game being over at halftime against the Abbeville Wildcats, Vermilion Catholic coaches had somewhat of a challenge in the second half.

The Wildcats will try and beat VC on Friday.

Abbeville /VC meet for the first time in football

The date of Sept. 20, 2019 is now historical in Vermilion Parish’s high school football history.
On Friday the Abbeville High Wildcats play the Vermilion Catholic Eagles in football.

Ryan Hebert and Julie Broussard Grisaffe

Two to be inducted into Erath Hall of Fame

ERATH - The Erath Backers Club is proud to announce the selection of two individuals for induction into the Erath High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Lifestyle

CPE’s STAR students of the month

Cecil Picard Elementary students were selected as the STAR Students of the Month for August.

Baby Announcements for Sept. 22

Miracle Lynette Ava Gage
A daughter, Miracle Lynette Ava Gage, was born Friday, September 13, 2019, at Abbeville General to Sada Lynette Gage and Anthony Drew Lee Head from Abbeville.

2019 Crown Bearer Ian Fernandez and 2019 Flower Girl Janie
Broussard.

Dozier selects crown bearer, flower girl

Dozier Elementary First graders Janie Broussard and Ian Fernandez were selected as the 2019 Flower Girl and Crown Bearer for Erath High’s 70th Homecoming Celebration on September 20, 2019.