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The 2017 North Vermilion High Homecoming Court -- Front: Breelyn Brigola, Bridgett Miller, Haley Nguyen, Savannah Ledford, Mallory Desormeaux, Monique Broussard Back: Katherine Meyers, Kaylee Lope
This plaque now hangs in the Erath Police Department.
A special ceremony was held a year later to the date of the death of Erath Chief Police Gerald Hebert.
Part of the fence that is currently around the pond will be moved to do some work at the new park in Abbeville.
While the finished product remains at least a couple of years away, the City of Abbeville is taking steps to develop Lafitte Drive-in Park.
No one likes a tie. In the sports world, they have come up with ways to break a tie by going into overtime or playing extra innings.
In addition to assisting local businesses with their needs, the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is tasked with helping potential businesses find a place to be successful in the parish.
Sports
CLASS 5A
Rec Pts PV
1, West Monroe (6) 3-0 114 1
2, John Curtis (3) 2-1 103 2
3, Evangel (1) 1-1 99 3
4, Rummel 2-0 90 4
5, Acadiana 3-0 80 5
VC's Drew Lege, a freshman, was 10 of 19 passing for 178 yards. It all happened in the second half, against EHS.
Who would’ve thought a freshman would be the one to come into the game to help knockoff the Class 3A Erath Bobcats.
North Vermilion’s Cooper Derouen (left) is able to hang on and make a tackle in the first quarter.
YOUNGSVILLE – A season marked by early promise has taken a sobering turn for the North Vermilion Patriots.
JEANERETTE - The first half went well for the Abbeville Wildcats on Friday against the Jeanerette Tigers. The second half did not go as well as the first half.
King Spencer Broussard takes a picture with Gueydan Homecoming queen T’Nia Leger.
GUEYDAN - The Gueydan Bears won their homecoming game in impressive fashion, beating South Cameron, 45-23, on Friday.
Lifestyle
Sherry Viator Barras and William A. Barras Ill recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Installed as the new Abbeville Lions Club officers for the 2017-2018 year include (front row) Elaine Hebert - 1st Vice President; Bernice Hebert - Board Member; Lenis Hebert - 3rd Vice President (second row) Norma Theall - 2nd Vice District Governor; Christine Sonnier - Treasurer; Felecia Gaspard - Board Member; Maxine Hardy - Secretary; Jeffrey Cessac -Board Member (back row) Roy Credeur - First Vice District Governor; William Arceneaux - District Governor; Brent Sonnier - President; Mike Russo - Tail Twister and Jeffrey Faulk -2nd Vice Governor and Kevin Miller - Lion Tamer.
From L-R: Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville recently selected the following Officers and Chairman for the 2017-2018 year to provide leadership and carryout the mission of the organization: Shelly Libersat, Ex- Officio; Megan Landry-Lalande, Assistant Treasurer & Public Relations Chairman; Hollie Nelms, President; Tara Duplantis, Vice President & Provisional Trainer; Tanya Istre, Treasurer; Jamie Hebert, Membership Chairman. Not pictured: Donna Touchet, Secretary; RaeLynn Klein, Education Chairman.
Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville (JA of Abbeville) recently selected Officers and appointed Chairman to complete their Executive Board for the 2017–2018 year.
Obits
ABBEVILLE – Funeral services for Joseph Walker, Sr. “Mr. Blue” is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
Lloyd Gabriel Richard, Jr. of Louise, TX passed away on Friday September 15, 2017 at the age of 67 at Harbor Hospice after a lengthy hospitalization.
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