News
LAFAYETTE – United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that an Abbeville man was sentenced last week to 63 months in prison for accepting marijuana packages from California.
Michael “BJ” OBryan Jr.
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon a person wanted by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office in regards to a vehicle pursuit which ended in Vermilion Parish yesterday has been arre
It pays to be a good driver and beginning this weekend the Abbeville Police Department will be rewarding good drivers with gift cards.
Elise Mencacci, 9, has been in remission for three years after bring diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis at 3 years old.
ERATH - Elise Mencacci is a local 9-year-old who was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis at the young age of 3.
Santa will make an appearance at Saturday's parade in Abbeville.
The Annual Christmas parade in Abbeville will kick off on Saturday, December 8 at 6 p.m. Pictures with Santa will follow at the Magdalen Square Gazebo.
Sports
Taking a picture with the Rebel Cup from North Vermilion are Jacye Lombes, Hunter Hulin and Grant Touchet. Hulin and Touchet combined to score 12 goals over the weekend
The North Vermilion Soccer Team recently captured the 30th Annual Pineville High School Rebel Cup.
Erath’s Emiya Cormier dribbles while VC’s Jay Demouchet (left) and Ainsley Mallet close in on Cormier during the season-opener for both clubs. VC won 48-23.
North Vermilion Girls
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Nov. 19-21, Leroy)
Monday’s Games
Noon – Erath vs. Comeaux
1:15 p.m. – Elton vs. Northside
2:30 p.m. – Rayne vs Eunice
Jacques Touchet is showing the number of wins VC needs to win the school’s third state football title.
By Bruce Brown
Kaplan defensive lineman Ahston Gaspard celebrates after catching a punt that went for minus three yards and landed on Crowley’s three yard line. Photo by Brett Hebert.
Things are clicking at the right time for the Kaplan Pirates.
Kaplan players Shay Romero (62), Tyler Stelly, (36), Brayden Bass (10) and Braylon Romero (23) walk out onto midfield for the coin flp during a recent game.
KAPLAN - The Crowley Gents are on a five-game winning streak. The Kaplan Pirates are on a six-game winning streak.
After tonight, one of those streaks is going to come to an end.
Lifestyle
The Harringtons today.
Leo and Vernise Harrington will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends at their favorite restaurant, Lagneaux’s Seafood Restaurant in Lafayette, La.
Creighton John and Drusilla Rogers Trahan
Creighton John and Drusilla Rogers Trahan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Temple Terrace, Florida with an intimate dinner for two.
Mrs. Taylor Wilson
Miss Kasey Landry and Mr. Taylor Wilson were joined in holy matrimony during a nuptial Mass on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville.
Obits
ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Carmen Broussard Vincent, 90, will be held on Saturday December 15, 2018 at 1:00PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Eugene Tremie officiating.
Vermilion Today
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