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Having working smoke detectors in a home can be invaluable.
While supplies are available, Abbeville residents can have two smoke detectors installed at no charge.
Through a program with the Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Abbeville Fire Department is taking requests for smoke detectors.
“We’ve done multiple rounds of this,” Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire said.
Anyone interested in the service can call 337-898-4277. The detectors will be installed and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

My name is Pres Summers and I am asking for your support to become your next Sheriff.
I was born and raised and currently live in Abbeville. I attended Mt. Carmel and graduated from Vermilion Catholic in 1990. I went on to graduate from USL with a degree in Criminal Justice in 1994. I also attended graduate school at LSU to work on a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I was hired by the Louisiana State Police and I became a Louisiana State Trooper in June of 1995.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal single vessel incident that occurred in Vermilion Parish on Dec. 3.
The body of Jeremy Stelly, 52, of Abbeville, was recovered from the Hebert Canal around 12:40 p.m. today, Dec. 5. His body was turned over to the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office to determine an official cause of death.