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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish on August 5.
Agents cited Craig Hebert, 63, of Maurice, Eric Couvillion, 67, of Breaux Bridge, and Matthew Dehart, 31, of Abbeville, for taking over the limit red snapper, failing to keep saltwater finfish intact and intentional concealment of fish. Dehart was also cited for taking an undersized cobia.

Roslyn White has been the Mayor of Abbeville for 30 days. The Abbeville Meridional sent her five questions about her first 30 days in office.

Well, you have been the mayor of Abbeville for 30 days. Is it what you expected?

White: The first month has been great. It’s still really new and a bit surreal. It’s been mostly administrative, introductory meetings, and lots of paperwork. I’m really enjoying seeing “behind the curtain” and learning more about how our city works.

What has been the biggest surprise for you as mayor?

Leblanc Elementary teacher Kelly Stewart, one of the founding members of the French Immersion Program in Vermilion Parish, was recognized Saturday night at the 16th Annual Cecil Picard Educators Gala as the H.Norman Saurage award winner for 2022.
Stewart teaches English and Art to kindergartners and first graders in the French Immersion Program at LeBlanc Elementary.
This award, named after the founder of Community Coffee, is given to a nominated teacher who achieves in the classroom and goes above and beyond in the community.