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Abbeville High distance learning through Tuesday
Members of the Abbeville High administration, faculty and staff returned to campus on Monday after the Thanksgiving break.
However, they were the only people on campus.
Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler announced on Sunday that Abbeville High students would be operating virtually during the first two days of this week.
“Abbeville High will not be in session for the students,” Byler said in a social media post. “Abbeville High will be in a distance-learning model on Monday and Tuesday.
“No students will be at school through Tuesday.”
Maurice Aldermen approve pay increase for officers
MAURICE — Officers with the Village of Maurice have a little something to be thankful for this holiday season.
During its general meeting on Nov. 18, the Village of Maurice Board of Aldermen approved raises for current full-time officers as well as an increase for newly hired personnel. The Aldermen made the approval upon a recommendation by Chief of Police Guy Nerren.
The increase is $150 a month for both newly hired officers and those who are already with the department. The increase is effective for the pay period that began on Nov. 16.
Vermilion Parish Public schools going to hybrid schedule
After listening to Gov. John Bel Edwards place Louisiana back into Phase 2 due to a large increase in COIVID 19 cases, the Vermilion Parish Public School has decided to go back to the hybrid learning system for the next few weeks.
Edwards announced on Tuesday, and public school gathered Wednesday to figure out a game-plan.
Middle schools and high schools are going hybrid. Elementary students will continue to go to school every day.
Abbeville Police continues search for Logan Byron, 17; he left home in September 2020
Members of the Abbeville Police Department are continuing an effort to reunite a runaway with his family.
Abbeville Chief of Police William Spearman said Logan Byron, 17, ran away from home on Sept. 16, 2020, after an argument with his family. Byron has been listed as a runaway in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Spearman said on Tuesday afternoon that the department has no reason to believe that Byron has been harmed.
“Logan is just staying on the run,” Spearman said.