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Hi, my name is William “Bill” Spearman and I’m running for re-election as your Chief of Police.
A devoted Christian, I have been married to Marcella Mergist Spearman for 37 years, we have two wonderful children, Jessica Hebert, (Mrs. Glenn Hebert, Jr.) and Thomas W. Spearman, along with 6 wonderful grandchildren. I’m a graduate of Avon High School.
I joined the Abbeville Police Dept. as an Auxiliary Police Officer under Chief Minus Hardy. In August 1984 I became a full time officer.

Drivers who frequently utilize the downtown bridge in Abbeville will have a few more days of unencumbered travel.
Originally scheduled for Nov. 1, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the closure has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 8.
The Old Abbeville Bridge in will be closed p.m. beginning Nov. 8 through Sunday, December 12, weather permitting. This closure will take place daily from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce hosted the second annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon that took place on Friday.
The sold-out event took place at the LSU Ag Center and highlighted this year’s theme, “Energize. Ignite. Celebrate. We’re Better Together,” intending to energize attendees, ignite their desire for growth, leadership and involvement and to celebrate those that lead in their respective roles in the community.