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Javontae Veney

Abbeville Police searching for suspect in connection to Tuesday’s shooting that killed teen

​On Nov. 4, detectives obtained warrants for Davion Markell Sneed and Javontae Veney for their roles in a homicide on November 3, 2020 in Abbeville.
Within 30 minutes of the public release of his information, Davion Sneed turned himself into the Abbeville Police Department and wanted to speak to detectives regarding the incident. Sneed was interviewed by detectives. Based on new evidence, including speaking to detectives, the Abbeville Police Department had the warrant for Mr. Sneed recalled. Sneed was released without charge.

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Ryheem Veney

Man arrested for allegedly killing teen in Abbeville

At around 3:30 p.m,. officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the area of 411 Kibbe Street in reference to shots being fired in the area.
Upon the officer’s arrival, officers discovered a male victim laying on the ground in a nearby yard. The victim was identified by officers as a 16-year-old male juvenile from Abbeville. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office.

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Pictured from left: From Gulf Coast Bank: Jason C. Patout, senior Vice President; Patrick Patout, Chairman of the Board; and Paul Patout, President and CEO; from SLCC: Dr. Vincent June, interim Chancellor, Dr. Darcee Bex, interim Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs, Lawana Stokes, Gulf Area Campus Director, and Lana Fontenot, Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement.

SLCC honors Gulf Coast Bank as 2020 Benefactor of the Year

The SLCC Foundation is honoring a strong supporter of the community college and communities across Acadiana with its most prestigious award. The SLCC Foundation named Gulf Coast Bank its 2020 Benefactor of the Year through a small gathering at the bank’s home office on Nov. 2.
The College plans to recognize Gulf Coast Bank’s widespread impact throughout the Vermilion Parish and Acadiana communities during a ceremony later this year when it is deemed safe to gather.

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Tommy Frederick

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Ricky LaFleur

Frederick, LaFleur reach runoff for Division C Judge race in Vermilion Parish

There will be a runoff in Vermilion Parish for Judge in Division C of the 15th Judicial District.
Three candidates were vying for the open seat.
The two top vote-getters were Tommy Frederick, who received 40 percent or 9,875 votes. In second place and making the runoff is Ricky LaFleur, who had 36 percent or 9,041 votes.
Coming in third and not making the runoff is Andy Veazey, with 5,926 votes.
The runoff is set for Saturday, Dec. 5.

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Pam Blakely

Pam Blakely wins Mayor race in Delcambre

DELCAMBRE — Pam Blakely’s pink colors will be staying around Delcambre for another four years.
Blakely made history four years ago when she became the first female mayor of Delcambre. She beat long-time former mayor Carrol Broussard,
Broussard decided to run again this election, but got the same results.
Blakely won 57 percent of the votes (575 votes), while Broussard received 33 percent (279 votes).

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