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Maurice Chief of Police Guy Nerren has started a program that will reward good drivers.

Maurice Police Chief kicks off program to thank good drivers

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 1:39pm

MAURICE — Chief of Police Guy Nerren and his officers work to keep the streets of the Village of Maurice safe.
Those who help make that job easier do not go unnoticed. Now, Nerren wants to thank people who are operating safely while traveling through Maurice.
During Wednesday night’s regular Maurice Board of Aldermen meeting, Nerren announced the “Operation Safe Streets” program.

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Some positives from Abbeville's first financial report of ‘21

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 1:06pm

Most of the first quarter of 2020 occurred prior to start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the full impact didn’t arrive until later in March.
With that said, comparing the first quarter of ‘20 to the first quarter of ‘21 shows some positives when looking at the City of Abbeville’s finances.
As its does after each quarter of the year, the Abbeville City Council heard a report on budget revenues and expenses. Steve Moosa of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick once again provided the report during a finance committee meeting last Tuesday.

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The Walls of Wonder Mural Dream Team - Pictured left to right: Horusz Ra, Shawn Romero, Jawell Devine, Dravian Evans, Darrel
Davis, and Roderick Darby.

Vermilion Arts Council participates in SOLA Giving Day

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 11:24am

The Vermilion Arts Council is once again pleased to announce its participation in South Louisiana Giving Day. This year all funds raised will go directly to the Walls of Wonder inner-city mural program.
With this exciting new endeavor, the VAC hopes to enrich the city of Abbeville with beautiful murals, designed and created by local artists, through collaboration with local residents.

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Rep. Ryan Bourriaque (right) addresses the police jury about House Bill 331. Brennan
Billeaud, who put up the digital sign, also talks with the police jury.

Fight over for residents on Abbeville islands

Sun, 04/25/2021 - 12:01am

The fight is over for the 165 residents who live on five “Islands” in Abbeville. The residents won.
Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza told the residents who attended a special called Police Jury meeting to talk about House Bill 334, that the city is pulling House Bill 334 from committee in Baton Rouge.

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Vermilion Parish Police Jury calls meeting to oppose Island bill

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:24am

The Vermilion Parish Police Jury is expected to join the fight in stopping House Bill 334.
Today at 6 p.m. in the Vermilion Parish Courthouse on the second floor, the police jury has called a special meeting to adopt a resolution stating that the police jury is not in favor of House Bill 334.
House Bill 334, written by local Rep. Ryan Bourriaque, aims to incorporate four pockets of land in the Abbeville City limits but not considered in the city. There are around 200 residents who live in those pockets, known as “Islands.”

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