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Liz Touchet

Liz Touchet seeks to continue family legacy of public service

Elizabeth “Liz” Touchet has announced her candidacy for Vermilion Parish Police Jury, District 5 to succeed her husband Wayne Touchet who passed away last year.
She became the first female police juror to take the oath of office in Vermilion Parish in July of 2022, when she was appointed to serve the remainder of her husband’s term.

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Update: Abbeville’s citywide water boil advisory has been rescinded

Update as of 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6: Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White announced Saturday morning that the citywide water boil advisory issued on Friday has been rescinded.
White said, “Water is safe per LDH (Louisiana Department of Health), however, customers may notice ongoing clarity issues including water color and mineral sediment until the clarifier can be repaired.”

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The city posted this message about the minor curfew going into
effect. It is one of several ways officials are getting the message out.

New Abbeville curfew begins

Beginning at 8:30 p.m. tonight, changes regarding the curfew for anyone under 18 will go into effect.
The Abbeville City Council approved the ordinance last month.
Among the changes are that those under 18 who are not accompanied by a parent(s), guardian(s), or other adult having the care and custody of the minor must be off the streets by 8:30 p.m., until 5 a.m., on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Former Lafayette, Vermilion Parish Educator Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint

LAFAYETTE — United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Jacob Conrad De La Paz is in federal custody pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by United States Magistrate Judge David J. Ayo on a federal criminal complaint for attempted production of child pornography. An initial appearance will be held in the John M. Shaw United States Courthouse on May 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. He has been held without bond.

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