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Update: Abbeville’s citywide water boil advisory has been rescinded

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 9:36am

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Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White announced Saturday morning that the citywide water boil advisory issued on Friday has been rescinded.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

Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:27am

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

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 11:00am

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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Comeback Campus(es): Indian Bayou, Leblanc and Seventh Ward earn distinctions from state

Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:04am

Hard work continues to pay off as three more schools in Vermilion Parish have earned the right to call themselves a Comeback Campus.
The Louisiana Department of Education recently recognized Indian Bayou Elementary, Leblanc Elementary and Seventh Ward Elementary.
“Congratulations to Indian Bayou Elementary, Leblanc Elementary and Seventh Ward Elementary who were distinguished for being a Comeback Campus,” Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler said.

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