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Abbeville’s options when it comes to fast food have increased greatly in the last 10 years.
That will continue with the announcement that Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing one of its restaurants to Abbeville.
The Abbeville Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans during its meeting Tuesday morning. Later that day, the Abbeville City Council approved a tract division for the property on 101 Summers Dr. The restaurant will be across from McDonald’s, where the old Diamond Shamrock/Valero had previously been located.

Judge Marc T. Amy of the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, announced today of his decision not to seek reelection, concluding his 24 years of service on the Court at the end of this year.
“I wish to express my deep appreciation to the people of the Third Circuit, and especially my election district, for allowing me the great responsibility, honor, and privilege of serving as their Court of Appeal Judge,” said Judge Amy, who is from Abbeville.

It’s not closed just yet.
Originally set to close Monday morning, the Old Abbeville Bridge will be closing on Wednesday.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced last week that the Old Abbeville Bridge on La. 14 Business between LA 335 (South Henry Street) and North Main Street will be closed until further notice. Crews with DOTD will be conducting maintenance work on the bridge.
But that has changed because of Mother Nature. The bridge did not close and the state announced it will not close until Wednesday.