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Above and on below are the renderings of the upcoming Abbeville Readiness Center. Louisiana National Guard officials who spoke to the Rotary Club of Abbeville on Wednesday added, “The Louisiana National Guard thanks the legislators and the Department of Administration for making this project possible.”

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Louisiana National Guard Col. James Scott Slaven (left) speaks with Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White and Public Works Director Chris Gautreaux after the Rotary Club meeting.

New National Guard Readiness Center coming to Abbeville

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 12:17pm

There is a lengthy history with the Louisiana National Guard in Abbeville.
Plans are in place to ensure there is a bright future, too.
While still in the early stages, the National Guard will construct a new Defense Readiness Center in the city. This facility, designed to enhance the Guard’s operational readiness and response capabilities, will be located on city property near the Chris Crusta Memorial Airport. Officials with the National Guard signed a lease in February 2023.

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Two arrests made in connection to July 9 homicide in Abbeville

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:24am

The Abbeville Police Department and Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 8, at approximately 9:51 p.m.
Officers arrested Carlton Hills, 57, of 1401 Isreal Parker Dr. in Abbeville. He will be charged with 2nd Degree Murder, Obstruction of Justice, and other charges are expected. Abbeville Police also arrested Laticia Lewis, 41, of 1401 Isreal Parker Dr. in Abbeville. She is being charged with Principal to 2nd Degree Murder.

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The car chase ended when the driver lost control and crashed into the front of Cajun Claws Restaurant in Abbeville.

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The car crash caused damage to the inside of Cajun Claws.

Car chase ends with driver crashing into Cajun Claws in Abbeville

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 9:36am

On Sunday night, a high-speed car chase on Charity Street in Abbeville ended with a car crashing into the Cajun Claws Restaurant.
Abbeville Chief of Police Mike Hardy reported that Kevin Collins from Carencro was allegedly caught shoplifting at the Wal-Mart in Abbeville. After being spotted, Collins fled the store, prompting a high-speed pursuit by the police down Charity Street. It is estimated that speeds of more than 90 miles per hour were reached during the chase.

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Amanda Duhon farms in Vermilion and Lafayette parishes.

Vermilion Parish resident wins outstanding young farm woman of the year

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 10:56am

A Lafayette Parish sugar and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman. 
Vermilion Parish resident Amanda Duhon, 33, received the award at the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102nd Annual Convention in New Orleans on June 27, 2024.  Duhon is a first-generation sugarcane farmer and a fourth-generation cattle producer, but she said that wasn’t always the case.  

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