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I am happy to announce that I’ve qualified, and I am seeking another term as Councilwoman for District D. Though challenging at times I've thoroughly enjoyed every moment of public service. I can without hesitation say that I've represented each of you with honor, decency, and integrity. I've fought for the things that I knew my District deserved. In the midst of difficulty and being misunderstood or judged harshly sometimes, I’ve managed to remain humble and do my job.
Since being elected I made it a priority to connect with constituents and listen to their concerns. I've worked tirelessly with organizations, held successful school drives for three years, and devoted my time to making sure that the children in my district were not forgotten.
I'm proud of my accomplishments as a 1st time Councilwoman. No one-elected official knew it all on day one of the job, however I went in on day one with a ready mind and have been busy ever since for the people whom I serve. Over the past 3 1/2 years I have successfully secured funding for an automatic transfer switch for generator for the storm water pump at the retention pond to alleviate flooding. I’ve extended beautification to Martin Luther King Drive with the installation of striping and new street signs. In the year 2020 I made a request for funds to be allocated to McKinnley Scott Park for upgrade and renovations. The Mayor and Council agreed and allocated $175,000 toward renovation of the structure. (McKinnley Scott had not received this type of renovation since the existence of the Pavillion 31 years ago). Other parks of interest in District D were found with dilapidated picnic tables and without a water source for the kids. I was able to secure funding for a picnic table and the installation of a drinking water fountain.
The future plans for District D will include a comprehensive plan that will address infrastructure, an economic plan that will encourage businesses to explore opportunities within our city, and create jobs for our citizens. It is my goal to work with the Mayor and Council to engage our youth into participating in sporting events within the City.
In closing, I would like to thank the many constituents that have reached out to extend their overwhelming support to me, to all the Constituents of District thank you for honoring me with the privilege of representing you. I look forward to meeting and talking with you all in the coming weeks.

Respectfully,

CW Terry Broussard

Wayne Landry Sr., councilman for District D, is seeking your vote on March 26, 2022.
He will be the leader and servant to his constituents of the city of Abbeville. Landry’s community involvement over the years will give him the knowledge and experience to properly serve the people of District D. More must be done to end the crime, violence and drugs that are killing our people, young and old.
As a former councilman, I secured millions of dollars for sewage, street improvements, street lighting, drainage and flood protection. When elected I will work aggressively to bring more improvements to our district. Much more needs to be done in District D.
I currently serve on the Abbeville Housing Authority Board, NAACP, Herod Village Board of Directors and retired from the Vermilion Parish Library Board after 10 years of service.
I graduated from Abbeville High School in 1971 and served in the US Army from 1975 to 1978. I was a social worker/youth counselor for the Gulf Coast Social Services for 30 years.
My parents were the late George and Virginia Landry. I have been married to Catherine Joseph Landry for 26 years, and we are the proud parents to Shyla Joseph, Joshua Joseph, Javion Joseph, Shawayne Landry, Wayne Landry Jr. and Tawanna Mouton. We have nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Please give me the opportunity to serve our district again as your councilman and allow me to work with our new mayor and council members. I humbly ask for your vote and support.

November 14, 1931 ~ January 31, 2022

ABBEVILLE — Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Anna Lou Hebert Touchet, 90, who died Monday, January 31, 2022. She will be buried alongside her late husband in St. Paul Cemetery. Reverend Donald Bernard will officiate the services.
She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth W. Touchet and his wife, Liz of Erath, and Kevin P. Touchet and his wife, Kim of Abbeville; grandchildren, Chasity Touchet, Christopher Touchet and his wife, Dani, Karinda T. Hebert and her husband, Cody, Heather T. Cornner and her husband, Shawn, Krystal T. Strother and her husband, Toby, and Hunter R. Touchet; fourteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother, Claude Hebert; and three sisters, Claudia Nell Frederick and her husband Norman, Anna Belle Rost, and Pappia Dell Trahan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Pierre Touchet; daughter, Katherine Touchet; parents, Evence Hebert and the former Louise Campbell; brother, Edward Hebert and his wife, Shirley; sisters, Elva Jane Hebert and Verna Mae Hebert; brothers-in-law, Russell Trahan and Utice Rost; and sister-in-law, Audrey Hebert.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

ABBEVILLE – A celebration of life for Goldie Bengtson, 65, was held Monday January 31, 2022 at 7 p.m. in David Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph Williams officiating.
Visitation was held Monday January 31, 2022, from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Goldie, known as Mom by her children, was a Loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Wife whom always cared more for others than she expected in return.
She enjoyed travelling while acquiring many antiques and collectables, loved watching her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, and will be remembered for her love of a good card game. Mom wanted to spend as much time as possible together as a family and was there whenever we needed. Christmas time was her favorite time of year where she would excessively decorate every room that she could in the house, and her yard.
Her love of sports was amazing to us all, as she usually was the first to holler Who Dat when the Saints were on and was also quick to rub in our faces when the Alabama Crimson Tide was going to beat LSU. She was all of our biggest fan and wasn’t shy about telling everyone how proud she was of each and every one of us.
Her laugh was very distinct and contagious as well. If she thought something was funny, her cackling laugh alone would make it hysterical. She had a very bright personality that we will always cherish.
Spending most of her adult life as a Caregiver, she loved sitting children of others as well as almost all of her Grand and Great Grandchildren. She said recently that nothing was more rewarding than seeing almost everyone grow up to be responsible adults. We still don’t know which of the many she was referring to when she said almost.
She was loved by all and will be missed dearly. In one last dedication to you Mom, Roll Tide!
This isn’t a goodbye, it’s see you later!!!
Survivors include her husband of 30 years Leslie “Les” Bengtson of Abbeville; her children Coby Bengtson and his fiancée’ Renee Bertrand of Leroy, Nicole and her husband Garrett Schneider of Lafayette, Becky and her husband Rusty Maddie of Maurice, Jessica Lewis of Baton Rouge, Todd and his wife Danielle Bengtson, of Abbeville, Ryan and his wife Julie Bengtson of Abbeville, Colby and his wife Chrystal Bengtson of Abbeville, and Sean and his wife Christina Bengtson of Nunez; twenty three grandchildren and six great grandchildren; one brother Melvin and his wife Karen Trahan of Kaplan.
Goldie was preceded in death by her parents Elvie and JoAnne Boudreaux Trahan; and her brother Lovelace Trahan.
Condolences may be sent to the Bengtson family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home 2600 Charity St. 337-837-9887 was in charge of arrangements.