NEW ORLEANS, La. – Two of the 13 men aboard the offshore platform that caught fire Thursday morning are from Gueydan. One is 28-year-old Joseph Breaux of Gueydan, one of the workers on the Vermilion Block 380 oil platform. The other is Dewey "Lou-Lou" Dupuis from Gueydan. Both were being taken to Terrebonne General Hospital for evaluation. ... full story
Derouen: Class Act Student of the Week This week’s Vermilion Parish’s Class Act Student of the week is VC senior Jeane Derouen. Her parents are Harvey and Antoinette Derouen. What has been the most memorable thing, thus far, that has h...
Task Force cracks down on cocaine Agents with the Vermilion / Municipal Narcotics Task force along with Abbeville Narcotics agents ended up in a short chase earlier this week after receiving information about possible illicit narc...
Alligator found in chicken yard near Meaux MEAUX – Martial d’ Augereau thought he had seen every wild animal possible living in the Meaux area for the last 15 years. There have been foxes, birds, a bobcat, possums , and snakes to ...
Delcambre couple arrested for possession of child pornography DELCAMBRE – A Delcambre couple was arrested by the Louisiana State Police and charged with possession of child pornography. Back in March, the State Police got info indicating that Chris...
Louisiana seafood safe to eat “Not only is Louisiana seafood safe to eat, I ate some boiled crabs Friday night.” That was the statement made by Dr. Jim Guidry, Officer for the the State Department of Health and Hospitals at th...
School Board looking at $3 million shortfall for this school year At Monday night’s meeting, the Vermilion Parish School Board’s Finance Committee learned of a $3 million shortfall with the proposed budget for the general and special revenue funds for the 2010-2...
17 men plead guilty to shrimp violations on Sabine N.W.R. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ( LDWF ) Enforcement Division’s Special Operations Unit in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS ) federally charged ...
Gentlemen, and ladies, dip your paddles LSN ST. MARTINVILLE – Entries are starting to come in for the inaugural running of the Tour du Teche, including the second-place winner of last month’s 340-mile race across the state of Missou...
Ville Platte team ready for run in All American Futurity Two Evangeline Parish residents, the father/son team of John L. Soileau and Darrel Soileau, will soon enter a new chapter in their quarter horse racing careers by competing in the All American Fut...
VC travels to Westminster for opener The Vermilion Catholic Eagles haven’t played a scrimmage nor did they participate in a jamboree. It’s been a while since the Eagles have had an opportunity to see a different uniform on the field....
Bobcats begin on road Erath Bobcats head coach Destin Dieterich is not familiar with Berwick High. He knows the team. The Bobcats opened last season with a 28-12 win over Berwick in Erath. As far as traveling to Berwic...
Pirates stay home to open regular season KAPLAN — The Kaplan Pirates had a chance to play their jamboree game in the comfortable confines of Ed Douglas Memorial Stadium. The Pirates are back there tonight as they open the regular seaso...
Kaplan Police Report 08/20/10 Sandy Alatorre, 34, 1716 Vets. Mem. Dr., Kaplan, was cited with general speed law. Shane Duhon, 36, 1108 N. Hebert, Kaplan, was cited with stop sign violation, suspended license, and no ...
Abbeville Arrest Report for August 27-30 Coy James Breaux DOB : 11/21/1972 Charge: Two counts of stalking Johnny Del Carter DOB : 9/24/1957 Charge: Disturbing the peace by fighting Rashanda Renee Evans D...
Abbeville Police Call Log for August 27-29 August 27, 2010 S. Shireview A vehicle appeared to have been looked through, but nothing was taken. Officers found the side door slightly open. The owner did not want to take any further action. ...
MAISON DU MONDE: Maison du Monde residents recently enjoyed a day out at the home of Lloyd and Irene Miller. The Millers opened up their home for the residents to enjoy a bingo picnic.
Vermilion Arts Council awards Jordan Racca The Vermilion Arts Council recently honored Jordan Michael Racca, son of Lionel and Angela Racca of Erath, by selecting him to serve as “Young Artist of the Year” for the 2010 Carousel of Arts Fes...
Nolia Viator Nolia Viator June 29, 1917 ~ September 2, 2010 Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Nolia ...
Joseph “Stut” Stafford Boudreaux Joseph “Stut” Stafford Boudreaux December 18, 1937 ~ August 28, 2010 Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4, 2010 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Ca...
Joseph Willis Romero Joseph Willis Romero Erath – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Joseph Willis Romero, 92, at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father...
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