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The turf field at Sellers Field in Abbeville.

Abbeville Councilman shares concerns about return on turf investments at A.A. Comeaux

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:58am

In 2022, the city of Abbeville added turf to the infields at A.A. Comeaux Park to enhance the facilities and become more competitive in attracting tournaments.
The city utilized $3 million in revenue bonds to fund the project. During the Abbeville City Council meeting on Jan. 6, Councilman Francis Plaisance said he has some concerns about what return the city is receiving on that investment.

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The Erath band takes group photo after winning it all

Erath High marching band wins state title

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 11:28am

ERATH – A simple dare led Erath High band director Kenny Broussard and his band to a state title.
Before the band season kicked off, Broussard got a challenge from a college buddy who dared him to teach his band a fancy skit with an Italian twist.
During the show, the band played Italian songs and served pizza, meatballs, and spaghetti at an Italian restaurant setting.
The performance was titled “Bouon Appetitio,” which means “Enjoy Your Meal With Loved Ones.”

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Abbeville High homecoming queen Keira Gordan waves to the crowd.

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VC homecoming queen Ali Broussard waves to the crowd during the parade.

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Here are the Abbeville High cheerleaders.

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Members of the AHS Class of 1975.

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Members of the AHS Class of 1965.

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Members of the AHS Class of 1980.

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Members of the AHS Class of 2000.

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VC classmates throw candy.

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VC student Porter Melder brought his goat on the float and carried it for the entire parade.

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VC' dancers and cheerleaders ride together.

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Members of the VC class of 2000 throw candy.

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Members of the VC Class of 1975.

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Members of the VC Class of 2005.

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Members of the VC Class of 1985.

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Dressed up as Swamp Boy is Cooper Son.

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The street by St. Mary Magdalen Church was full of VC students and family members.

Photos of VC and Abbeville High homecoming parade

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 11:12am

Here are photos of the Abbeville High ad VC homecoming parades this past Friday. The Abbeville High parade rolled first and then VC followed.

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Charles Levine, shown searching for Allen Bares’ killer in 2014, was a long time member the Sheriff’s Office and he once worked for the Abbeville Police Department.

Levine fondly remembered by Sheriff’s Office, Vermilion Parish community

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:03am

More often than not, when someone saw Charles Levine, he had a smile on his face.
The Vermilion Parish community is mourning the loss of Levine, who died in a crash that occurred last Friday morning. Levine, a retired deputy with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office, was 55.
On Friday, Sept. 12, shortly after a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 338 near Bonvillian Road in Vermilion Parish.

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