According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, a high-speed chase resulted in an arrest of an Abbeville man.
Sheriff Couvillon stated that on the afternoon of Sept. 21, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a vehicle was reported to be driving recklessly on Jacqulyn Road.
A grass fire started in a field, north of Erath on Tuesday. Volunteer firemen responded to the fire. Three men were cited by the Sheriff's Office.
ERATH — Three people were cited for violation of the state’s burn ban.
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, at approximately 12:51 p.m., patrol deputies were dispatched to a fire off Wilmer Road, north of Erath, that got out of control.
Local fire departments were also dispatched to put the fire out.
Due to the dry conditions, the fire caused the closing of Wilmer Road while attempts to extinguish the fire continue.
Competitors in the Cattle Show can win buckles.
The Louisiana Cattle Festival and Fair Association is pleased to welcome back a staple component of the Louisiana Cattle Festival but with a new twist. The LA Cattle Festival Cattle Show, formerly known as the LA Cattle Festival Livestock Show, has been revamped to encompass exhibiting opportunities exclusive to showcasing various cattle breeds and showmanship categories only.
B.I. Moody III
It is with great sadness that Louisiana State Newspapers announce the death of our chairman , Braxton I. Moody III, age 97, of Crowley, who passed away on September 13, 2023.
Bobbie Jo Saltzman
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Bobbie Jo Saltzman, who was reported missing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, , has been located.
Couvillon announced the update on Friday morning (Sept. 15).
Saltzman’s remains were transported to Louisiana Forensics for an autopsy to determine cause of death.
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