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Sen. Bob Hensgens to play key roles in Energy, Environmental Councils

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 1:10pm

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Senator, Bob Hensgens (R-Gueydan) of District 26 has been appointed to positions on two significant councils, furthering his commitment to advancing energy and environmental initiatives in the state.
Firstly, Sen. Hensgens has been chosen to serve on the LSU Center for Energy Studies Advisory Council.
“In my district, the oil and gas industry forms the backbone of our community, and it is a great honor to contribute to a council that seeks to advance research and policy for the betterment of Vermillion and Acadia Parishes,” said Hensgens.

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Cole Henry

Cole Henry named Gueydan Postmaster

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 2:04pm

GUEYDAN – The next generation has arrived at the Gueydan Post Office with newly-appointed Postmaster Cole Henry, 25.
“My recent promotion is my most rewarding because it was my goal to become a postmaster when I first became employed," says Henry. "It is a dream come true to help and serve the American people."
Henry started his postal career in 2017 as a City Carrier Assistant in Jennings. He went on to become a regular carrier and a supervisor before being appointed postmaster.

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Kim Marousek (standing, right), director of planning for CPEX, makes a presentation during Tuesday’s special Abbeville City Council meeting. Listening to the presentation are (seated L-R) Mayor Roslyn White, Councilman Brady Broussard Jr., Councilwoman Terry Broussard and Councilman-at-Large Carlton Campbell.

Abbeville City Council approves CPEX to help make ordinance modifications for nuisance codes

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:36am

Abbeville officials are looking to make ordinance modifications to nuisance codes to allow those to work more effectively and efficiently.
It’s a time-consuming process that will be made easier with the help of the Center For Planning Excellence (CPEX). During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Abbeville City Council approved hiring the Baton Rouge-based group to create a plan. The council approved $20,000 for the work.

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Teens arrested for possible vehicle burglaries in Vermilion Parish

Thu, 07/27/2023 - 9:49am

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, in the early morning hours on Monday, patrol deputies responded to a complaint of a vehicle burglary in progress in a subdivision near the Abbeville Airport.
The investigation led deputies, VPSO K9, Criminal Investigations Division and Narcotics investigators to a nearby motel where numerous juveniles and two adults were detained.
During initial interviews, it was determined that two of the three juveniles were the suspects in the attempted burglary.

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