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Capt. Robbie Pommier

Kaplan names Capt. Pommier interim fire chief

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 8:37am

KAPLAN — After meeting with the board of the Kaplan Fire Association, Mayor Mike Kloesel has appointed Captain Robbie Pommier to Interim Fire Chief effective immediately.
Captain Pommier is a 12-year veteran of the Kaplan Fire Department.
Mayor Kloesel said he has total confidence in Robbie’s leadership and ability to lead this department in a safe, effective and professional manner. “Robbie is excited for the opportunity to serve his community,” Kloesel said.

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Kaplan Mayor, Council agree to terminate fire chief

Wed, 05/05/2021 - 9:02am

KAPLAN — City officials met in Kaplan Monday evening to discuss the future of Fire Chief Jacob Mathiew.
During the special meeting, Kaplan City Council unanimously agreed and voted to terminate the fire chief, mainly, but not limited to, his temper.
Last month, the city placed Mathiew on suspension for two weeks. Mayor Mike Kloesel provided information during the meeting leading up to Mathiew’s suspension and ultimately his termination.

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Bernard Duhon throws as many 10 pound bags of rice into the cart as he can. Looking on are Robie’s employee Jennifer Meaux and Chris Duhon, president of the Rotary Club.

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Bernard Duhon was able to pick up $287 worth of groceries in a two-minute span at Robie's on Thursday morning. The groceries he picked up will be donated to the Christian Service Center in Abbeville. Also in the photo are Robies Manager Chris Richard, employee Jennifer Meaux, Bernard Duhon and Rotary President Chris Duhon.

Doing a great deed: Abbeville attorney donates items he grabbed in grocery-dash to the Christian Service Center

Mon, 05/03/2021 - 9:35am

Bernard Duhon is in decent shape, but when it comes to having to throw 10-pound bags of rice into a shopping cart in under two minutes, it was challenging.
Duhon, an Abbeville attorney, won the Abbeville Rotary Club drawing that allowed him to shop for two minutes at Robie's Food Center in Abbeville.
The idea is to grab as many items as possible and throw them into the basket in two minutes.

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Kalyn Akers has turned a “humble hobby” into a growing business, Sunny Akers Bread.

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Akers said things took off when she began to make king cakes.

Akers baking something special at Sunny Akers Bread

Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:01am

MAURICE — By now, you have likely tried something from Sunny Akers Bread.
If not, it’s not hard to find the numerous items created in Kalyn Akers’ kitchen. She’s a regular at markets, including the Abbeville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, where she will be on May 15. Her menu and schedule can also be found at www.sunnyakers.com.

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Seacor Power Search Effort conducted in Vermilion Parish

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 9:43am

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office’s PIO Eddie Langlinais, early Wednesday morning (April 28), the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office assisted the search efforts from the Seacor Power incident which occurred on April 13, 2021.
With the assistance from T & M Aviation, Inc., the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a low flying aerial search of the coastal areas of Vermilion Parish. Thus far, all search efforts by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office have resulted in no evidence to be found from the Seacor Power incident.

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