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Abbeville Man Dies in Vermilion Parish Crash

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 9:57am

VERMILION PARISH – At 9:15 a.m. on September 26, 2023, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 82 near Alcide Circle in Vermilion Parish.
The crash took the life of 44-year-old Nicholas Ray Seaux of Abbeville.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Seaux was driving a 2016 Toyota Tundra east on LA 82. For reasons still under investigation, the Tundra exited the roadway to the left and struck a tree.

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Holding up the 10-foot long alligator hide are agents David Sanford, Lucas Hildago and Derek Logan.

Morgan City man cited for hunting alligator illegally in Vermilion Parish

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 9:47am

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Morgan City man for an alleged alligator hunting violation on Sept. 17 in Vermilion Parish.
Agents cited Clifford Roberts, 58, for taking an alligator from an unapproved area.

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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.

Vermilion Parish: Three cited for violating burn ban

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 9:31am

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.

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Competitors in the Cattle Show can win buckles.

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Cattle Festival announces Cattle Show & BB Gun Tournament

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 11:34am

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.

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