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Water gets trapped on Lahasky Street because of the La. 14 Bypass. It is not uncommon for Lahasky Street to be closed due to high water

Erath moving forward to elevate Housing Authority apartments

Mon, 07/19/2021 - 10:55am

ERATH - It looks like the Erath Aldermen will accept the $2.2 million in grant money to elevate 13 homes in the Erath Housing Authority.
Earlier this year, HUD awarded the town $2.2 million to lift the homes. HUD will pay 98 percent of the cost. The Housing Authority agreed to pay the remaining $42,000 of what the HUD grant will not cover.

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Mayor Mark Piazza said water would have covered the sidewalk at the intersection prior to recent improvements.

City of Abbeville working on drainage issues

Mon, 07/19/2021 - 10:53am

Is that rain?
At the rate things have been going, it probably is.
Now, with the help of a recently completed drainage project, rain doesn’t mean the intersection of East Lafayette Street and South Louisiana Street will turn into a standing pond.
Abbeville City Councilman Brady Broussard Jr., who represents the area, said the project has already proven its worth.

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Last school year, teachers and students had to wear masks when they attended school. It is too early to know if they will have to wear masks again this upcoming school year.

Vermilion Parish Public schools have not reached a decision about wearing a mask

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 9:58am

Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler sent out a public notice to try and clear up rumors about students and employees having to wear a mask or not wear a mask, along with what will be COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year.
Thus far, no decision has been made by the public school system about if students and teachers will be wearing a mask in this upcoming school year, along with what will be the COVID-19 protocols.
“While there is an opinion that we are trying to hide information, I can guarantee you that is not the case,” Byler said.

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Abbeville Police Department team-up with Lafayette Crime Stoppers to help solve crime in Abbeville

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 9:46am

The Abbeville Police Department is committed to do whatever it takes to fight crime and keep the streets of Abbeville safe.
On Friday, Abbeville Police Chief William Spearman announced that the Abbeville Police Department is teaming up with the Lafayette Crime Stoppers to help solve crimes in Vermilion Parish.
Chief Spearman said, by teaming up with the Lafayette Crime Stoppers, it helps generate tips.

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You can now cool off at the Splash Pad in Abbeville,

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Two rings of water to walk through.

Abbeville's Splash Pad Now Open

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 9:45am

There is a new attraction at A.A. Comeaux Park in Abbeville, one that is making a splash.
Literally.
The city of Abbeville has officially turned on the new splash pad at the park.
“The splash pad is open for business,” Mayor Mark Piazza said.
The splash pad will be open daily, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. That schedule, weather permitting, will remain in place during the summer break.
The city turned on the water last weekend. It didn’t take long to draw a crowd, even with less-than-ideal weather conditions.

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