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Louisiana residents will not get November SNAP benefits due to Federal Government shutdown

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 3:34pm

Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry is warning all SNAP welfare cardholders that they will receive no new benefits on their cards starting November 1st due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, DC. Any remaining benefits from previous months can still be used. Updated information will be available to all Louisiana residents through a new site https://dcshutdown.la.gov.

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Retired Capt. Drew David, Deputy Rodney Vincent, Mr. Randy (Louisiana D.A.R.E. representative), Sgt. Elliot Broussard, Retired Lt. Chad Vallo, Lt. Marcus Hebert, Deputy Grant Dyson, and Sheriff Eddie Langlinais

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D.A.R.E. Officer graduates - Deputy Grant Dyson, Sergeant Elliot Broussard, Deputy Rodney Vincent - pictured with Sheriff Eddie Langlinais

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Sergeant Elliot Broussard receives Most Outstanding Team Member award.

Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais continues D.A.R.E. expansion in Vermilion Parish

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 9:30am

Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais is proud to announce the continued expansion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program within Vermilion Parish schools.

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Alison Miller, Vermilion Parish Tourist Executive Director

Vermilion Parish Tourism Director wins Pelican Award

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:16am

Alison Miller, Executive Director of the Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission, recently was awarded the Pelican of Distinction Award from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.
The award was presented to Miller for her outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication and lasting contributions to the Louisiana tourism industry, according to Nungesser.
“Tourism is often a thankless job since our marketing is not done on the local level and geared towards the out-of-town visitors,” Miller said. “Being recognized for all the work that is done to market our area is greatly appreciated.”

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Photo courtesy of Louisiana Christian University
Lexi Broussard, of Maurice, has been crowned as the 2025 Louisiana Christian University Homecoming Queen.

Lexi Broussard of Maurice crowned Louisiana Christian University Homecoming Queen

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:11am

Lexi Broussard, of Maurice, was crowned Louisiana Christian University’s Homecoming Queen for 2025 during halftime of the football game against Nelson University.
Broussard, an exercise science: clinical wellness major, is the daughter of Sharon Broussard and Mathew Broussard and is a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice. She is a graduate of North Vermilion High School and is a middle infielder for the Louisiana Christian softball team.

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