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Debris from one of the wings of the old Herod School is in a pile
Tuesday afternoon.

Old Herod High being torn down

Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:28pm

An old era is coming to an end to make room for a new era to begin.
On Monday, Vermilion Shell and Limestone Company began tearing down the old Herod High School to make room for the new Williams Scholar Academy built on the same grounds.
The project is scheduled to take at least three weeks. When Vermilion Shell is 100 percent complete, there will be only dirt on the location. The cement driveway and foundation will also be removed.
The debris is being hauled to a landfill in Coteau.

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(From L to R): Owner of Crawfish Haven Barry Toups, 2020 King of Louisiana Seafood Chef Robert Vasquez, Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Allison Clune, Nicholls State President Dr. Jay Clune, Louisiana's Cajun Bayou CEO & President Cody Gray, Chef John Folse, 2019 King of Louisiana Seafood Chef Nathan Richard, and The Cajun Ninja Jason Derouen celebrate the 5th Annual Pardoning of the Crawfish at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute on the campus of Nicholls State University.

Lt. Gov. Nungesser grants reprieve to one lucky crustacean during 5th Annual Pardoning of Crawfish

Wed, 02/24/2021 - 10:24am

THIBODAUX, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, granted an official pardon to Lafitte the Crawfish during the Fifth Annual Pardoning of the Crawfish event. The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux played host to this year’s event, which is uniquely Louisiana. Started in 2017 by Lt. Governor Nungesser and held on the first Tuesday following Mardi Gras, this annual pardoning celebrates crawfish season in Louisiana and across the Gulf South.

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Former Maurice Fire Chief Matthew Trahan (left) welcomes new David Landry as the new Chief of the Maurice Volunteer Fire Department.

Torch has been passed

Tue, 02/23/2021 - 9:26am

MAURICE — For Matthew Trahan, receiving the chief of the Maurice Volunteer Fire Department’s torch came unexpectedly following a tragedy.
Trahan carried that torch proudly for more than 21 years. Now, Trahan is proud to hand that torch to a new leader.
Trahan recently announced his retirement as Maurice fire chief, with David Landry taking the helm.
“There comes a time,” Trahan said, “no matter what you do for a living, that you have to pass that torch.”

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Abbeville’s Charlene Beckett earned the award for Outstanding Affiliate Director.

Abbeville’s Charlene Beckett receives honor

Mon, 02/22/2021 - 11:44am

MANDEVILLE – In any typical year, you'd find all of the Everyday Heroes Award recipients in a ballroom during the Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference, sharing a meal, celebrating, and swapping success stories. 2020; however, was not a typical year. Due to the COVID pandemic, Keep Louisiana Beautiful shuttered its traditional awards banquet for a virtual presentation and announcement.
Abbeville’s Charlene Beckett is among this year’s honorees.

Outstanding Affiliate Director Award | Charlene Beckett, Abbeville

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Williams Scholar Academy will have townhall meeting on Feb. 22

Mon, 02/22/2021 - 10:36am

Williams Scholar Academy and Bethal’s Place will have a town hall meeting on Monday at Comeaux Recreation Center in Abbeville.
The meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m.
The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to allow community-wide participation related to the school and to provide transparency related to the Bethel-Herod Development.
On-site student registration for August 2021 will also be available.
Student registration and teacher applications can also be submitted at wsascholar.com

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