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The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday afternoon that the body of Jimmy Jett had been recovered.
According to reports, Jimmy Jett fell overboard from a fishing boat off the coast of Iberia Parish on Sunday.
Multiple agencies took part in an effort to locate Jett, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the United Cajun Navy, the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

ERATH — The town of Erath has taken two important steps to reduce the electricity bills that residents have been complaining about for years.
At this month’s August city council meeting, the council voted to introduce an ordinance that would allow the town to approve receiving an $800,000 grant that would be used to purchase LED lighting.
Erath residents pay an added monthly fee on their bill to help cover the town’s electrical bill for street lighting.

Abbeville General Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved certification as a Gold Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital. This certification recognizes our healthcare team members’ commitment to best practices in infant safe sleep, ensuring the highest standards of care for our youngest patients. By earning this certification, Abbeville General Hospital demonstrates adherence to rigorous guidelines established by the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.