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The city of Abbeville recently made improvements to sidewalks on Martin Luther King Drive.

Improvements being made to sidewalks on Martin Luther King Dr.

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 1:28pm

Nearly a mile of new sidewalks and improvements along Martin Luther King Drive in Abbeville is a major step toward making District D safer and easier to navigate on foot.
The City of Abbeville secured $100,000 through the State’s Capital Outlay Program to help bring this long-overdue project to life. The funding is going toward much-needed upgrades and sidewalk extensions along a stretch of road that has lacked proper pedestrian access for years.
Councilwoman Terry Broussard, who represents District D, emphasized the importance of this investment in her community.

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Jerry Terpening assures that the business sign along South State Street will remain on display, even after Toups Propeller Service close its doors in the next few weeks.

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Jerry Terpening (left) assists Sammy Trahan, who came to buy supplies before Toups Propeller Service closes in the near future.

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Toups Propeller still have plenty of inventory to sell before it closes its doors.

Toups Propeller closing down after 70-plus years in business

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 9:53am

One of the oldest and longest-running businesses in Abbeville is closing after 70-plus years of operation. 
Toups Propeller Service, located on South State Street, is no longer accepting new orders for repairing marine propellers or ordering new propellers.
Over the next few weeks, Jerry Terpening will keep the door open Monday through Friday to sell as much inventory as possible before permanently closing the business.

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Jenni Frick is the new principal at Abbeville High School, her alma mater.

Frick ‘didn’t hesitate’ to return to Abbeville High

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 2:29pm

When offered the opportunity to become the next principal at Abbeville High School, Jenni Frick did not hesitate to accept the role.
Frick’s passion for the school runs deep. It’s a love that dates back to her time as an AHS student.
“It’s very important to me,” said Frick, a 1993 graduate. “It’s why I wanted to have this position. I am a graduate of Abbeville High. I graduated with some great people.
“I know what Abbeville High can be.”

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This Kaplan police officer stopped a driver on Hwy. 14 this week for a traffic violation.

Busy Writing Tickets: Kaplan Police have issued close to 500 tickets in 4 weeks

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 2:23pm

KAPLAN - Over the past month, the Kaplan Police Department has been hard at work issuing tickets to drivers.
How hard at work?
Over the last four weeks, the Kaplan police have issued nearly 500 tickets. The tickets written range from speeding, window tint being too dark, texting while driving, running a stop sign, burnt-out taillights, and not turning on their signal when turning.
But the most popular ticket issued over the last four weeks is speeding.

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The Vermilion Parish Police Jury recently purchased land connected to the Vermilion Parish Landfill.

Purchase of new land will add to Vermilion Parish landfill’s lifespan

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:04am

At some point in the future, the Vermilion Parish landfill will reach its capacity and come to an end.
That remains several years down the road, and officials with the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, which operates the site, are working constantly to extend the 135-acre landfill’s lifespan.
One way the jury is doing that is by adding acreage. Last year, the jury purchased six acres that connect to the landfill. 

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