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Brady Broussard Jr., joined by his wife, Reba, presents a proclamation to Pascal Demarthe, the mayor of Abbeville, France. Broussard, who serves on the Abbeville City Council, recently visited France as part of a Rotary International trip. Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White and members of the city council signed the proclamation.

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Brady Broussard Jr., along with his wife, Reba, re-connects with College’ Vivian Maier students. The students visited Vermilion Parish in 2024.

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Brady Broussard Jr. poses for a photo with Abbeville France Rotary Club secretary Claire Jaladis, who hosted an event at her home. Jaladis excitedly found Broussard during the event when she learned he is member of the Rotary Club of Abbeville, La. She let Broussard know that she met longtime members Lloyd Doré III and Dan Dartez many years ago.

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Brady Broussard Jr., councilman and mayor pro-tem in Abbeville, La., takes a photo with Jean-Marie Leroy, a French military officer. Broussard said Leroy happily sought him out to take the photo during an event in France.

Visiting Abbeville, France

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 1:35pm

Brady Broussard Jr. has a deep connection to Abbeville.
Broussard’s father served as mayor for 20 years; he has represented District C since 2011 and is a member of the Rotary Club of Abbeville, having recently held the role of club president.
Broussard recently brought that love for his home city to another Abbeville, a much older one located across the Atlantic Ocean. Broussard visited Abbeville, France, as part of a Rotary International trip. 
During the trip, Broussard and fellow Rotarians met with officials from Abbeville, France. That occurred on May 27.

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Standing with Vermilion’s newest K9, Kopke, are (from left to right): Chief Deputy Blair Dore, Jeri Landry Theunissen, Earl “Boo” Landry, Sheriff Eddie Langlinais and Deputy Shane Larson.

Sheriff’s K9 force grows thanks to donation by Vermilion Parish company

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:17am

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office has a new Deputy in training to serve Vermilion Parish in the near future.
A generous donation given by EnviroResources, LLC allowed for the purchase of a new K9, doubling the K9 force in Vermilion Parish.

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Vermilion Parish Police Jury rehires Waste Connections to pickup the garbage

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:14am

The Vermilion Parish Police Jury has approved Waste Connection Bayou to collect the parish’s garbage for another five years.
Waste Connections, a national company, has collected the parish’s trash for the past 10 years. The company began its service after the Police Jury discontinued its garbage collection operations a decade ago.
The Police Jury solicits new bids every 10 years, and five companies submitted proposals for the contract.

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Erath City Hall

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Water, sewer rates may rise in Erath

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:11am

ERATH—Residents of Erath, prepare yourselves as your sewer and water rates could double over the next five years.
An ordinance to increase water and sewer fees over the next five years was introduced at this month’s Erath City Council meeting. During the meeting on June 9, the aldermen are expected to gather public opinions and vote on whether to increase or decrease the rates.
City Engineer Todd Vincent of Sellers and Associates gave a breakdown of how much sewer and water rates will rise starting in July of 2025.

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City officials are joined by O’Neil “Parker” Hebert’s daughters and members of the community during a ribbon cutting to mark improvements made at the neighborhood park on Graceland Avenue that honors the former Abbeville City Councilman.

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The city upgraded and improved the playground equipment at Parker Hebert Park. The park, which opened in 1988, is located on Graceland Avenue.

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O’Neil “Parker Hebert’s daughters, Connie Suire (left) and Christine Landry, spoke about their father’s love for youth sports and helping others.

‘Parker’ Hebert City Park in Abbeville gets improvements

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 10:25am

During his 16 years serving District A on the Abbeville City Council, O’Neil “Parker” Hebert had a passion for youth sports and activities.
That culminated in his efforts to help create a park on Graceland Avenue, located in his district, which opened in 1988 and was named in his honor. On Tuesday, May 20, officials from the city and other community members gathered to cut the ribbon on improvements made at Parker Hebert Park.

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