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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.

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.

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.