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Hai Khau, a junior at Abbeville High School, recently took the ACT and scored a 34.  
Khau has a 4.0 GPA and has never earned less than an A on his report card. He’s considering a career in finance and wants to attend Tulane.
“Tulane is my first choice,” Khau said.  “I’ve done my research. It’s a really good college and not that far away.  I’m leaning toward majoring in finance right now.  I’m also considering pre-med and biology.”

Clare L. Martin of Maurice has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Vermilion Council on Aging (VCOA).
Martin brings years of experience working with elder populations and nonprofit management. As part of her vision for the VCOA, Martin says she would like to become “embedded” within the communities of Vermilion Parish to increase outreach to senior citizens. 

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at approximately 7:27 pm, the Abbeville Police Department responded to several calls reporting shots fired at 1021 W Port Street, the address of Chapel Down Apartments.
Upon arrival, officers received information that someone from one of the apartments walked to the rear of the complex and discharged 4 or 5 rounds from a firearm. The apartment security cameras were checked, and a suspect was identified. Officers located casings behind one of the buildings.