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The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Bobby Beardsley and charged him with attempted manslaughter and illegal use of a dangerous weapon.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Beardsley allegedly fired a weapon at a vehicle with someone in the vehicle. This allegedly occurred in the Cow Island area recently.
His total bond was set for $30,000 on both charges.
As of today, he still sits in the Vermilion Parish jail.
No other details of the alleged shooting were given.

Abbeville’s options when it comes to fast food have increased greatly in the last 10 years.
That will continue with the announcement that Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing one of its restaurants to Abbeville.
The Abbeville Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans during its meeting Tuesday morning. Later that day, the Abbeville City Council approved a tract division for the property on 101 Summers Dr. The restaurant will be across from McDonald’s, where the old Diamond Shamrock/Valero had previously been located.

Judge Marc T. Amy of the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, announced today of his decision not to seek reelection, concluding his 24 years of service on the Court at the end of this year.
“I wish to express my deep appreciation to the people of the Third Circuit, and especially my election district, for allowing me the great responsibility, honor, and privilege of serving as their Court of Appeal Judge,” said Judge Amy, who is from Abbeville.