News

Article Image Alt Text

erry Gaspard said he had great inspiration to write his book.

Gaspard shares stories, inspiration with new book

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 9:14am

Jerry Gaspard, author of the book “Truth That Brings Peace, Love, Joy and Hope” grew up in a small town in ‘Cajun Country’. Being raised in your typical south Louisiana home, he credits his passion for gardening on being brought up on a cattle farm and growing their food.
In high school, Gaspard played sports which included baseball, basketball and track. His hobbies today rarely differ from his earlier years, such as watching LSU baseball, softball and football, the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and the New York Yankees.

Article Image Alt Text

There was insulation scattered all over the floor inside the complex.

Kaplan youth batting complex closed due to vandalism

Wed, 03/07/2018 - 9:56am

KAPLAN — The Kaplan Youth Athletic Association indoor batting cages are closed because of vandalism inside of the complex.
Last week, league president Bart Baudoin made the decision to shut it down after seeing the vandalism inside.
Baudoin said he is hoping that by closing the doors, someone will come forward.
The complex has a number combo lock and if you have the number, you can use the facility anytime.
Baudoin made a post on KYAA’s Facebook page in regards to the damage: “It truly boggles my mind that individuals just do not care about things.

Article Image Alt Text

Stephen and Challi are all smiles as they prepare to leave for their honeymoon from New Orleans.

‘No ordinary’ love story

Wed, 03/07/2018 - 9:05am

Challi Romero Muguira and Stephen Anthony Muguira have an incredible love story or as Challi calls it, “A far from ordinary love.”
The pair met through a dating site. They were from two different towns in Louisiana. Long distance, usually being an issue for most new couples, came as a challenge to them. Not your typical challenge, though, but rather your ‘bring it on’ type of challenge.
Their friendship turned into love. Their love turned into pure adoration.

Article Image Alt Text

Now that the old station has been torn down, the new station will be rebuilt and is expected to open at the end of this year.

Reopening of Abbeville Fire Department's Substation No. 2 in motion

Tue, 03/06/2018 - 10:06am

It has been more than a year and a half since a shift has operated out of the Abbeville Fire Department’s Substation No. 2.
Work is underway to make sure that takes places by the end of this year.
The station, located on Morgan Street on the west side of the Vermilion River, has been closed since Aug. 13, 2016, when it suffered heavy damage during the historic flood.
“Time goes by fast,” Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire said.

Pages

Vermilion Today

Abbeville Meridional

318 N. Main St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4223
Fax: 337-898-9022

The Kaplan Herald

219 North Cushing Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548

The Abbeville Meridional Copyright © 2026