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Gueydan board member Anita Dupuis discusses the new community center rental rates with fellow board member John Suire. Dupuis opposed the increase in rental rates, casting the only dissenting vote.

Gueydan votes to raise sewerage rates, community center rental fee

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 9:37am

GUEYDAN — The residents of Gueydan will pay more for sewerage and to rent the town’s 9,000-square-foot community center.
At Tuesday night’s monthly city council meeting, the council approved an increase in the sewerage rates from $18 monthly to $22.50 for residents and $31.25 for businesses.
The motion passed 5-0 with no residence from the audience.
However, increasing the rental cost of the community center created a debate between the Gueydan residents and the board members.

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Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire, Alani Richard, Allison Broussard, both of whom are with State Farm, and Assistant Fire Chief Doris Langlinais promote Fire Prevention Week.

Abbeville Fire Department teams up with State Farm, National Fire Protection Association to promote importance of working smoke alarms

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 9:35am

The Abbeville Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevention Week™, October 6-12, and this year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you.™,” which aims to better educate the public about the critical importance of working smoke alarms.
According to NFPA, working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire by more than half (54 percent).

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Members of Mark Shirley and Thu Bui’s LSU AgCenter family join them after receiving their Meritorious Public Service Awards. Front row: Abigail Sartin, Shannan Waits, Mark Shirley, Thu Bui, Sylvia Trahan, Tammy Trahan; Back Row: Hilton Waits, Mandy Armentor, Maddox Miller and Paul Bongarzone.

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Coast Guard Capt. Jason Franz presents LSU AgCenter Agent Thu Bui with the Meritorious Public Service Award

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Coast Guard Capt. Jason Franz presents LSU AgCenter Agent Thu Bui with the Meritorious Public Service Award

Prestigious honor: Coast Guard presents LSU AgCenter agents Bui, Shirley with Meritorious Public Service Award

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 10:30am

Rarely does the U.S. Coast Guard present its Meritorious Public Service Award, the branch’s second-highest award given to a civilian.
However, this moment occurred twice Wednesday morning in Vermilion Parish when the Coast Guard honored LSU AgCenter Agents Mark Shirley and Thu Bui. The presentation took place at the LSU Agricultural Extension Office in Abbeville, with family, friends and Coast Guard members in attendance.
“We’re all here to honor the work Mark Shirley and Thu Bui have done for the past 40-plus years,” Harry March said of the pair’s combined experience.

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Erath police arrest man for bank fraud

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 3:58pm

ERATH — Erath Police Department arrested Randy Landry of New Iberia after a two-month investigation.
He was charged with felony bank fraud, monetary instrument abuse, and access device fraud.
Landry was arrested in Erath and his bond for the three charges was set at $22,500.
However, he was no longer in the parish jail the next day. The investigation into Landry began on July 16, 2024, after he allegedly used a stolen checking account number to create new checks with his name and the stolen checking account number on them.

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Harbor and Terminal Board of Commissioners in the photo are Tim Creswell, Wayne LeBleu, Patrick Duhon, Jimmie Steen, Carlton Campbell and Harbor and Terminal Executive Director Nicholas Gautreaux. They are presenting a check to and Sheriff Eddie Langlinais. The money will be used to buy bullet proof vests for each department.

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District enhances security through key partnerships

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 9:48am

The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District, also known as the Port of Vermilion, has announced a significant initiative to enhance the safety and security of its operation and the community within its jurisdiction. In collaboration with the Abbeville City Police Department and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Department, the district reinforces its commitment to protecting the community, its tenants, and vital assets.

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