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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.

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.

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.