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Vermilion Chamber of Commerce welcomes Lauren Trahan as new Executive Director

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 12:11pm

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Trahan as its new Executive Director. Lauren brings a wealth of experience in business development, community engagement, and organizational leadership to her new role.
Lauren Trahan joins the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce with significant experience in the non-profit sector and a proven track record of fostering community growth and development. She has been instrumental in launching several successful community initiatives and partnership programs throughout her career.

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Coffee Talks with Mayor White will begin Thursday in Abbeville

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 10:56am

Make plans to join in the very first Coffee Talks with the Mayor and Guest.
The second Thursday of each month will feature one-on-one conversation and coffee with Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White. Conversations will focus on “issues that matter to you—no agenda, no speeches, just an opportunity to ask questions and voice your concerns.”
This is a unique opportunity to get face-to-face for a real conversation with your community leaders.

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Officers to provide security at A.A. Comeaux during larger events

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 1:49pm

Larger sporting events at A.A. Comeaux Park in Abbeville will have more police security presence going forward.
This decision by city officials comes after a chaotic incident that followed an eight-year-old, end-of-season baseball game late last month. Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White and Parks Director Chris Gautreaux met with Chief of Police Mike Hardy.

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This tree will have to be cut and hauled to the road in order for a contractor to bring it to a landfill.

Vermilion Parish Police Jury voted to let contractor remove debris in the LeBlanc area instead of police jury

Sun, 06/09/2024 - 3:45pm

The Vermilion Parish Police Jury had a tough decision to make regarding picking up debris caused by a microburst that fell on the northern part of the parish last weekend.
The first choice was to start picking up the debris along the road and transporting it to the parish landfill.
The second choice was to wait for a hired contractor to begin picking up the debris and transporting it to a different landfill.