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Brent Landry won the Fireman of the Year Award.

Jolene Gaspard Wheelock won 911 Operator of the Year Award.

Jada Breaux (right) won the Law Enforcement of the Year Award.

Nicole Toups won the Teacher of the Year award.

Abbeville's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4158 gives service awards

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:20am

On Tuesday evening, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4158 held an awards dinner to show appreciation for those who ...

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These three dogs, Sasha, Pepper, and Ringo, were euthanized 10 years ago, which blew up the internet because people were upset.

Vermilion Parish animal shelter better 10 years after death of three dogs

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:16am

NUNEZ - Sasha, Pepper, and Ringo were the names of the three dogs who unknowingly sacrificed their lives to save ...

Gabe Clement of Kaplan owns the 400 meter parish record. His time is 48.45.

No Vermilion Parish track and field records broken at Vermilion Parish Track meet

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:08am

Here is a list of parish records. Field Events Javelin Glen Pere, Vermilion Catholic (1970, 207-04) Discus Michael Baudoin, Abbeville (1975), 172-10 Shot Put Brandon Mitchell ...

The Erath boys team

The Erath girls team

Erath High sweeps Vermilion Parish Track meet

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:53am

Boys Results Boys Team Standings 1. Erath, 191; 2. Kaplan, 109; 3. North Vermilion, 108; 4. Delcambre, 86; 5. Abbeville, 59;

Senior Chief Petty Officer Tony Hardin, a native of Abbeville

Abbeville native supports Super Hornet jet aircraft

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:48am

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jerome Fjeld, Navy Office of Community Outreach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Senior Chief Petty Officer ...

VC shortstop Ethan Landry goes up to catch the baseball on a play at second base against Hanson. (photo by Marcy Lege)

Five Vermilion Parish baseball teams expected to make the playoffs

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:40am

Five high school baseball teams are expected to make the LHAAA high school baseball playoffs.
The LHSAA will release the brackets on Tuesday, and five parish teams are in.
In Division II Non-Select. Erath (21-6), North Vermilion (17-11), and Kaplan (13-13) will make the playoffs.
In Division IV Non-Select, the Delcambre Panthers (9-15) will advance to the next round.
In Division IV Select, the Vermilion Catholic Eagles (16-7) will make the playoffs.
Not counting Thursday or Friday’s games, Erath is ranked No. 4 in the power ranking, and if the Bobcats, they will get a first-round bye.
North Vermilion is clinging on to the No. 8 ranking in Division II.
The top eight teams get a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Lutcher (22-6) is expected to be the No. 1 ranked team in Division II, and Iota (23-3) will be No. 3.
In Division IV Non-Select, the DHS Panthers are expected to be the No. 17 or No. 18 team and will be on the road in the first round.
In Division IV Select, the top 12 teams will get a first-round bye.
VC is expected to finish at No. 5 or, depending on how they did against Erath.
Three of the top five teams in the Division IV Select playoffs are from VC’s district. Covenant Christian (22-5) is No. 2, and Central Catholic (20-5) is No. 3.
The first round of the playoffs will be Friday and Saturday.
The second round will take place between April 23-25.

Celebrating the NV win after the game are Nylah Harrison (left), Kayla Landry, Ann-Claire Campbell and Briley Steven (25). (Photo by Rosco Harrington)

North Vermilion Lady Patriots primed for playoffs

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:38am

LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots proved they are ready to make a serios playoff run by defeating the ...

NV's Hunter Denais (20) and Colton Jeansonne during a game this saeson.

Vermilion Parish baseball roundup

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:34am

The Kaplan Pirates got the win it needed to secure a playoff berth after crushing the Westminsters Crusaders earlier this ...

Revolution 14-15 gathered proudly as the youngest team in Vermilion Soccer Club. They pose for a group photo. From left to right, their coach, Sam Couvillon, stands alongside the team members: Rhys Broussard, McKade Stelly, Brayden Castille, Henry Couvillon, Cristian Soileau, Eli Faulk, Austin LeBlanc, Asher DeHart, Zeke LeJeune, Carter Broussard, and Noah Montet.

Regin 13/14: Listed are the team members, presented in no particular order: Addison Romero, Amelia Andrus, Andi Guidry, Ember Meaux, Hannah Mendez, Isyli Cabrol, Parker Martin, Raylie Hebert, Scarlett Theriot, Stella List, Stevie Parich, and Sutton Foster.

Regin 10/11 celebrates their championship win with beaming smiles. Team members include: Amelia Addison, Aubrey Ledet, Aubrey Donner, Avery McBride, Brenna List, Cali Duhon, Chloe Touchet, Ellie Martin, Kennedy Martin, Marley Ledet, Piper Vice, Rosie Andrus, Scarlett Duhon, and Sarah Wadsworth.

The team coached by Chris Breaux comprises the following members (listed in no particular order): Abigail Hebert, Adi Donner, Bailey Hargrave, Bella Antanaitts, Brylee Moreau, Elise Bourque, Emery Hancox, Emily Landry, Gabriella Sagrera, Katherine Runnels, Kathrine Andrus, Laura Braga, Lily Shute, Raynee Simon, Samantha Padilla, and Sydney Campbell.

Revolution 12-13: Revolution 12/13 stands proudly as finalists of the tournament, showcasing their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Team members include Austin Hebert, Cole Henderson, Ethan Boutte, Greyson Broussard, Jaxon Moreau, Jobe Vice, Kameron Desormeaux, Kruz Cornner, Landon Roche, Liam Trahan, Sam Vidrine, and Samuel Dailey (not pictured).

Vermilion soccer clubs shine in Bayou Shootout

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:29am

This past weekend, the fields of Houma’s Lakes Soccer Complex witnessed the brilliance of Vermilion Soccer Club as it ...

Mae Rose Mire

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 11:53am

September 26, 1926 ~ April 8, 2024

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Mae Rose Mire, 97, who died Monday, April 8, 2024 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy officiating the services.
She is survived by her four sons, Harold Mire and his wife, Mona of Abbeville, Kenneth Mire and his wife, Kathleen of Kaplan, Reves Mire and his wife, Cheri of Abbeville and Robert Mire and his wife, Patricia of Kaplan; one daughter, Elaine M. Lopez (Carroll) of Kaplan; 16 grandchildren, Jason Mire, Keith Mire, Nikki Moore (Shawn), Karen Mire, Kelly Schexnaider (Adam), Katie Westbrook (Gary), Courtney Wolf (William), Chelsea Celestino (Fernando), Shawn Mire (Sarah), Ryan Mire (Bailey), Corey Lopez (Crescent), Casey Lopez (Samantha), Cale Lopez (Brandy), Duff Renard (Traci), Chad Renard (Laura) and Eric Renard; 23 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Bob” Mire; one daughter, Audrey Renard; two grandchildren, Cody Mire and Brandon Renard; one sister, Inez Guidry; and her parents, Leodias Mire and the former Eluse Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 12, 2024 from 8 a.m. until the procession departs for the church at 10:45 a.m.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Abbeville's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4158 gives service awards

Vermilion Parish animal shelter better 10 years after death of three dogs

No Vermilion Parish track and field records broken at Vermilion Parish Track meet

Erath High sweeps Vermilion Parish Track meet

Abbeville native supports Super Hornet jet aircraft

Five Vermilion Parish baseball teams expected to make the playoffs

North Vermilion Lady Patriots primed for playoffs

Vermilion Parish baseball roundup

Vermilion soccer clubs shine in Bayou Shootout

Mae Rose Mire

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