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Erath track team sets new school record

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 3:49pm

NEW SCHOOL RECORD - The Erath High 4x800 team set a new school indoor track record of 8:42.89 and placed fourth at the LHSAA Indoor State Track Meet at LSU. They missed the podium by .4 second. The 4x800 team members are and their times they ran: (Left to Right) junior Lawson Broussard- (2:10), junior Cameron Soirez- (2:05) junior Cadn Lange- (2:12) and freshman Connor Lange- (2:14); The alternate was junior Braxton Bright.

Abbeville High boys powerlifting team has four first place finishers at regional meet

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 3:47pm

The Abbeville High boys’ powerlifting team performed exceptionally well at the boys’ west regional powerlifting meet last week.
They competed against all divisions in the west regionals and secured four first-place finishes in four weight classes.
Carter Robertson won the 123-pound weight class with a total lift of 1,075 pounds by squatting 415 pounds, benching 235, and deadlifting 425 pounds.
In the same weight class, Brennan Seaux of Delcambre finished fourth.
In the 132-pound weight class, Abbeville’s Bryand Mao clinched first place by lifting a total of 1,085 pounds, squatting 405 pounds, benching 250, and deadlifting 430 pounds.
Aiden Brown of AHS won the 181-pound weight class with a total lift of 1,310 pounds by squatting 475 pounds, benching 335, and deadlifting 500 pounds.
Tyrin Douette of AHS secured first place in the 198-pound weight class by lifting a total of 1,395 pounds. Doucette squatted 540 pounds, benched 335, and deadlifted 520 pounds.
Ethan Tate of North Vermilion finished third in the same weight class, with a total weight of 1,295 pounds.
In the 220-pound weight class, Justin Anderson of Abbeville High finished sixth with a total of 1,210 pounds, and teammate David Tuan was seventh, lifting 1,205 pounds.
In the 275-pound weight class, Erath’s Wyatt Richard finished third by lifting a total of 1,185 pounds.
In the 148-pound weight class, Rich Nguyen of Abbeville finished third by lifting a total of 1,020 pounds.
In the 165-pound weight class, Michael Nguyen of NVHS finished fifth by lifting 1,150 pounds. Andrew Comeaux of NVHS lifted a total of 1,200 pounds and finished sixth in the 198-pound weight class, while Andrew LeBlanc of EHS was seventh in the same weight class, lifting 1,190 pounds.

In her first year at Kaplan High, Coach Tina Roy led her team to the playoffs.

Lady Pirates fall to Green Devils in playoffs

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 3:41pm

The Kaplan Lady Pirates basketball season came to an end with a 44-33 road-loss to the Plaquemine Green Devils in the first round of the Division III Non-Select playoffs Thursday night.
While no one expected the Lady Pirates to be in the playoffs when the season started, Kaplan head coach Tina Roy felt she had the better team and should have won the game.
“I don’t think we were ready to play,” said Roy. “I feel like we were the better team, but we played to their level.”
“The girls were intimidated. We went up 4-0, then they started pressing and we couldn’t take care of the ball. We missed so many layups and free throws. We were scared.”
The Lady Pirates were ahead 10-8 after one quarter of play. In the second quarter, Plaquemine outscored Kaplan 12-4 to take a 20-14 lead into the break.
The Lady Pirates won the third quarter 8-4 to cut the lead down 24-22 but went 3-13 from the free throw line in the frame. Plaquemine won the fourth 20-11 to provide the final margin.
For the game Kaplan shot 7-21 from the charity stripe.
Despite the loss, Roy is extremely proud of all her team accomplished in her first season at the helm.
“We did the unexpected this year,” Roy said. “Nobody expected us to be in the playoffs. These girls did something I didn’t even expect them to do.”
“When I got here this summer, I said what did I get myself into? But they put in the work, and now these seniors have laid the foundation for the greatness that is coming.”
Ma’Kayla Davenport led Kaplan with eight points in the game. Kirasten Ragas was right behind with seven. Aija Comeaux and Kylie Suggs each scored five. Lexi Greene added four. London Greene and Reagan Smith added two apiece.

Will Simon and the VC Eagles will be at home Thursday in the first round of the playoffs.

Two parish boy's teams make basketball playoffs

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 3:35pm

The LHSAA released the boy’s playoff brackets Monday afternoon, and two parish teams are in.
Under first-year head coach John Thompson, Vermilion Catholic is No. 9 and will play a first-round home game this week.
The Eagles (15-6) will play Central Private (10-19), the No. 24th seed, on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Thompson, a VC graduate, is excited to be in the playoffs.
“I’m very excited and proud of our kids for buying into a first-year head coach’s beliefs and philosophy,” Thompson said. “I had certain expectations for this year, and we accomplished quite a few.
“Making the playoffs was one of them. I just can’t enough about these kids about and the heart and energy they play with every game.”
The North Vermilion Patriots have secured a home game in the first round.
The Patriots, coming off a loss to Northside on Friday, will be the No. 15 seed and will play No. 19 Iota (21-7) in the first round. They will play Friday at 6 p.m.
The Eagles are coming off a 57-39 win over Hanson to end the regular season.
VC led the entire game and built as much as a 30-point lead.
The Eagles exploded for 19 points in the first period and 15 in the second frame. Will Simon led VC with 13 points and Jonathan Dartez had 11. Other scorers were Sam Mayard (9), Jyrin Bessard (9), James Bradley (2), Joe Langlinais (2), Jackson Trahan ((6), Cole Albert (2) and Ty LeBlanc (4).

Money and drugs were allegedly located when Wilson ‘Seaweed’ Hargrave was arrested.

Vermilion Parish Task Force arrest Kaplan’s Wilson ‘Seaweed’ Hargrave

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 1:23pm

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrests for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
After receiving complaints in reference to suspected illegal narcotic activity, agents conducted a thorough investigation to identify the residence and its occupants.
After lengthy surveillance and covert operations, agents were able to secure a search warrant for the residence, identified at 11102 Lauren Avenue in Kaplan.
With the assistance of Vermilion Parish Special Response Team members, agents were able to safely execute the search warrant and secure all of the occupants inside of the residence. One of the residents, and occupant was identified as Wilson “Seaweed” Hargrave, (Date of Birth: 10-24-1987). A through search of the residence resulted in large amounts of various illegal narcotics as well as currency believed to be derived from narcotics distribution.
Hargrave was arrested and charged with the following charges:
•Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch IV, (Alprazolam)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch II, (Adderall)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch II, (Amphetamine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch II, (Methamphetamine)• Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch II, (Cocaine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch I, (Mushrooms)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch I, (Marijuana)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Sch I, (THC cartridges)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds.

Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Gueydan, and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs.
He encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.
Sheriff Couvillon and the agents of the Task Force will continue their fight against narcotics dealers and narcotics traffickers inside of Vermilion Parish and will continue to network with other agencies in this fight. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information.

Todd Joseph Thomas

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 1:18pm

December 12, 1962 ~ February 15, 2024

ABBEVILLE — A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, for Todd Joseph Thomas, 61, who passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2024. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ officiating the services. Military Honors will be rendered at the Cemetery by U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard.
Todd was a graduate of Abbeville High School, was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After serving his country for twenty years he retired from the U.S. Army. He loved God, his country, family, friends and most of all his grandchildren. He especially loved exploring new places with his beloved wife Dodie who loved him so much she married him twice. After Todd retired from the U.S. Army he went to work offshore for many years.
Todd is survived by his loving wife of thirty six years, Dodie Ann Landry Thomas, sons, Marine Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Thomas and his wife Christin, Retired Army Sgt. Jacob M. Thomas and his wife Isabelle, his grandchildren; Landen Thomas, Aiden Thomas, Nicholette Thomas and Harper Thomas. Todd is also survived by his half-sisters, Paulette Thomas and Donna Thomas; his stepsister, Debbie Hanks; half-brother, Keith Thomas, and his stepbrother, Mike Sonnier. His cousins, Tawnya Breaux, and Ed Stanley. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Brenda Marshall Guidry Place and Dallas Thomas; his stepdad and mom, Garland Place and Geraldine Thomas; sister, Ray-Anette Thomas; and his stepbrother, Fat Pat Sonnier.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home 209 S. St. Charles St., Abbeville on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM until time of services, with a rosary being prayed at 1:30 PM.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Mildred Marie D. Trahan

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 12:08pm

March 12, 1930 ~ January 31, 2024

ABBEVILLE — A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, for Mildred Marie Decuir Trahan, 93, who passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.
After a career as a switchboard operator and operations manager with the telephone company, Marie was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. One of her favorite activities was line-dancing at various nursing homes with friends. She loved her high school classmates and was very active in their reunions. Maw-maw Marie enjoyed dancing, talking with friends, and cooking “big breakfast” for her grandchildren after their late-night sleepovers. Her breakfasts, rice and gravies, brownies, and oatmeal cakes were legendary. She cherished talking on the telephone and spending time with her cousins, friends, children, grandchildren, and God-children.
Marie is survived by her sons, Brent Trahan and his wife Kathy, and Byron Trahan and his wife Angela; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jennifer, Benjamin, Nicole, Sloan, and Wyatt; and great grandchildren, Declan, Scotlyn, Christian, Caroline, Jillian, Juliana, and J. W.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Pierre Rodney Trahan; daughter, Lisa Faciane; parents, Stella Durr Decuir and Robert “Bud” Decuir; sister, Nora Lee; brothers, Rene, Leroy, and Milton; and grandson, Kyle.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 12:00 P.M. until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a charitable donation be made in Mildred Marie Decuir Trahan’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or another charity to help fund research and treatment of childhood diseases.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Amanda Olivier Clark

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:36am

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 pm in Martin & Castille’s La Fleur de Lis Chapel - SOUTHSIDE Location for Amanda Nicole Olivier Clark, age 40, who returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will continue on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:00 am until time of services.
Andy Tribe, Pastor of Youngsville Community Church, will officiate at the services.
Entombment will be held in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Milton, Louisiana, with a celebration of life to follow at Youngsville Community Church.
She is survived by the love of her life, her husband and best friend, Ryan Lee Clark; two sons, Emmett Lee Clark (6) and Sawyer Michael Clark (5); her mother, Lisa Duhon Olivier; her sister, Kimberly Vincent and her husband, Sammy; her brothers, Michael Wayne Olivier, Jr., and his wife, Amber, Fulton Joseph Olivier, III, Matthew Evans Olivier, and Joshua Floyd Perrodin; her maternal grandfather, Linus Duhon; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Darrell Lee and Denise Clark; a sister-in-law, Alyssa Lapeyrouse and her husband, Chase; four nephews, Nixon Grey Lapeyrouse (6), Rowan Alexander Vincent (6), Wyatt Archer Lapeyrouse (4), and Greyson Cole Vincent (4); and one niece, Blake Leigh Lapeyrouse (3); and many relatives and friends.
Gone before to welcome her home are her children in heaven, Braxton, Parker, and Mason Louis; her father, Michael Wayne Olivier, Sr.; paternal uncle and parrain, Fulton Joseph Olivier, Jr.; maternal grandmother Myrtis Duhon; paternal grandmother Joycelyn Rogers Olivier; paternal step-grandmother Patsy Olivier; and paternal grandfather Fulton Joseph Olivier, Sr.
Amanda, a beautiful and loving mother, graced this world with her unwavering dedication and fierce advocacy for all children, especially those with special needs. Her life was a testament to her lifelong pursuit of knowledge and her relentless pursuit of justice for those she cared for deeply.
At UL Lafayette, Amanda excelled academically, earning her Bachelor of Arts in English and her Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5. She was nationally certified as an educational diagnostician and was passionately pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with a focus on Exceptional Learners.
Amanda was a woman of immense courage and determination, never backing down from a challenge and always standing up for what she believed was right in her heart. Her love knew no bounds, extending to her cherished friends whom she embraced as family. Their monthly Pokeno games were a source of joy and laughter, reflecting Amanda’s radiant spirit and capacity for love.
Together with her beloved husband, Ryan, Amanda was a devoted supporter of UL Lafayette, attending every football game possible since 2001. Music held a special place in her heart and was an integral part of her life. It was a joy she shared with Ryan and passed on to her sons. She found immense fulfillment in coaching their soccer teams and being actively involved in their lives, nurturing their passions and dreams.
To all who had the privilege of knowing her, Amanda will be remembered as a loyal, loving, and compassionate wife, mother, sister, friend, and coworker. Her legacy of love, laughter, and advocacy will continue to inspire and uplift those whose lives she touched.
Pallbearers will be Michael Olivier, Jr., Fulton Olivier, III, Matthew Olivier, Chase Lapeyrouse, Sammy Vincent, and Joshua Perrodin.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Nixon Lapeyrouse, Rowan Vincent, Wyatt Lapeyrouse, and Greyson Vincent.
The Clark family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Andy Tribe and the family of Youngsville Community Church.
In lieu of flowers, the Clark family requests memorial contributions to be made in memory of Amanda Olivier Clark to Maddie’s Footprints, https://maddiesfootprints.org/donate, or by mail, 234 Rue Beauregard, Suite 201, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-534-4209.

Agents recovered a firearm, drugs, paraphernalia and cash.

Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force finds marijuana, hand gun & cocaine

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 10:22am

Ronald Bernard III arrested and charged after high risk search

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrests for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
Recently, agents utilized the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team to execute a high-risk search warrant within the city limits of Abbeville located at 811 S. Louisiana.
Upon execution, Roland Bernard III, voluntarily surrendered to agents. Bernard was taken into custody for felony narcotics warrants which were obtained prior to the search warrant being executed. A search of a vehicle on scene resulted in suspected Marijuana being located. A search of the residence resulted in a loaded handgun, more suspected marijuana, suspected crack cocaine, suspected Alprazolam, and evidence of Drug Trafficking being found. Bernard was arrested and charged with the following:
• Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II, (Methamphetamine)
• Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I, (Marijuana)
• Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I, (MDMA)
• Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule IV, (Alprazolam)
• Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II, (Cocaine)
• Criminal Conspiracy to Illegally Transfer of a Firearm to a Prohibited Possessor
• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds
• Possession of a Firearm with a Controlled Dangerous Substance Present
• Obstruction of Justice
• Possession of Schedule IV,( Alprazolam)
• Possession of an Obliterated Prescription Bottle
• Possession of Schedule II, (Crack Cocaine)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (Marijuana)

Smoke and flames were coming out of the roof when the firefighters arrived.

Vermilion Parish firefighters team up to battle Abbeville house fire

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 10:14am

A total of 25 firefighters needed to fight house fire

Vermilion Parish firefighters joined forces to combat a house fire in Abbeville that took over an hour to control.
The Abbeville Fire Department was called to 202 West Oak Street, near the Main Fire Station, around 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire noticed the fire and realized his department would need assistance to put it out, so he contacted volunteer fire departments from Seventh Ward, Erath, Maurice, and District 13.
About 25 firefighters were on the scene battling the blaze in the brick home of Ronald Gaspard. Although Gaspard and his family were not present when the fire started, they arrived later as the firefighters were extinguishing the flames.
Chief Mire praised the volunteer firefighters for their contribution, especially in dealing with the smoke.
“We needed manpower,” said Chief Mire. “After two oxygen tanks, the men were getting tired. It was hard to fight it.”
Acadian Ambulance was also present, and the medics checked the firefighters’ blood pressure after they used two air packs.
Fortunately, none of the firefighters were injured.
The fire departments stayed at the home for four hours.
Mire confirmed that the house was destroyed, but it was too early to determine what started the fire.

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Abbeville High boys powerlifting team has four first place finishers at regional meet

Lady Pirates fall to Green Devils in playoffs

Two parish boy's teams make basketball playoffs

Vermilion Parish Task Force arrest Kaplan’s Wilson ‘Seaweed’ Hargrave

Todd Joseph Thomas

Mildred Marie D. Trahan

Amanda Olivier Clark

Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force finds marijuana, hand gun & cocaine

Vermilion Parish firefighters team up to battle Abbeville house fire

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