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Antoine “T-Will” Wilmer Green

Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:41am

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Antoine “T-Will” Wilmer Green will be celebrated 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 4, 2017 at St. Theresa Catholic Church – 101 N. Leonard Street. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Father Greg Cormier will be the Celebrant.
Antoine Green (71) a long-time resident of Erath passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at home surrounded by his family.
He leaves to cherish his memories of a life well-lived, his step-children, Cornelius Darby (Wayne), Sharon Parker (Elliott), Patrick Linton (Kennedi Shelvin); his step grandchildren, Laderick Linton, Lamar Linton, La Juan Linton, La’Daisha Campbell, La’Kira Campbell; his nieces April Austin, and her children, Amber, Tyler, Dylan, Joshua, Kennedi, Alphonsine Green of Port Arthur, TX; sister-in-law Bernita Green, special nephew Leroy Duffy of Lafayette, LA; a special cousin, Patricia Mitchell of Abbeville, LA; two god-children, Herman Lee Simon, David Perro, neighbors, Rudy & Mary Dronet.
He was preceded in death by his companion, Gladys Mae Guidry Joseph, his parents, Nelson Green and Alphonsine Simon Green; brothers, Nelson Green Jr. and John Green, and sister, Elzina Green Austin.
Visitation will take place Friday, August 4, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. until 1:45 P.M. at Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street. Also, you may submit words of condolences to the family by visiting our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

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Tommy Byler, Louisiana Principal of the Year

Byler reacts to award

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 11:05am

The Louisiana Department of Education honored Tommy Byler, principal of North Vermilion High School in Maurice, with the title of ...

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Timothy Shake Jr., 25

Carencro police go on high speed chase with Abbeville man

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 3:48pm

According to KATC, Carencro Police arrested an Abbeville man Saturday after a high-speed chase.
Timothy Shake Jr., 25, was booked with Hit and Run Driving, Reckless Operation, Aggravated Flight, DUI (2nd Offense), Possession of drugs, and possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs.
Carencro Police were called to Interstate 49 northbound near Carencro Saturday afternoon for a report of a hit-and-run crash, Chief David Anderson said.
The suspect vehicle was being pursued by Lafayette Police, he said. The suspect came to a stop near Grand Coteau, but wouldn’t get out of the car, Anderson said. Officers eventually were able to talk him out of the vehicle, and he was arrested without further incident, the chief said.
Late Monday, Shake remained in the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center with bond set at $7,250.

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Chaz Maturin

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Chaz Maturin being arrested.

Abbeville man arrested for allegedly viewing child porn

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 3:47pm

Chaz Maturin, 25 of Abbeville, was arrested on eight counts of sexual abuse images/videos of children and three counts of sexual abuse images/videos of children (under the age of 13).
He was arrested following a joint investigation between the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office.
He was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail as fugitive from Vermilion Parish.
“Our office remains diligent in investigating and arresting those who break the law and prey on our children. We will not rest in our pursuit of child predators,” said Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry

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Kaplan welcomes new businesses

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 2:43pm

Within the last three months, lots of activity is going on in the city limits of Kaplan.
There has been a significant increase in building permits with people building new homes, adding on to their homes, building fences and sheds, lots of improvments on their property, along with new businesses opening up in town.
New permits issued to businesses were:
•Pythons Vape and Lounge - operated by Tanner Istre located 807 N. Cushing (next door to D. Simon Insurance).
•A la Decor - An event center operated by Audrey Primeaux located at 209 N. Cushing (in the old Le Reve building on Cushing).
•Big Daddy’s Diner and Seafood located at 916 W. Veterans (Old Island Seafood) operated by Charissa and Shane Lemaire.
•Simple Eats located on Cushing (the old Vermilion Cafe on Highway 14) operated by Geraldine Romero.
•Vivant of Louisiana - selling home security systems with their home office located in Broussard.
•Acadiana Preowned - located across the street from Acadiana Ford, owned by Donald Mendoza.
•Adler Security - selling security systems door to door.
Not in operation yet, but coming soon, will be Penny’s Cajun Hut located on the south side of the intersection of Trahan and Highway 14. This will be a diner with drive thru only.
Also coming soon will be the new Anytime Fitness which will be located in between O’Reilly Auto Parts and the old fruit stand on High 14.
In addition, a permit was issued to Dr. Luke Mancuso, DDS, to add an additional 1,300 square feet to his office located at 1600 West Veterans Memorial.
Kaplan will also soon have a new music studio - Ravis Records.

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Lance Broussard’s wife, Alecia, joined him when he received his award.

Captain Lance honored by D.A.R.E

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 1:27pm
Broussard receives Lifetime Achievement for more than 25 years of teaching

Captain Lance Broussard of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office has taught D.A.R.E. for more than 25 years.
He was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th LA D.A.R.E. Conference in Shreveport.
Officials with D.A.R.E said the award is special because it’s a representation of all the work Broussard has done in the parish and state.
At the awards ceremony, they spoke of Broussard’s many accomplishments and the dedication he has for his community.
As a D.A.R.E. officer in the parish, Broussard said he takes his job seriously. He tries to be at the school where he is teaching when the students arrive.
He said he loves greeting the kids in the morning to make sure they have a good day. He will also help the teachers in any way he can, such as; unloading things for their classrooms, hanging things in their classrooms, putting up mailboxes, trimming hedges, or helping out with a student that is having a bad day. Broussard also tries to be at the school when the students dismiss. This way he can tell them good-bye and to stay focused on their homework.
“As a D.A.R.E. officer you realize your job is not just at school; it may take you to a home where the parents are concerned about their child,” said Captain Lance. “It is rewarding to know from 100 plus graduations that I've had that I am making an impact on kids and families in our parish.
“I am very blessed to have this honor bestowed upon me and being able to be in a position to help my community.”
Broussard said he’s certain that he has done a good job when he sees and hears from formers students. One instance he highlights is from Meg Hebert in December of 2014.
“How does it feel to know that you are doing something for the world?,” Hebert asked Broussard.
What ever effect Broussard is having on the world is directly attributed to the two people who brought him into it.
“I think that all the hard work that I put into teaching D.A.R.E. is a tribute to my parents, the late Mayor Brady and Bonnie Broussard,” Broussard said. “Don't know if I could have done what I have done.”

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