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Didier Hougardy of Hannut, Belgium, (far left) speaks during Thursday’s Jumelage welcoming luncheon at Kaplan City Hall as Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel, Blake Williams and Jonathan Perry (L-R) look on. Williams and Perry are members of the Kaplan Jumelage Committee.
KAPLAN — What do Kaplan and Hannut, Belgium, have in common?
For one thing, each has people who are happy to see their counterparts from the other.
As the Abbeville downtown area undergoes extensive road work expected to last several months, commuting in the area may present challenges, including road closures, detours, and altered parking ar
Sandra Goodman points to where the contractors began work on her yard.
The city of Abbeville is getting tougher about enforcing ordinances regarding abandoned houses, overgrown yards, and junk-inoperable vehicles in yards.
The thieves used a truck to smash through the front of the store.
GUEYDAN — According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, at approximately 2:25 a.m.
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, on Friday April 26, 2024, at approximately 10 a.m., a body was located floating in a canal off of West Liberty Farm Road, south of Kaplan by a
Sports
This season, Isaac Russell is 5-2 on the mound and has a 1.48 earned run average. (photo by Faye Patin)
North Vermilion’s junior pitcher Isaac Russell has experienced a significant shift in his circumstances.
Members of the 2024 North Vermilion baseball team (in no certain order) Colt Lejeune, Devin Blanchard, Cody Breaux, Sam Galland, Kaius Hebert, Brody Lambeck, Logan Thompson, Brock Broussard, Colton Jeansonne, Ethan Gaspard, Collin Broussard, Kohen Landry, Cohen
Herpin, Jansen DeAngelo, Ben Carter, James Higginbotham, Jax Smith, Drew Durke, Hunter Denais, Avery Stutes, Alex Landry, Cooper Petrey, Jackson Romero, Blaze Duhon and Isaac Russell.
When the North Vermilion Patriots, seeded 6th, play against Pearl River Rebels, seeded 10th, today (Wednesday), NV head coach Jeremy Trahan scouted the Rebel baseball game without leaving Vermilio
Carlisle Quackenbos is all smiles after winning the pole vaulting Class A state title.
Carlisle Quackenbos of Vermilion Catholic captured the pole vault at Thursday’s Class A state track meet in Baton Rouge.
Kennedy Marceaux, Kaplan's shortstop, was named the MVP of the district.
The Kaplan Lady Pirates showcased their unparalleled prowess in the 2024 All-District 5-3A games, emerging as the dominant force on the all-district first team.
Ashly Boudreaux was Abbeville's basketball coach for seven years.
LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots volleyball team has a new head coach and it’s a familiar face – Ashly Boudreaux.
By Rosco Harrington
Lifestyle
The community of Meaux came out and supported the ninth annual Gumbo Cook-Off, held at the Red Barn in Abbeviille.
Nine years ago, a group of parents identified a need to improve the playground at Meaux Elementary School and decided to form a committee with the goal of bringing positive change to the Meaux comm
By Submitted by Brook Stelly
Mrs. John Michael Doeseckle
Miss Leslie Anne LaCour, of Abbeville, Louisiana and Major John Michael Doeseckle, of New Braunfels, Texas were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony during a ceremony at six
Public Safety
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Public Information Officer Eddie Langlinais, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the multiple arrests for narcotics rela
Kinnie Leshon Henderson Jr.
Two people have been booked in connection to a shooting earlier this month that left one man dead.
Obits
ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Rachel H. Primeaux Frederick, 88, was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Erath on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. with Fr.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mahlan Paul Broussard, 90, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
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