News
BATON ROUGE — A drive-thru Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will reopen in Vermilion parish on Oct. 22 to help Hurricane Delta and Laura survivors.
It was not uncommon for former Governor Edwin Edwards, along with his wife, Trina, and their son Elli, to drop by and visit Robert Vincent at home in Erath.
ERATH - While most nine and 10-year-old boys only cared about playing outside or playing video games, Robert Vincent developed a love for politics and the satisfaction of helping people through pol
Early voting is taking place at the Vermilion Parish Courthouse.
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election will begin this morning and will run through Oct. 27.
36 hours after storm rips off part of roof at LeBlanc Learning Center, community helps put make-shift roof back on and clean up pre-school
There is something special about living in South Louisiana. The people here love to help when someone is in need.
Sports
High school stadiums, like Kaplan High's, have been empty because only 25 percent seating capacity. Now, the governor raised it to 50 percent, starting Friday.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced during a press briefing on Thursday that he will allow high school football stadiums to have 50 percent capacity that went into effect this past Friday.
North Vermilion teammates surround Benny Freeman (11), who scored three touchdowns and ran for 134 yards against Crowley.
KAPLAN - The North Vermilion Patriots beat the Crowley Gents 35-20 in front of a homecoming crowd, and one would think Patriot head coach Brett Blakey would be happy.
NV quarterback Dale Martin hands the ball off to Benny Freeman in the first game of the year. The Patriots played a home game in Wildcat Stadium in Abbeville.
This football season has been unique for the North Vermilion Patriots (1-1).
Above - Saul Dartez (1) catches one of his three passes for VC. Tackling him is Gabe Primeaux for Erath. Also in the photo is EHS defender Jose Valenzuela.
ERATH - After a 7-0 first quarter lead, the Vermilion Catholic Eagles scored 27 points in the second period and cruised to a 47-0 victory over the Erath Bobcats.
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BATON ROUGE – The LSU at Florida football game of October 17 has been postponed due to positive tests and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Florida football program, consistent with
Lifestyle
Back: Isabelle LeBlanc, Jace Myers, Abigail Lopez, Aly Zumbek, Lindsey Duhon, Cassie Duhon, Kennedy Semien. Front: Alaina Thompson, Gabrielle Hulin, Riley Daly, Gracie Becker, Aani Constantine, Grace Broussard
The following students were selected by the student body to represent North Vermilion High School as members of the homecoming courts.
Mrs. Brennon Lloyd Berard
Brittany Simone Richard, of Erath, LA and Brennan Lloyd Berard, of Loreauville, LA, were united in a nuptial ceremony on Friday, October 16, 2020, at St.
Charleston King Green
A son, Charleston King Green, was born on September 8, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Valerie Green of Abbeville.
Obits
ABBEVILLE — John Earl Harrington, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence in Abbeville, Louisiana.
ERATH — Graveside services for Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Simon will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 1:00PM.
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