News
Anne Falgout, executive director of the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance speaks to the Abbeville Kiwanis Club.
Since becoming executive director of the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance (VEDA) in late 2014, Anne Falgout and 15 volunteer members of the board have worked to bring business and growth to
LeBlanc Elementary students celebrate the launch of the French Immersion program.
The school system, in “The Most Cajun Place on Earth,” has taken a step to keep the French language alive.
It’s a new year and the board of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is excited about its plan for 2019.
Schedule of Events for the Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration is as follows:
On Saturday, the public is cordially invited to an African American Heritage Exhibit and Walk celebrating Black History.
Sports
The Abbeville High Boys Powerlifting Team captured the Calvary Invitational Powerlifting meet in Sherveport over the weekend. The AHS boys, left to right, are Alvaro Lopez, Connor Grouvillia, Noah Richardson, Phillip McCoy, Addison Gaspard, Christian Alvarez, Jason Alvarez, Dontae Dunaway, Adam Nichols, Deion Williams, Raj Patel, Marlon Coco, Chuck Shuford, Ian Grouvillia, Malachi Arriaga, Caleb Garcia and Jerimyah Overton. Overton won the best heavyweight lifter and Christian Alvarez was best lightweight male lifter.
The Abbeville High Boys Powerlifting Team captured the Calvary Invitational Powerlifting meet in Sherveport over the weekend.
Ainsley Mallet scored 27 points in the VC win on Monday.
The Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles cruised to a 59-39 win over Highland on Monday at home.
The Abbeville Wildcats Powerlifting Team won the Calvary Invitational Powerlifting Meet in Shreveport over the weekend.
Abbeville High School senior Lainey Trahan set the state record for the heaviest bench press ever for a Louisiana High School female with a press of 305-pounds at the Calvary Invitational in Shreve
Alexis Trahan (10) of Kaplan shoots a jumper. Conana Willis tries to guard her.
KAPLAN - The Kaplan Lady Pirates improved to 14-9 overall and 2-1 in district after whipping the Abbeville Lady Wildcats 51-23 on Friday.
Lifestyle
The first Dutch Oven Gathering (D.O.G.)of 2019 will be held on Saturday, January 12 at Palmetto State Park.
Learning how to cook on coals would be a great accomplishment for 2019.
Enjoying a wonderful time at the Abbeville Garden Club Christmas Social on December 17, 2018 are (pictured left to right) Patsy Hebert, Susan DesOrmeaux, Brenda Cross, Susie Ledet, Ingrid Jones, Odile Segrest, Roxanna Champagne, Sandra Creswell, Denise Files, Liz Gremillion, Marietta Clark, Nancy Schexnaider, Karen Hoyt, Elizabeth Edwards, Susan Wilhelm, and Judge Edwards. Not pictured are Theresa Broussard Jeanell Duhon, Gwen Lanoux, Sandy Richard, and Joyce Thibodeaux. Abbeville Garden Club is an affiliate of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and Louisiana Garden Club Federation, District III.
Members of the Abbeville Garden Club gathered on December 17, 2018 for their annual Christmas Social, celebrating the holiday season at the lovely home of AGC member, Karen Hoyt. Members enjoyed a
Obits
Vermilion Today
Abbeville Meridional
318 N. Main St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4223
Fax: 337-898-9022
The Kaplan Herald
219 North Cushing Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548
The Gueydan Journal
311 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542