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Team Holy Smokes, from left to right, Darius Girouard, Emile Trahan, Allen McLain, Kevin Sagrera, Jacob Sagrera and John McLain with the 122.5 pound Warsaw Grouper.

Fishing for Memories tournament results in Vermilion Parish

Fishing for Memories 2018 Results Overall Winners Biggest Rodeo Fish: Kevin Sagrera, 122.5 lb. Warsaw Group, Holy Smokes Best Offshore Boat: UnReel with Troy Gardner, Chance Thomas, Allen LeMaire, Sammy Hebert, Philip Perry, Reece Place, and Brandon...

Councilman Francis Plaisance (right) presents Tony Mayard with a key to the City of Abbeville.

Mayard receives Key to City of Abbeville for contributions to art

Tony Mayard was honored in a special way on June 7, at a Vermilion Arts Council event for his 20-plus years of volunteer and philanthropic service to the Vermilion Arts Council and Abbeville as a whole. Recently retired from his role as President of...

Rural bars may be next to be banned from smoking

It was only a matter of time until the Vermilion Parish Police Jury began looking at creating the same no smoking in bars ordinance that the city of Abbeville recently adopted. At Wednesday night’s police jury committee meeting, police jury...

Bridge in downtown Abbeville to close on Monday, June 18

The Old Abbeville Bridge on LA 14 Business between LA 335 (South Henry Street) and North Main Street will be closed until further notice beginning Monday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m., for bridge maintenance. The detour route will include US 167, LA 14...

Black smoke could be seen miles away from Gueydan.

Lightning strikes oil tanker near Gueydan; sets it on fire

Multiple fire departments responded to a fire Wednesday afternoon at the old Pure Oil facility, which used to be an oil field plant. The facility is located on the east side of Gueydan. While no official cause has been given, it is believed that...

Kaylee Lopez has had a lot to smile about the last two years in a row.

North Vermilion's Lopez wins back-to-back Class 3A MVP honors

One player who delivered strikes and another whose specialty was catching them lead the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A All-State baseball and softball teams. Iota High junior pitcher Hunter Wriborg is the 3A Most Valuable Player for...

News

Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period in Vermilion Parish underway

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee.

Motorcyclist Succumbs to Injuries Received in Lafayette Parish Crash

MILTON – Shortly before 3:30 p.m.

Councilman Francis Plaisance (right) presents Tony Mayard with a key to the City of Abbeville.

Mayard receives Key to City of Abbeville for contributions to art

Tony Mayard was honored in a special way on June 7, at a Vermilion Arts Council event for his 20-plus years of volunteer and philanthropic service to the Vermilion Arts Council and Abbeville as a w

Mary Grace Sherlock, president-elect of the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is interviewed at the State of the Coast Conference in New Orleans.

UL Lafayette civil engineering students cited for coastal restoration efforts

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter recently earned a stewardship award from the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

Rural bars may be next to be banned from smoking

It was only a matter of time until the Vermilion Parish Police Jury began looking at creating the same no smoking in bars ordinance that the city of Abbeville recently adopted.

Sports

Kaylee Lopez has had a lot to smile about the last two years in a row.

North Vermilion's Lopez wins back-to-back Class 3A MVP honors

One player who delivered strikes and another whose specialty was catching them lead the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A All-State baseball and softball teams.

JT Langlinais watches the ball fly after getting his fourth hit.

Erath Bobcats to face No 1. Sterlington

JT Langlinais would not be denied at the plate on Saturday, picking up four hits and leading the Erath Bobcats to a 19-7 win over West Feliciana.

Aime Vincent hit a home run for NV on Monday.

Moving on: North Vermilion Lady Patriots have easy time in 1st round

The North Vermilion Lady Patriots advanced to the second round of the Class 3A softball playoffs after crushing first round opponent Church Point, 16-1, on Monday.

Annmarie Broussard signed a track scholarship with Northwestern State University. In the picture with her is her mother, Gwen, along with track coaches (left to right) Ivy Landry, Johnny Trangmar and Erik Lege.

Abbeville pole vaulter signs track scholarship with Northwestern State

Northwestern State University is becoming the place to go for Abbeville High School athletes.

The Kaplan Lady Pirates and the Pirates each took a team photo with the first place trophy. This is the third year in a row that both teams won the parish title.

Kaplan High 3-peats as parish champs

The Kaplan Pirates and the Lady Pirates took care of business on Wednesday by sweeping the Vermilion Parish Track and Field Meet.
Each school won the meet by at least 20 points.

Lifestyle

The four VC students who are receiving the Seal of Biliteracy for English and French are Victorian Doan, Alexan Broussard, Taylor Schaefer, and not shown is Lily Veazey.

VC students earn Seal of Biliteracy for English and French

Four Vermilion Catholic High School students have earned the Seal of Biliteracy for proficiency in English and French.

The four VC students who are receiving the Seal of Biliteracy for English and French are Victorian Doan, Alexan Broussard, Taylor Schaefer, and not shown is Lily Veazey.