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2024 Krewe di Bijou King Mr. Glenn Lege and Queen Mrs. Amanda Peacock

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2024 Krewe di Bijou Court Members

Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion holds Mardi Gras Ball

Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion held its 3 rd annual Charity Mardi Gras Ball for Krewe de Bijou on the eve of Mardi Gras. The overwhelming amount of support this event has gained over the past three years, has by far exceeded all expectations. Junior Auxiliary members would like to congratulate their 2024 Krewe
di Bijou King Mr. Glenn Lege and Queen Mrs. Amanda Peacock. They would like to thank all court

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Bottom Row: Charlene Beckett Left to Right: Abbeville Garden Club Members, Dana Spisak, Liz G. Hebert, Patsy Hebert, Janell Duhon; Left to Right: William Wisser, Councilman Brady Broussard, Jr, Councilman Carlton Campbell, City Workers, Jatero Mckinney, Paul Tomino, Aurris Wiltz, Mayor Roslyn White and Public Works Director Chris Gautreaux

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L-R: Jatero Mckinney, Aurris Wiltz, Paul Tomino

Keep Abbeville Beautiful honors exceptional Community Pride

Keep Abbeville Beautiful, in collaboration with the Abbeville Garden Club, is pleased to announce a noteworthy change in the Civic Pride Award.
Throughout January and February, the award will recognize outstanding individuals who epitomize extraordinary community pride within Abbeville.
Traditionally reserved for residential homes or businesses, this shift emphasizes the importance of personal commitment to maintaining beautiful spaces within the community.

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Representatives of Main Streets programs from around the state recently visited Abbeville for the Louisiana Main Street Winter Meeting.

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Abbeville played host to the recent Louisiana Main Street Winter Meeting. Representatives from Main Street programs from around the state gathered at Magdalen Place.

Louisiana Main Street gathers for winter meeting in Abbeville

Abbeville recently had the privilege of hosting the Louisiana Main Street Winter Meeting.
The Louisiana Main Street program, is a program that spans across more than 36 Main Street areas throughout the state, with growing interest from additional areas. The event was held at Magdalen Place on January 25th and 26th, left a lasting impact on all who attended.

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Arthur Chris Landry takes a photo with Vermilion Catholic students.

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Arthur Chris Landry explains to Vermilion Catholic students about his book that he wrote.

World Read Aloud Day: Local author captivates Vermilion Catholic readers

In honor of World Read Aloud Day 2024, Christopher and Jade Landry inspired students and teachers with a fun-filled presentation at Vermilion Catholic, a legacy of Mount Carmel, on Tues., Feb. 7.
“Mr. Chris Landry shared his passion for Cajun culture, Louisiana wildlife, and storytelling with our students,” said Librarian Nanette Cope. “They were captivated by his presentation and are excited to continue reading his books.”

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Members of the Erath High Extreme Dance Team returned home after a Runner-Up finish at the National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, Fla.

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Team members include: Front (L-R)- Regan Granger, Ava LeBlanc, Ella Caillouet, MaryGrace White; Middle Row (L-R)- Ellie Mire, Madeline Zegura, Izzy Bernard, Claire Pigott, Kenzie Segura; Back Row (L-R)- Theresa Touchet, sponsor Libby DesOrmeaux,
Abigail Theall, Courtney Quibodeaux, Ava Hunt, Libby DesOrmeaux, Ella Thibodeaux,
Christen Primeaux, coach; Not Pictured- Marlee Caldwell and Brylee Pogue

Erath High welcomes back Extreme Dance Team

Erath High school welcomed back their Extreme Dance Team today after an exciting trip to Orlando, Florida for the Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Dance Team Championships.
The competition dance squad made school history earning recognition as National Runner Up in the UDA Division II Medium Varsity Game Day Routine competition.
Coach Christen Landry Primeaux and Sponsor Theresa Comeaux Touchet led the team in this historic feat, along with Extreme Alum Chloe Landry and Choreographer Jesse Hernandez.

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