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Mrs. Joseph Paul Martin

Miss Elizabeth Noel Anastasia Romero & Mr. Joseph Paul Martin United in Matrimony

Mon, 02/24/2025 - 11:49am

Miss Elizabeth Noel Anastasia Romero of Maurice, LA and Mr. Joseph Paul Martin of Maurice, LA were united in Matrimony during a 5:00 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Cypress Grove in Eunice, LA. Officiating the ceremony was Angelique Johnson.
The bride is the daughter of Melvin and Beth Romero of Abbeville, LA. The bride’s grandparents are Douglas and Ruby Romero of Abbeville, LA and Lonnie and Patricia Scott of New Iberia, LA and the late Patricia LeBlanc Scott of Jeanerette, LA.

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Protein Power

Mon, 02/24/2025 - 11:46am

Starting your day with a healthy, high-protein breakfast has a huge impact in furnishing energy for the day and impacting your weight-loss journey.
Cottage cheese and eggs are protein-based heroes. Together they provide a protein rich tasty start for your day.

BREAKFAST RICE

Rice with protein from the eggs creates healthy carbs for your energy level. My dad’s parents, MomMom and PopPop Jules were real rice enthusiasts. After his evening meal, he always had a bowl of rice and milk. (It’s better than you think.) He would love breakfast rice.

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Nourish to Prevent series to be offered in Vermilion Parish

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 10:11am

The LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health (NCH) program is pleased to announce a new program, Nourish to Prevent aimed at helping residents reduce the risk of cancer through diet and lifestyle.
The Nourish to Prevent series will be offered by NCH Agent and Registered Dietitian, Mandy Armentor, at the Vermilion Parish LSU AgCenter office (1105 W. Port Street, Abbeville, LA) on Thursday, Feb. 20, 27, and March 6, 2025, at 5:30 pm.

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Rylann Viator stands next school board members when she was named Vermilion Parish's Middle School Student of the Year.

Erath's Rylann Viator named Regional Honoree for Louisiana Student of the Year

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:41am

Later this school year, the Louisiana Department of Education will announce the finalists for Student of the Year.
Erath Middle School’s Rylann Viator has a chance to see her name among those finalists.
Viator, the Vermilion Parish 8th-grade Student of the Year, has been named as a 2025 Student of the Year Regional Honoree.

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Dance teams from Erath High and North Vermilion High brought home national titles.

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NORTH VERMILION - Top: Avery Folsom, Julie Romero, Jaycie Hardy, Claire Gerard, Annalyn Irby, Emma Guidry; Bottom: Gabby Leonard, Gracyn Meaux, Camille Davidson, Kylie Istre and Marlee Nugier

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ERATH HIGH - Front Row: (L-R) Seniors - Mary Grace White and Regan Granger; 2nd Row (L-R) Juniors - Ellie Mire, Kenzie Segura, Claire Pigott, Izzy Bernard, Madeline Zegura; 3rd Row (L-R) Sophomores - Abigail Zegura, Courtney Quibodeaux, Ava Hunt, Libby DesOrmeaux; Back Row (L-R) Kynnedi Latiolais, Naomi Wyble, Emma Gauthier, Anna-Claire Hebert, Mollie-Grace Duplantis, Paityn Pilette, and Aubrey Landry

Two National Champions: North Vermilion repeats as champions; Erath wins first-ever title

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:58pm

Vermilion Parish is now the proud home of two National Champion Dance Teams.
Over the weekend, North Vermilion’s Dream Team Dance Team and the Erath Extreme Dance Team won their Varsity Game Day National Championship in Orlando, FL.
Erath is the Medium Varsity Division II Game Day National Champions. 
North Vermilion is the Small Varsity Division II Game Day National Champions.
It is the second year in a row that the Dream Team has won the championship in Game Day.

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