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ERATH — On July 4, Erath native Marlene Menard, daughter of Donald Menard and the late Lucy Menard, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Erath, bringing a lifetime of public service and leadership to a campaign focused on communication, transparency, accountability, and community participation.

The Vermilion Parish School System is celebrating exceptional academic progress following the release of the 2026 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) results. Districtwide, the percentage of students performing at the Mastery and Above level increased from 43% in 2025 to 46% in 2026, a three-point gain that propelled Vermilion Parish to 6th in the state of Louisiana among all school systems.

Carl Toups has announced that he will not seek re-election as Justice of the Peace for Ward 1 in Vermilion Parish and has formally notified the Louisiana Secretary of State that he will step down from the position effective June 30, 2026.
Toups was first elected to the office during a special election in 2018 and was subsequently re-elected without opposition in 2020. Throughout his tenure, he has served the Vermilion residents of Ward 1 by performing the duties of the office with dedication and commitment to the community.