The intersection of Lafayette Street and South Louisiana Street has had drainage issues for many years. The city will be making improvements in that area after receiving capital outlay funds from the state. Drainage improvements coming to parts of Abbeville Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:25am Here’s some good news. Long-awaited capital outlay funds from the state have finally come through for the City of Abbeville. These ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald. Read more about Drainage improvements coming to parts of Abbeville