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Abbeville man refuses to come out of home after firing weapon in his backyard

On Thursday, the Abbeville Police Department received calls about a South Bailey Street resident shooting guns in his backyard.
Officers arrived at 5:39 p.m. to the call and cleared the neighbors' homes in case of any trouble arresting the suspect.
Officers surrounded the home at 719 South Bailey and requested the person exit the home, but he did not respond.
Family members showed up at the scene and made pleas over the police loudspeaker to no avail.

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The new school safety officer will visit all of the schools in the parish to find safety issues.

Vermilion Parish School Board approves job description for school safety officer

The Vermilion Parish School Board has approved a job description for a new school safety officer who will be responsible for the safety and security of the entire school district.
Superintendent Tommy Byler explained the job description to the school board members and clarified that they are not currently hiring for the position.

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Queen Ella Gaspard throws candy to the crowd.

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Queen Ella Gaspard gets ready to throw candy.

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VC students trying to catch as much candy as possible.

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VC's sixth grade class on a float.

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Grace Hebert, on VC's homecoming court, waves to the crowd.

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There were plenty people, young and old, watching the parade.

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The VC Class of 2029.

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Members of the Class of 2003.

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Members of the Class of 1963.

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Members of the Class of 2013.

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Members of the Class of 2008.

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Kinley Dartez, a member of the VC court, grabs for some candy.

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Jo Lynn Boudreaux, a member of the homecoming court, is a smiles during the parade.

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Ada Verret, a member of the VC homecoming court, looks for someone to throw candy.

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Kallen LeBlanc, a member of the VC court, is all smiles.

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Kayla Broussard, a member of the homecoming court, is about to throw candy.

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Carlisle Quackenbos , a member of the homecoming court, sees someone in the crowd that she knows.

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Madison Rogers, a member of the homecoming court, gets ready to throw.

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Madison Rogers reaches for candy.

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Kirsten Briggs, a member of the homecoming court, gets ready to throw.

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Kirsten Briggs waves to the crowd.

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It was not too hard to find candy after the parade.

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There was plenty of candy left on the street by Magdalen Square.

Vermilion Catholic Homecoming parade photos

Here are photos from the Vermilion Catholic Homecoming Parade that took place Friday in downtown Abbeville.

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Greg Theriot of Charter USA talks to the crowd.

Vermilion Charter Academy holds first public meeting

Close to 50 people attended the first Vermilion Charter Town Hall meeting held Thursday at the Woodman of the World Hall in Maurice.
In attendance were parents who wanted to send their children to Vermilion Charter Academy, a new charter school about to be built in the northern part of the parish.
The school will be known as Vermilion Charter Academy, and the bulldog will be its mascot.
The K-through 8th grade school is scheduled to open in August of next year. The school can house 900 students. The goal is to have at least 100 students in each grade.

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