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LeBlanc Elementary School’s Daedra Howard is the Vermilion Parish Elementary Teacher of the Year. Taking part in the presentation are (L-R) Assistant Superintendent Marc Turner, Natalie Hebert, High School Curriculum Facilitator/District Test Coordinator, Howard, Superintendent Tommy Byler and Assistant Superintendent Kim Etie.

J.H. Williams Middle School’s Katie Griffin is the Vermilion Parish Middle School Teacher of the Year. Taking part in the presentation are (L-R) Natalie Hebert, High School Curriculum Facilitator/District Test Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent Kim Etie, Superintendent Tommy Byler, Adrienne Theriot, Middle School Supervisor, and Assistant Superintendent Marc Turner.

Abbeville High School’s Devin Romero is the Vermilion Parish High School Teacher of the Year. Taking part in the presentation are (L-R) Assistant Superintendent Kim Etie, Superintendent Tommy Byler, Romero, Natalie Hebert, High School Curriculum Facilitator/District Test Coordinator, and Assistant Superintendent Marc Turner.

Eaton Park Elementary’s Briana Richard is the Vermilion Parish New Teacher of the Year. Taking part in the presentation are (L-R) Assistant Superintendent Kim Etie, Natalie Hebert, High School Curriculum Facilitator/District Test Coordinator, Richard, Superintendent Tommy Byler and Assistant Superintendent Marc Turner.

Vermilion Parish Teachers of the Year announced

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:08pm

Each year, the Vermilion Parish School System has the tall order of naming Teachers of the Year.
It’s a challenge in that there are so many worthy of the honor. With that said, the challenge has been met, with the district honoring four across grade levels.
This year’s honorees are:
• Elementary Teacher of the Year - Daedra Howard, LeBlanc Elementary School
• Middle School Teacher of the Year - Katie Griffin, J.H. Williams Middle School
• High School Teacher of the Year - Devin Romero, Abbeville High School

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Erath High’s Dr. Belisa Smith is the Vermilion Parish High School Principal of the Year. Taking part in the presentation are (L-R) Natalie Hebert, High School Curriculum Facilitator/District Test Coordinator, Superintendent Tommy Byler, Smith, Assistant Superintendent Kim Etie and Assistant Superintendent Marc Turner.

North Vermilion Middle’s Kandice Broussard is the Vermilion Parish Elementary School Principal of the Year. Taking part in the presentation are (L-R), School Board member Kevin Meyers, Natalie Hebert, High School Curriculum Facilitator/District Test Coordinator, Superintendent Tommy Byler, Broussard, Assistant Superintendent Kim Etie and Adrienne Theriot, Middle School Supervisor.

Left — Meaux Elementary’s Dawn Amy is the Vermilion Parish Elementary School Principal of the Year. Taking part in the presentation are (L-R), Shawri Landry, Supervisor of Elementary Education , Natalie Hebert, High School Curriculum Facilitator/District Test Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent Kim Etie, Amy, Superintendent Tommy Byler, Smith, School Board Member Kevin Meyers and Assistant Superintendent Marc Turner.

Vermilion Parish Principals of the Year named

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:03pm

There are numerous aspects that go into creating a successful school.
Leadership is among the most important.
The Vermilion Parish School System has honored three of its leaders by announcing the Principals of the Year.
This year’s award winners are:
• Elementary School Principal of the Year - Dawn Amy, Meaux Elementary
• Middle School Principal of the Year - Kandice Broussard, North Vermilion Middle
• High School Principal of the Year - Dr. Belisa Smith, Erath High

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Doris Langlinais

Langlinais named temporary chief of Abbeville Fire Department following Mire’s retirement

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 11:56am

Here is a statement written by Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White on who will be the temporary fire chief of Abbeville.
“The City of Abbeville announces the retirement of fire chief Jude Mire and the appointment of Doris Langlinais, Jr. as temporary fire chief, effective December 18, 2025.
Chief Langlinais will lead the department during the transition period while the city proceeds with the Civil Service testing and selection process for a permanent Fire Chief.

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The old Garan building will be occupied 2026.

Kaplan getting soybean plant in Garan building

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 11:51am

Kaplan has a reason to celebrate this Christmas.
Mayor Mike Kloesel announced that the city council has approved a new lease for Soja Food, LLC in the city-owned old Garan facility. The city and the company agreed on a 10-year lease, with an option to purchase after three years.
The Garan building, located at 302 Klaby Meaux Road, has been vacant for years, previously used by Walmart for storage.