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Jude Mire began his career at the Abbeville Fire Department nearly 36 years ago, eventually reaching the rank of chief.
Mire has made a decision as to when that career will come to an end.
“On April 24, 2026,” Mire said, “I will be retiring.”
Mire made the announcement during Tuesday’s Abbeville City Council meeting.
“Mayor Brady Broussard hired me on Dec. 3, 1989, to work for the city of Abbeville,” Mire said. “It was one of the best days of my life.”

On Oct. 22, shortly after 9 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 14 near Fore Road. The crash claimed the life of 49-year-old Johnathan Taylor of Abbeville.

Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry is warning all SNAP welfare cardholders that they will receive no new benefits on their cards starting November 1st due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, DC. Any remaining benefits from previous months can still be used. Updated information will be available to all Louisiana residents through a new site https://dcshutdown.la.gov.