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Erath City Hall

Erath moves one step closer to building its own electrical substation

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 9:58am

ERATH — The town of Erath has taken two important steps to reduce the electricity bills that residents have been complaining about for years.
At this month’s August city council meeting, the council voted to introduce an ordinance that would allow the town to approve receiving an $800,000 grant that would be used to purchase LED lighting.
Erath residents pay an added monthly fee on their bill to help cover the town’s electrical bill for street lighting.

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Abbeville General earns Cribs for Kids® Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Gold Certification

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 9:57am

Abbeville General Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved certification as a Gold Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital. This certification recognizes our healthcare team members’ commitment to best practices in infant safe sleep, ensuring the highest standards of care for our youngest patients. By earning this certification, Abbeville General Hospital demonstrates adherence to rigorous guidelines established by the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.

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John T. Landry became aware of the program after seeing banners in Mississippi. He is looking to help bring the program to Vermilion Parish

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John T. Landry speaks about the Hometown Heroes Banner program during a recent Rotary Club of Abbeville meeting.

Hometown Heroes: Program will use banners to honor local veterans

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 9:48am

A trip to visit a location known for its service turned into an idea to honor local veterans.
John T. Landry and his wife, Sandra, traveled to Bay St. Louis, Miss., to check out the Pearl Hotel. Along the way, Landry noticed banners hanging that honored area veterans. The banners included a photo and information about the veteran.
“We get into Bay St. Louis,” Landry said, “and I see these banners, these veteran banners. I pulled off to the side of the road and started taking pictures.”

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Dylan Baudoin

Maurice man arrested for first-degree rape; molestation of juvenile, pornography

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 10:16am

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Vermilion Parish resident Dylan Baudoin on nine charges involving three juveniles.
His total bond for the charges was over $2 million.
Kaplan Police Chief Josh Hardy said a parent filed the charges after seeing something on her child’s phone.
Chief Hardy said the Kaplan Police have two young victims (13 years old and under), while the Sheriff’s Office has a separate victim.

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Close to 20 percent of all Vermilion Parish teachers are uncertified.

More uncertified teachers in Vermilion Parish than ever before

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 10:14am

There is a growing trend of uncertified teachers statewide, as well as in Vermilion Parish.
In the past four years, the number of uncertified teachers in Vermilion Parish has more than doubled. In 2021, there were only 65 uncertified teachers out of approximately 675. By last year, this number increased to 112.
This school year, the number is now 125.

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