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On Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m., a Chevy truck left the roadway and overturned on its side on Jane Street, just outside the Abbeville city limits. The Abbeville Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office responded promptly. The photo depicts four firefighters stabilizing the vehicle while another cuts the front glass to assist the driver and passenger in exiting. A neighbor climbed onto the truck and held the driver’s door open to allow air into the cab. Both occupants were transported to the hospital by Acadian Ambulance.

Julie Babineaux, a Vermilion Parish native, will assume the role of executive director of the Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission this summer after tourist commissioner Alison Miller retires.
Babineaux, a lifelong advocate for her culture, was born and raised in Cow Island. For 20 years, she and her sister have performed as The Babineaux Sisters, creating and sharing traditional Cajun music. Their performances across the South and abroad highlight the unique culture of Vermilion Parish.

The annual Daylily Festival in Abbeville is more than a celebration of beautiful flowers — it is a tribute to a rich horticultural tradition deeply rooted in the community’s history and identity.
The latest edition of the event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday in Magdalen Square in downtown Abbeville.
Created to honor the daylily’s importance in Abbeville, the festival recognizes the lasting influence of local horticulturist W.B. MacMillan and the generations of gardening enthusiasts who helped cultivate a love for these vibrant blooms across the region.