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Denise Lotief

North Vermilion High's Lotief is retiring

North Vermilion High School Principal Denise Lotief has spent more than three decades working in education.
Lotief announced that time is now coming to an end.
“After 32 incredible years in education, I’m stepping into a new chapter of my life — retirement,” Loteif said in a post on social media. “This decision has not been easy, as this has truly been my second home for so long.”

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Pictured (L-R) are Miss Freedom Karmen Landry, Miss Justice Keylene Coleman, Miss Juneteenth Queen 2025 Jaylie Williams (16) in the middle is the 2024 Miss Juneteenth Queen Sanatryn Fruge, Junior Miss Juneteenth Queen Karlee Stewart, Junior Miss Justice Kyli Alyra Bolden and Junior Miss Freedom Seriniti Broussard.

Vermilion Parish: 4th Annual Juneteenth Royalty announced

The Vermilion Parish NAACP #6276 and Mt. Triumph Baptist Church hosted the Fourth Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant on June 7 at the Abbeville High School Auditorium.
The participants showcased their talents, beauty, etiquette, and humility, as noted by the organizers. Representatives from both the Vermilion Parish NAACP and Mt. Triumph Baptist Church expressed their gratitude to all the parents who supported their children in this event. They also thanked the community for coming out to support the girls, as well as the judges and the master of ceremonies, Lawana Stokes.

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Layla Bolden hangs up a shirt at the Wildcat Wardrobe. Two years ago, Bolden turned her room into a place J.H. Williams students can grab what they need for a school day, should the need arise.

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Along with uniforms, and other donated items, Layla Bolden has collected shoes.

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One cabinet in Layla Bolden’s room at J.H. Williams, known as the Wildcat Wardrobe, is full of school supplies.

Wildcat Wardrobe has it: J.H. Williams students able to obtain needed items during year

It’s still early in the summer, so kids definitely don’t want to think too much about returning to school.
However, when the year does begin in August, should a student at J.H. Williams Middle School in Abbeville need something for school on a given day, he or she won’t have to think about where to find it.
For the past two years, the Wildcat Wardrobe at J.H. Williams has provided students with various necessities that may arise during a school day. Layla Bolden, the school’s behavior interventionist,  helped organize the effort.

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This sign will be posted to help visitors with paying for parking at the Intracoastal City Launch.

Streamlined Parking, launch Access now live at Intracoastal City Launch

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District announces the implementation of a new, streamlined payment system for parking and boat launching at the Intracoastal City Launch. This initiative is designed to provide a faster, more convenient experience for all visitors using the site for recreational access, including boating, fishing, hunting, and camping.
Effective immediately, users are encouraged to download the JustPark App to pay the daily access fee of $5. The app simplifies payment and makes it easy to manage your stay.

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This handicap ramp looks to be built on the home’s old concrete slab instead of the public sidewalk on Putnam Street in Erath.

Erath property owner says ramp not on sidewalk

ERATH — Erath City Councilman Jason Connor proposed a motion to remove the wooden ramp that had been built in front of a resident’s house on Putnam Street. However, before a vote could take place, the property owner revealed surprising information that halted the voting process.
Kim Brasseaux told the Erath council and Mayor Taylor Mencacci that he owns the property and rents it out. 

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