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Clare L. Martin of Maurice has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Vermilion Council on Aging (VCOA).
Martin brings years of experience working with elder populations and nonprofit management. As part of her vision for the VCOA, Martin says she would like to become “embedded” within the communities of Vermilion Parish to increase outreach to senior citizens. 

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at approximately 7:27 pm, the Abbeville Police Department responded to several calls reporting shots fired at 1021 W Port Street, the address of Chapel Down Apartments.
Upon arrival, officers received information that someone from one of the apartments walked to the rear of the complex and discharged 4 or 5 rounds from a firearm. The apartment security cameras were checked, and a suspect was identified. Officers located casings behind one of the buildings.

Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion held its 4th annual Charity Mardi Gras Ball.
The excitement of Mardi Gras was in the air, and this year Krewe de Bijou has crowed its King and Queen. Unlike traditional royal titles, the honor of King and Queen at this highly anticipated event is awarded based on the amount of money raised and the number of tickets sold. Each year, candidates compete to secure the crown, rallying support from friends, family and local business, and all in the spirit of giving back.