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An area resident told Mayor Roslyn White and members of the Abbeville City Council that speeding has been an issue on South State Street.

Abbeville resident brings issue of speeding on South State to City Council

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 10:01am

Speeding is a concern not only for law enforcement but also for citizens who live in areas where drivers are going too fast.
Erin Borel, who lives near South State Street in Abbeville, said she feels the stretch is becoming increasingly dangerous due to drivers going well beyond the speed limit. During the meeting on Feb. 4, Borel brought her concerns to the Abbeville City Council.
“The speeding on South Main is getting out of control,” Borel said. “It’s not just going over the speed limit, people are racing down the street.”

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Breaux Bridge man arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots at home in Abbeville

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 9:36am

A Breaux Bridge man has been booked in Vermilion Parish after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a residence in Abbeville.
On Monday, Feb. 10, at approximately 6:48 p.m., the Abbeville Police Department received a call for shots fired at the 200 block of South John Hardy Dr.
A complainant stated that someone shot at her house, hitting it five times, and the vehicle was still riding around her home. When officers arrived, they found several casings in front of the residence.

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Gueydan High most expensive school to operate per student cost

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 10:03am

Educating students in Vermilion Parish is not cheap, explained Superintendent Tommy Byler.
Earlier this month, the superintendent went over the finances to the school board members.
Byler broke down the number of students and personnel at each school and the cost of educating each child.
There are 8,526 students currently enrolled in public schools, excluding Vermilion Charter School.
The average cost to educate those 8,526 students is $5,142 per student per year.

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Qualifying for District B Abbeville City Council seat begins today

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 12:26pm

Qualifying for a special election for the District B seat on the Abbeville City Council began this morning.
The process will continue on Thursday before concluding on Friday, Jan. 31. Qualifying will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day.
Potential candidates can qualify at the office of Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Diane Meaux Broussard, located on the first floor of the Vermilion Parish Courthouse.

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