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Catch basin grates, like this one, are being removed and leaving a big hole. To replace one cost the taxpayers on average $300.

Catch basin grates being stolen in Vermilion Parish

Tue, 04/17/2018 - 10:06am

Metal thieves are putting you in danger and costing you money by stealing catch basin grates and manhole covers.
More than 50 have gone missing in Vermilion Parish in the last month. When one disappears it leaves a big opening for a deep hole. The Vermilion Parish Police Jury has to spend big bucks to replace them.
The police jury is asking the community and salvage yards to help stop these costly and dangerous thefts.
For the last month, bold thieves are riding around the parish and taking catch basin grates.
On Thursday one was stolen in Abbeville.

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Abbeville receives $800,000 for sewer system

Tue, 04/17/2018 - 9:52am

It is nice to share, but, let’s be honest, it’s really nice to sometimes get a big piece of the pie.
The City of Abbeville can relish in that feeling.
Mayor Mark Piazza announced at the most recent City Council meeting that the city has been awarded funds from the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) program. The city will receive $800,000 for sewer improvements.

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Church leaders from Abbeville take part in prayer at the recent Spirit Fest Christian Service Center.

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Vermilion Parish Police Juror Ronald Darby (left) and Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza join Christian Service Center Director Marcello Davis to show their support of the Center.

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Brandon Mitchell, former NFL Player, shared is testimony as Spirit Fest.

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Spirit Fest continues to grow.

Second Annual Spirit Fest celebrates Faith in community

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 8:50am

The Christian Service Center recently hosted their 2nd Annual Spirit Fest.
It’s a special event that welcomes the whole community, regardless of what faith community a person belongs to ...or does not belong to.
It was a day where multiple pastors from various denominations gathered for prayer, worship, a testimony from former NFL player Brandon Mitchell. Pastor Lane Payne and his worship team led a portion of the day. Pastor Molly Magee from Abbeville United

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Pictured left to right are Judy Delahoussaye, Linda Davis, Sherry Darcey, and Millie Comeaux of Azalea Garden Club; Pam Blakely, Mayor of Delcambre; Gwen Lanoux, District III Chairman of the Cleanest City Contest; and Roxy Blanton, Azalea Garden Club.

Delcambre to compete in state’s ‘Cleanest City Contest’

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 1:42pm

DELCAMBRE — The Town of Delcambre will be competing in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. State Cleanest City Contest.
Delcambre competed in the LGCF District III Cleanest City Contest on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
District III Cleanest City Contest Chairmen Gwen Lanoux and Patsy Hebert stated that, “Delcambre entered the District III Contest for the first time.
“The judges were impressed with the overall cleanliness of the town and the extent of civic pride and community involvement.”

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Sheriff Mike Couvillon reads the plaque to Bob LeBlanc before presenting it to him. Sitting next to LeBlanc is good friend N.R. Broussard. The two men are both 96 years old. The luncheon for Broussard was attended by Vermilion Parish dignitaries.

Sheriff honors LeBlanc with plaque

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 1:24pm

The honors keep coming for Brigadier General Bob LeBlanc.
Earlier this week, LeBlanc, 96, was honored by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for a life-long dedication to Vermilion Parish.
Sheriff Mike Couvillon, in front of parish dignitaries, gave an appreciation plaque to LeBlanc on Wednesday. He also cooked a meal for LeBlanc and friends.
The Sheriff read the plaque to LeBlanc.
“In recognition and appreciation for meritorious service and leadership to the Armed Forces of the United States of America and contributions to Vermilion Parish.

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