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Mark Ardoin was arrested for allegedly stealing a tractor.

Kaplan man in jail after allegedly stealing a tractor and then tried to run from police in two parishes

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:39am

A man from Kaplan is in jail after reportedly stealing a tractor and then attempting to evade the cops across two parishes.
According to Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, on November 19, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office – Patrol Division received a report of a stolen tractor in the Youngsville area, within Vermilion Parish.
The tractor was spotted near the Woodlawn Bridge on La- 82. The tractor then traveled on Woodlawn Road to Bourque Road, near La-92, where an officer from the Maurice Police Department attempted a traffic stop on the tractor.

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The sales tax would go to the Erath police department to help run every day operations.

Town of Erath puts 1/2 sales tax on ballot to help the police department

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:09am

More than 9,300 took part in early voting nearly a month ago.
Beginning this Friday, there will be another opportunity.
Early voting for the Dec. 7 election will begin this Friday, Nov. 22. It will run through Saturday, Nov. 30 (Excluding, Sunday, November 24, 2024, Thursday, November 28, 2024 & Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving).
Voting will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each available day. It will take place in the Vermilion Parish Registrar of Voters office, located on the first floor of the Vermilion Parish Courthouse.

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The city of Abbeville is asking residents to dig near the water meter to see what type of pipe that is connecting to the water meter.

Search is on for lead pipes in parish

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:05am

The hunt is on for lead pipes in the local municipalities.
Just last week, Abbeville, Kaplan, and Erath reached out to all residents and businesses using city water, asking them to take a look at the pipes linking their properties to the city’s water supply.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) requires that every water service provider in the State have a valid record of the type of service lines providing water to every customer. This is an effort by LDH to eradicate any lead pipes that might still be in service. 

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Abbeville High students who are part of the DECA Club help operate the Den.

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Emma Tran, Evan Touchet, Brandy Williams and Danielle Allemen stand behind the counter of the Den by DECA. It’s the new school store for Abbeville High School.

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Evan Touchet shows off some of the items at the Den by DECA.

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Anyone in the market for an Abbeville High Christmas sweatshirt can find on at the Den by DECA.

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The Den by DECA offers plenty AHS “merch.”

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Plenty in store for The Den

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 11:15am

Whether you’re looking for an Abbeville High Christmas sweatshirt or simply something to snack on, the Den by DECA has you covered.
The school’s DECA Club, a club that focuses on various aspects of business, recently opened the doors to its new school store. While excited to take such a big step, Danielle Alleman, an AHS business teacher and DECA Club sponsor, said the store is still in its soft-opening phase.
“We’re trying to see how things are going to go,” Alleman said of ironing out all the details.

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