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Members of Mark Shirley and Thu Bui’s LSU AgCenter family join them after receiving their Meritorious Public Service Awards. Front row: Abigail Sartin, Shannan Waits, Mark Shirley, Thu Bui, Sylvia Trahan, Tammy Trahan; Back Row: Hilton Waits, Mandy Armentor, Maddox Miller and Paul Bongarzone.

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Coast Guard Capt. Jason Franz presents LSU AgCenter Agent Thu Bui with the Meritorious Public Service Award

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Coast Guard Capt. Jason Franz presents LSU AgCenter Agent Thu Bui with the Meritorious Public Service Award

Prestigious honor: Coast Guard presents LSU AgCenter agents Bui, Shirley with Meritorious Public Service Award

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 10:30am

Rarely does the U.S. Coast Guard present its Meritorious Public Service Award, the branch’s second-highest award given to a civilian.
However, this moment occurred twice Wednesday morning in Vermilion Parish when the Coast Guard honored LSU AgCenter Agents Mark Shirley and Thu Bui. The presentation took place at the LSU Agricultural Extension Office in Abbeville, with family, friends and Coast Guard members in attendance.
“We’re all here to honor the work Mark Shirley and Thu Bui have done for the past 40-plus years,” Harry March said of the pair’s combined experience.

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Erath police arrest man for bank fraud

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 3:58pm

ERATH — Erath Police Department arrested Randy Landry of New Iberia after a two-month investigation.
He was charged with felony bank fraud, monetary instrument abuse, and access device fraud.
Landry was arrested in Erath and his bond for the three charges was set at $22,500.
However, he was no longer in the parish jail the next day. The investigation into Landry began on July 16, 2024, after he allegedly used a stolen checking account number to create new checks with his name and the stolen checking account number on them.

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Harbor and Terminal Board of Commissioners in the photo are Tim Creswell, Wayne LeBleu, Patrick Duhon, Jimmie Steen, Carlton Campbell and Harbor and Terminal Executive Director Nicholas Gautreaux. They are presenting a check to and Sheriff Eddie Langlinais. The money will be used to buy bullet proof vests for each department.

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District enhances security through key partnerships

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 9:48am

The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District, also known as the Port of Vermilion, has announced a significant initiative to enhance the safety and security of its operation and the community within its jurisdiction. In collaboration with the Abbeville City Police Department and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Department, the district reinforces its commitment to protecting the community, its tenants, and vital assets.

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Abbeville man shot, killed in Kaplan

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:48am

KAPLAN - The Kaplan Police released the name of the person shot and killed in front of the Dollar General Market in Kaplan.
His name was LeShawn Paul Meaux, and he was 34 years old. He is also from Abbeville.  
Kaplan Police Chief Joshua Hardy said the shooting happened around 3 p.m. at the Dollar General Market on La. 14.
The Kaplan Department arrested Kendrick Rashad Soloman in connection to the shooting. 
Hardy stated that the Kaplan police department had received numerous calls regarding the shooting at the Dollar General store.

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Francis Touchet Jr., who is holding his name plate, announced that Tuesday’s Abbeville City Council meeting would be his last. Touchet, who served District B for 22 years, will resign effective at the end of this month. Touchet, who is the superintendent of the
Lafayette Parish School System, will be moving to Youngsville. Joining Touchet after his last meeting are Chief of Police Mike Hardy, Councilman Brady Broussard Jr., Councilman Tony Hardy, Mayor Roslyn White, former Mayor Mark Piazza, Councilwoman Terry Broussard and Councilman Carlton Campbell.

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Mayor Roslyn White presents Francis Touchet Jr. with his nameplate following the final City Council meeting of his 22-year career.

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Former Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza, standing, shared his thoughts on the 20 years of working with Francis Touchet Jr. (far left).

Stepping down after 22 years: Francis Touchet Jr. leaving Abbeville City Council; He will be moving to Lafayette Parish, where is school superintendent

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 11:48am

For 22 years, Francis Touchet Jr. proudly represented District B on the Abbeville City Council.
With mixed emotions, Touchet announced that this past Tuesday’s city council meeting would be his last.
“I will be resigning as an Abbeville City Councilman in District B as of the end of this month,” Touchet said. 

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