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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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Abbeville city workers began cleaning land near the rice mill after a Water Oak Tree fell that was located in the Masonic Cemetery near the rice mill.

Francine spares Vermilion Parish

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 10:44am

Thankfully, Vermilion Parish went largely unscathed by Hurricane Francine.
Initially tracked to hit Vermilion Parish, the storm made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, around 30 miles south of Morgan City, on Wednesday evening as a Category 2 storm.
As of Thursday morning, no extensive or major damage had been reported in Vermilion Parish. Some in Vermilion Parish were among the thousands in Louisiana to lose power due to the storm’s effects. That had mostly been rectified by Thursday morning as things began to return to normal.

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The storm is predicted to make landfall in the purple area on the map, as of Monday at 5 p.m.

Tropical storm now expected to hit on west end of Vermilion Parish, Wednesday afternoon

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 6:36pm

As Tropical Storm Francine approaches Louisiana, the forecast for Vermilion Parish is getting more severe. Francine is expected to bring 100 mph winds and a potential 12-foot storm surge to the parish’s coastline.
On Monday morning, Francine was predicted to make landfall in Intracoastal City late Wednesday night. It was forecasted to be a Cat. 1 (75 miles per hour winds) hurricane.
Five hours later, the news did not get any better for Vermilion Parish.

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