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Vermilion Parish School System will install vape sensors in high school bathrooms

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:40am

High school bathrooms remain the most common location for teens to vape, continuing a trend from previous generations when bathrooms were the primary place to smoke.
It is common to encounter cherry-scented, chemical vapors from e-cigarettes in high school bathrooms.
At the start of the next school year, students should be aware that the Vermilion Parish School District is taking significant steps to prevent vaping in high school bathrooms.

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The Kaplan Lions Club’s Radio Auction is this weekend.

Kaplan Lions Club to hold Radio Auction this Saturday, Sunday

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:37am

For decades, the Kaplan Lions Club has worked to help the community.
“It’s going to be 90 years in May,” Lions Club President Danny Theall said. “We serve the community as best we can.”
Theall, along with Danny Choate, attended the Kaplan City Council meeting on March 17 to promote one of the club’s biggest events, one that allows the community to “help us help others.”

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Historic downtown Abbeville

Community input needed as Abbeville develops new branding strategy

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 8:59am

Historic Abbeville has received an exciting opportunity to strengthen its identity and future growth. Abbeville Main Street has been awarded a Louisiana Main Street Technical Support Grant to develop a comprehensive branding strategy for the community which aligns with Abbeville’s Strategic Plan.

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The school grounds at Maltrait Memorial will once again be packed with fun for this Friday and Saturday for the annual Spring Bazaar.

Maltrait Memorial Spring Bazaar begins this Friday in Kaplan

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 8:56am

After a recent cold spell, it is finally beginning to feel like spring.
For the Maltrait Memorial Catholic School Community, that means the annual Spring Bazaar is ready to roll.
The fun-filled event will take place this Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, on the school grounds in Kaplan.

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Abbeville City Council approves permits for two trail rides

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 1:34pm

Abbeville officials are not allowing the negative actions that occurred during one trail ride to limit others from being held in the city in the future.
The Abbeville City Council approved permits for two trail rides during Tuesday’s meeting. The Shuga Shack Trail Ride is scheduled for April 17-19 at the Red Barn on Rodeo Road. The Boutte Riders Trail Ride will take place June 6-7 at the Red Barn.

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