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Circumstances, one tragic and another legislative, have affected the upcoming transition for the local government in the city of Abbeville.
Following the untimely passing of Councilman-elect Neal Richard, the City of Abbeville has called a special election for the District A seat. The council also voted to cancel the July 7 meeting and to hold a special city council meeting on July 14, which will allow more time for the June 27 elections to be certified. The council made both moves during Tuesday’s meeting.

Doris Langlinais Jr. had the support of the Abbeville City Council on Tuesday, when that body voted unanimously to make him the permanent chief of the fire department.
Going in, Langlinais also had strong support from department members.
“I appreciate this and the support that I have gotten during the past six months,” Langlinais said after the vote.

The community is invited to join in a special celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with an inspiring patriotic walking tour through historic downtown.
The event will take place on Friday, June 26 with tours beginning at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tours depart from the Gazebo in Magdalen Square where you will meet your tour guide.
This unique event will bring history to life as we encounter famous figures from our nation’s past and hear the words that helped shape the United States.