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Francis Plaisance

Councilman Francis Plaisance seeks re-election to District B seat in Abbeville

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 1:28pm

Francis J. Plaisance announces his candidacy for re-election to the District B seat on the Abbeville City Council. He is the current incumbent. The election is set for May 16, with early voting May 2-9. The public is encouraged to vote.
“I will continue to represent my constituents as a voice of integrity and experience while working with the Mayor and City Council to move Abbeville forward,” Plaisance said. “I have proven my ability to lead, compromise, and work as a team member, while helping our citizens.”

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Maurice Volunteer Fire Department Chief David Landry speaks to North Vermilion Middle School students during Wednesday’ Career Day.

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More than 20 local businesses, including Ochsner Health Center in Maurice, took part in North Vermilion Middle’s Career Day.

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Eighth-graders at North Vermilion Middle speak with a paramedic from Acadian Ambulance during the school’s Career Day on Wednesday.

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Students and local businesses packed the gymnasium Wednesday morning for North Vermilion Middle School’s Career Day.

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NV Middle students take a ride with a member of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office during Wednesday’s Career Day.

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Gulf Coast Bank’s Benji Gonzales speaks to North Vermilion Middle students about the banking industry during Wednesday’s Career Day.

Career Day offers North Vermilion Middle 8th-graders glimpse at potential futures

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 8:24am

For an eighth-grader sitting at their desk, the future can seem uncertain when it comes to a career path.
On Wednesday, 201 eighth-graders at North Vermilion Middle School found no better time than the present to develop a clearer idea of what they may want to do when they grow up.

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Nine Sicilian women are being recognized this year by the Sicilian Celebration, taking place in Abbeville on Saturday.

Sicilian Celebration to honor culture Saturday in Abbeville

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 9:12am

Sicilians have played an important role in the culture of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish.
This Saturday, the community will celebrate Sicilian culture.
The Sicilian Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum and Heritage Center, 304 S. State Street, Abbeville. Admission is free.
The official opening begins at 11:30 a.m. with performances of the U.S. and Sicilian anthems.

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The second Art Walk will take place this Saturday, March 21, in downtown Abbeville.

Second Art Walk brings creativity back to downtown Abbeville

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 8:48am

Art and creativity will once again fill the streets of downtown Abbeville as the community gathers for the Second En Rue de Concorde Art Walk.
Hosted by Vermilion Art Council, the event invites residents and visitors to experience local art while exploring the charm of historic downtown. It will take place this Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Mission of the Vermilion Arts Council (VAC) is to “Engage, Enrich, Experience the Arts in Vermilion Parish.

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