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A grass fire started in a field, north of Erath on Tuesday. Volunteer firemen responded to the fire. Three men were cited by the Sheriff's Office.

Vermilion Parish: Three cited for violating burn ban

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 9:31am

ERATH — Three people were cited for violation of the state’s burn ban.
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, at approximately 12:51 p.m., patrol deputies were dispatched to a fire off Wilmer Road, north of Erath, that got out of control.
Local fire departments were also dispatched to put the fire out.
Due to the dry conditions, the fire caused the closing of Wilmer Road while attempts to extinguish the fire continue.

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Competitors in the Cattle Show can win buckles.

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Cattle Festival announces Cattle Show & BB Gun Tournament

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 11:34am

The Louisiana Cattle Festival and Fair Association is pleased to welcome back a staple component of the Louisiana Cattle Festival but with a new twist. The LA Cattle Festival Cattle Show, formerly known as the LA Cattle Festival Livestock Show, has been revamped to encompass exhibiting opportunities exclusive to showcasing various cattle breeds and showmanship categories only.

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Bobbie Jo Saltzman

Update from Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office: Remains of missing woman located

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 1:41pm

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Bobbie Jo Saltzman, who was reported missing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, , has been located.
Couvillon announced the update on Friday morning (Sept. 15).
Saltzman’s remains were transported to Louisiana Forensics for an autopsy to determine cause of death.

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The old Pecan Island High School was converted into a duck camp. The camp is now for sale for just under $1 million.

One-of-a-kind Pecan Island hunting camp up for sale

Tue, 09/12/2023 - 1:43pm

PECAN ISLAND — Are you considering buying a camp in Pecan Island, and all of the camps you looked at need to be bigger and updated?
One hunting camp for sale will blow your friends’ camps out of the water.
It is located in a prime duck hunting and fishing area in Louisiana. It’s right off a state highway and minutes away from the marsh. Space is no problem. There are 39,000 square feet under the roof on five acres of land.
There are also 10 hunting blinds and plenty of fresh and saltwater fishing around the camp.

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