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Miss Haley Marie Baudoin becomes Mrs. Zachary Andrew Prejean

Haley Marie Baudoin of Abbeville, LA and Zachary Andrew Prejean of Carencro, LA were united in a nuptial ceremony on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Mary Magdalen in Abbeville, LA. Father Donald Bernard officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Stacie Baudoin of Abbeville, LA and the granddaughter of Robert and Bobbie Gooch of Abbeville, LA, the late Otto Baudoin and the late Ruby Baudoin of Abbeville, LA.
She is a 2015 graduate of Abbeville High School and a 2018 graduate of LSU at Eunice with a Radiologic Technologist degree. She is currently employed by Our Lady of Lourdes.
The groom is the son of Rickey and Kelly Leger of Carencro, LA and Steven and Rachel Prejean of Carencro, LA and is the grandson of the late Eric Joseph Prejean, Jr. and the late Jean Foreman Prejean of Carencro, LA, Brenda Dupre and the late Carl Guidry of Opelousas, LA, Evelyn Credeur and the late Joseph Credeur of Duson, LA and the late Eby Leger and the late Versie Leger of Church Point, LA.
He is a 2010 graduate of Acadiana High School in Scott, LA and a 2014 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History degree. He is currently employed with Super One Foods.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore an elegant ivory and nude fit and flare gown by Fiore Couture. The lace gown was accented by a V-neckline as well as embroidery throughout. A cathedral train and covered buttons complimented the gown nicely. The bride wore a knee-length ivory veil with delicate beading outlining the veil.
The hand-tied bouquet combines antique beige peonies, lavender scabiosa, ivory roses, lavender, lambs ear greenery and silver dollar eucalyptus.
Serving as Matron of Honor was Tara Lattier, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids included Chelsea Baudoin, Tobi Baudoin, sisters of the bride, Kathryn Leger, sister of the groom and Rida Prejean, Godchild of the groom. They wore varying styles of emerald color dresses from Tulle and Chantilly.
Nick Montz and Trevor O’Brien, both friends of the groom, attended as Best Men. Groomsmen included Quinton Richard, Zachary Lemoine and Bryce Sarradet, all friends of the groom, and Caleb Prejean, brother of the groom.
Ushers for the ceremony were Blake Searle and Ben Moore, both friends of the groom.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Organise Tommy Guidry.
Preceding the ceremony, a rehearsal dinner was held on Friday, November 27, 2020 and Riverfront Banquet room, hosted by the groom’s family.
A formal reception was held immediately following the ceremony at L’Eglise.
After a wedding trip to New Orleans with a delayed honeymoon to follow, the couple plan to reside in Carencro, LA.

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Birth Announcements for Nov. 29

Jon Luke Broussard
A son, Jon Luke Broussard, was born on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Abbeville General to Makayla Renee Richard and Jeren Joseph Broussard of Erath.

Carson Reign Landry
A son, Carson Reign Landry, was born on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Abbeville General to Paige Lachelle Landry and Henniya Aubriel Austin-Cain of Abbeville.

Kade James St. Germain
A son, Kade James St. Germain, was born on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Abbeville General to to Amanda Virginia Istre and Kevin James St. Germain of Abbeville.

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Leola F. Meaux Ledet

October 16, 1927 ~ November 25, 2020

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Leola F. Meaux Ledet, 93, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her residence in Abbeville. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Don Frederick, Jude Frederick, Randy Frederick, Charles Frederick, Brian Saltzman, and Brett Saltzman.
Leola was born and raised in Abbeville, LA. She was a faithful woman that loved her Lord and God. She went to church on a daily basis, cleaned the church, and was a member of the Ladies Alter Society. Leola always had a smile that lit up a room. She was a loving, giving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be truly missed.
Leola is survived by her son, Rodney Meaux; daughter, Medeline Mank; granddaughter, Kristie Saltzman and husband Brian; grandson, Randall Meaux; great grandson, Brett Saltzman; great granddaughter, Blair Saltzman; sister, Lucille Hebert; brothers, Norris Frederick and wife Hellen, and Luce Frederick Jr. and wife Velma.
She was preceded in death by her father, Luce Frederick Sr.; mother, Medelene L. Frederick; first husband, AJ “Blackie” Meaux; second husband, Minus P. Ledet; grandson, Christopher Scott Trahan; one sister, Agnes Stakes; and six brothers, Issac Frederick, Minos Frederick, Dalton Frederick, Dallas Frederick, Royce Frederick, and Francis Frederick.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be recited at 11:00 AM.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by Leola’s family to Hospice of Acadiana for the kindness, support, and loving care.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

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Theresa Marie Miller

Theresa Marie (Bernard) Miller, age 83, passed away on November 24, 2020, under the care of Mercy Hospice Services at her home in Washington, MO. She was born on September 30, 1937 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Alpha and Laura (White) Bernard.
She met Warren Miller when he was working the oil fields in Louisiana. They were married September 25, 1956 and started a family. They moved to Missouri after a couple years where Theresa remained the rest of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her son, Warren Keith. Theresa is survived by her daughters, Tina Miller of Austin, TX, and Jennifer Hill of Washington, MO; and her son, Larry Miller of Washington, MO; also brother, Emery Bernard; sisters, Mary Lou LeBlanc, Laura Mae Broussard, and Brenda Boudreaux of Abbeville, LA; she loved her grandchildren, Sean Conway, Chris Conway, Chelsea Hill, Luke Hill, Brett Hill, Trevor Hill, Forrest Miller, Grant Miller, Alex Miller, and Stuart Miller.
Theresa enjoyed planting her flowers, gardening, and baking. She loved to “visit” with all her grandchildren, nephews, and nieces spread across the country.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to Allen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
Graveside Services were held Saturday November 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Allen Cemetery with Father Joe Wormek officiating. Pallbearers were Larry Miller, Forrest Miller, Grant Miller, Alex Miller, Stuart Miller, and Sean Conway. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.

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Irene Broussard Miller

May 27, 1939 ~ November 23, 2020

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Irene Broussard Miller, 81, who died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Joseph Boutin officiating the services. Pallbearers will be, Floyd Miller, Jr., Mike Himel, Joshua Romero, Aaron Miller, Anthony Foreman, and Hector Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Garcia and Antwone Garcia.
She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Joseph Miller; three daughters, Dianna Romero and her husband, Sheldon, Betty Miller, and Tamma Miller; son, Floyd Joseph Miller, Sr. and his wife, Debra; grandchildren, Floyd Miller, Jr., Aaron Miller, Jeannie Himel, Anthony Foreman, Tessa Trahan, Tara Duplantis, Carla Nichols, Clarissa Romero, and Joshua Romero; and great grandchildren, Gracie Romero, Parker Romero, Everett Romero, Laney Trahan, Kaylie Trahan, Jena Miller, Jude Miller, Braylan Himel, Karter Himel, Jacob Foreman, Skyler Himel, Issac Foreman, Jayden Miller, Kaylee Duplantis, and Kaleb Duplantis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeneus Broussard and the former Ozita Trahan; and brother, Lloybe Joseph Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM; Monday, November 30, 2020 from 8:00 AM until time of services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

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Vermilion Parish Public schools going to hybrid schedule

After listening to Gov. John Bel Edwards place Louisiana back into Phase 2 due to a large increase in COIVID 19 cases, the Vermilion Parish Public School has decided to go back to the hybrid learning system for the next few weeks.
Edwards announced on Tuesday, and public school gathered Wednesday to figure out a game-plan.
Middle schools and high schools are going hybrid. Elementary students will continue to go to school every day.
School Superintendent Tommy Byler said the hybrid schedule would begin on Monday, November 30, and last until the Christmas Holidays, which ends the first semester.
After that, the school board and administration will analyze the situation before deciding the next schedule.
“ We are trying to do our school part in helping to slow down COVID transmission. Our hopes is to return to normal as we start back in January. Let’s all do our part,” Byler said.
During the first couple of weeks, middle school and high school students will follow an “ABAB” schedule (Monday - A day, Tuesday - B day, etc.).
On Friday of the first week, December 4, will be what Byler calls a “full distance learning day.”
Byler also said that those students who have fallen behind and need help could attend school on Friday. The school will notify the student who needs to attend school.
When the third week approaches, the board is looking at the possibility of a full virtual week, said Byler.
Byler said because the system has not done full virtual learning since the pandemic began, the week would be a test run to prepare if any guidelines change after the new year.
Byler said students would receive laptops where necessary, and teachers would likely give lessons over Zoom or Google Meet. The school board will provide updates on this third week as more decisions are made.
COVID-19 outbreaks have been in the higher grades, with the system having to quarantine “well over 400 students” in the last two weeks,” the superintendent added.
He said when one high school student gets COVID, an average of 25 students have to be quarantined.

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Chief of Police William Spearman holds up a poster with details about Logan Byron.

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Logan Byron

Abbeville Police continues search for Logan Byron, 17; he left home in September 2020

Members of the Abbeville Police Department are continuing an effort to reunite a runaway with his family.
Abbeville Chief of Police William Spearman said Logan Byron, 17, ran away from home on Sept. 16, 2020, after an argument with his family. Byron has been listed as a runaway in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Spearman said on Tuesday afternoon that the department has no reason to believe that Byron has been harmed.
“Logan is just staying on the run,” Spearman said.
Detectives and officers have followed up on numerous tips regarding Byron’s location.
“We are taking any tips that we can get and then we are following up on them,” Spearman said.
Anyone with possible information on this case can contact the Abbeville Police Department at 893-2511, or through the “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers using the tips line remain anonymous.
“We already have a large file on his case,” Spearman said.
It is not only the Abbeville Police Department that is responding to information provided by the public.
“We are using other law enforcement agencies outside of our parish,” Spearman said. “They are tracking down leads and checking places that are outside of our parish.”
Spearman said the belief is that Byron is still in the Acadiana area.
“We’ve gotten a lot of different answers on where he may be,” Spearman said. “It’s a wide range of places.”
Spearman said the place he wants Byron to be is back at home.
“Call us and let your family know that your are all right,” Spearman said of the message he wants to get to Byron. “We want to get him back home safely.
“We never give up on these cases.”

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Dr. Joseph Kanter speaks Tuesday at Gov. John Bel Edwards' press conference in Baton Rouge.

Gov. Edwards issues new restrictions to slow COVID-19 surge

Louisiana will move back into a modified form of Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions, mostly lower capacity limits for businesses and gatherings, in an effort to slow the state's surging numbers of new COVID cases and hospitalizations, Gov. John Bel Edwards said at a Tuesday press conference.
The mitigation measures will continue to include the statewide mask mandate. Also:
-- All Louisianans are encouraged to avoid gatherings of individuals not part of their households.
-- All businesses, private and public sectors, are encouraged to use remote work where they can.
-- All restaurants are limited to 50% of their indoor capacity. Restaurants should move as much dining outdoors as they can. Social distancing is required.
-- For bars in parishes above 5% positivity, bars are closed to indoor sales and consumption but open for outdoor consumption at tables only and at 25% capacity, with a maximum of 50 people. Social distancing is required. Take-out and delivery will still be available.
-- Retail businesses at 50% capacity, except for essential businesses, as defined by federal guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
-- Gyms may be open at 50% of their capacity.
-- Places of worship will remain at a maximum of 75% of their capacity or the number of people who can physically distance with at least six feet between each immediate household. The state fire marshal will put out additional COVID mitigation measures to make services safer.
-- Barber and beauty shops, and nail salons may open at 50% of their capacity.
-- Movie theaters may open at 50% of their capacity.
-- Indoor gatherings at event/receptions centers are limited to 25% capacity or up to 75 individuals.
-- Outdoor gatherings at event/reception centers are limited to 25% capacity or up to 150 individuals when strict physical distancing is not possible.
-- All sporting events will be capped at 25% capacity.
Edwards planned to sign a proclamation later Tuesday to put the renewed mitigation measures into effect Wednesday for 28 days.
The governor encouraged private and public employers to maximum telecommuting. And, as the holiday season and traditional family gathering times approach, Edwards urged people to plan activities in ways that will keep people safe, including avoiding gatherings with people from outside their immediate households.
Dr. Joseph Kanter of the Louisiana Office of Public Health said Louisiana officials watched for weeks while states around the country began to see rapid rises in COVID cases and hospitalizations while the situation remained relatively stable here.
"That luck has clearly run out now," Kanter said, calling the current situation "as concerning as it's ever been."
Kanter said emergency room visits for COVID or COVID-like symptoms, new cases and hospitalizations up nearly everywhere across the state.
Edwards pointed to the number of weekly new cases, which stands at 474 per 100,000 members of the Louisiana population. That's up from 172 per 100,000 the previous week and above the national rate of 356 per 100,000.
The number of COVID-positive people in hospitals remains short of the peak it reached last summer. But they've risen to 1,152 as of Tuesday from fewer than 600 on Nov. 1, Edwards said.
In the last 11 days, hospitalizations have gone up by 350, said the governor, who once more began talking about "flattening the curve," the term applied often last spring to reducing the spike in COVID cases to avoid overwhelming the medical system.
"Because of the trajectory we've been on for the last 10 days or so, it's imperative we take action now," Edwards said.
He injected a note of hope in his press conference Tuesday, saying we know the mitigation measures work because they were successful in fighting COVID's spread in the spring and summer.
And he pointed to recent reports of success in developing vaccines against COVID-19.
"I believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel," Edwards said, "and I don't believe it's a high-speed train headed in our direction."

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