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LOUISIANA FOOTBALL VS. CENTRAL ARKANSAS CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:18pm
Ragin’ Cajuns were set to host Bears for home finale on Saturday, Nov. 21

LAFAYETTE – No. 24 Louisiana Football’s home finale against Central Arkansas on Saturday, Nov. 21, has been canceled due to COVID-19 positive tests and contract tracing within the program.
The Ragin’ Cajuns did not hold practice Tuesday, Nov. 17, and will attempt to resume normal operations on Saturday, Nov. 21.
A total of 33 student-athletes are in the program’s COVID-19 safety protocol, which is a combination of contact tracing, isolation, quarantine and recovering cases.
“We are disappointed we will be unable to play Central Arkansas on Saturday,” said Director of Athletics Bryan Maggard. “We knew this season was going to require a lot of patience and flexibility and disruptions were likely to occur. The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff is always the primary focus.”
Louisiana’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, at ULM, with a 2 p.m. kickoff on ESPN3. Changes to the football schedule will be communicated by the Department of Athletics, if necessary.
“We appreciate our tremendous medical staff and athletic trainers working closely with our football program in order to best navigate this situation,” said head coach Billy Napier. “There has been an unfortunate uptick in coronavirus cases around the country, especially in football programs, and now more than ever, we must remain committed to being safe, following proper protocols and mitigating further spread of the virus.”
Season ticket holders will be given the opportunity to redeem single-game tickets to a home men’s or women’s basketball game of their choosing, based on availability. Requests will be allocated based on the number of football season tickets in the account.

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F.I.E.B. congratulates Teachers, Support person of the year

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:59am

Pictures left to right are the Forked Island E. Broussard 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. They were presented flowers by Patricia Gaspard, Principal. Lucy Roy , F.I.E.B. Elementary Teacher of the Year, Tanya Trahan, F.I.E.B. Jr. High Teacher of of the Year, Patricia Gaspard, Principal, Franchesca (Chessie) Feverjean , Support Person of the Year.

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Enite Trahan Weekly

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 4:48pm

September 17, 1930 ~ November 15, 2020

ABBEVILLE — Graveside services were held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Enite Trahan Weekly, 90, who died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeremy Meaux, Jimmie Lege, Carl Lege, Ricky Simon, Cody Menard, and Brandon Raco.
Enite is survived by her daughters, Linda Romero, and Katherine Simon and her husband, Ricky; son, Michael Weekly; grandchildren, Shannon Macullom, Jessica Meaux, Michelle Faul, Cralla Raco, Craig Romero, and Heath Romero; great grandchildren, Tyler Derouen, Loren Meaux, Emily Derouen, Alyssa Derouen, Hudson Faul, Cody Menard, Buddy Romero, Paige Cormier, Brandon Raco, and Chris Weekly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Presley J. Weekly; parents, Edmond Trahan and the former Editha Duhon; sisters, Eunice Leger, Mary Simon, and Lily Bordelon; and brothers, Dallas Trahan and Wallace Trahan.
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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Javontae Veney

Abbeville Police arrest man in connection to Nov. 3 shooting that killed teen

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 4:47pm

​On Nov. 3, 2020 at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the 400 block of Kibbe Street in reference to shots being fired in the area.
The responding officers located a 16-year-old male subject who had been shot. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene. The subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old Ryheem Veney of Abbeville for the charges of First-Degree Murder and Attempted First-Degree Murder. Detectives were also able to secure warrants for 23-year-old Javontae Veney of Abbeville. The warrants were also for First Degree Murder and Attempted First-Degree Murder.
Detectives received information that Javontae Veney was at a residence in Jennings, LA. Detectives, along with officers of the Jennings Police Department, began surveillance at a residence that they believed Javontae Veney was hiding at. A search warrant for the residence was granted and served at the residence by members of the Abbeville Police Department and the Jennings Police Department. Officers were able to locate Javontae Veney inside the residence and took him into custody without incident.
Javontae Veney was transported to the Jennings Police Department, then to the Abbeville Police Department, where he was booked on the two warrants. Javontae Veney was transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center for holding.
The homicide investigation is ongoing. Chief Spearman would like to thank the Jennings Police Department for their assistance and cooperation in apprehending this homicide suspect.
Chief of Police William Spearman would also like to remind all of the citizens that we are there, 24 hours a day, to serve you. We encourage all of our citizens to stay vigilant and contact us if you need. In addition to dialing 911, you can contact us at 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through the Tip411 system at the department’s Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/AbbevillePolice Department/, the official web page @ www.abbevillepd.com by clicking on the “Submit a Tip” link provided or through the official Abbeville Police Department app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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Byler provides COVID-19 update for schools, urges people to do their part as cases rise

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 8:51am
North Vermilion cancels football, school will be in session this week

Cases of COVID-19 are increasing in the Acadiana area.
The recent spike has already had an effect on some schools in Vermilion Parish.
Superintendent Tommy Byler announced last week that Erath High School would operate virtually through next week. Students are set to return on Monday, Nov. 30. All schools will be off next week for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Consequently, that led to the cancelation of Erath High’s final two football games of the season, including this Friday’s game against Abbeville High. The Wildcats will now take on Berwick High on the road.
Byler announced Sunday during an update on his social media page that North Vermilion will also abruptly end its football season because of COVID-19 concerns. However, students at North Vermilion High School will continue to attend school on campus, Byler said.
“North Vermilion High will be in session this week,” Byler said. “We did have some people have to quarantine, and they will be canceling football, along with Erath.
“North Vermilion High School will be in session.”
Byler said there are 13 cases of COVID-19 among students in the parish, with the virus also affecting nine teachers in the system.
“We do have nearly 300 students and adults quarantined across the district,” Byler said. “That’s what comes with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and Office of Public Health guidelines.”
Byler is strongly urging everyone to properly follow those guidelines.
“The COVID outbreak is at an all-time high,” Byler said. “We’re asking you to do your part. Make sure you are washing your hands and wearing your mask. Stay six feet from others.”
Byler is asking that those precautions be practiced while away from school, too.
“Most of our cases are coming from outside the school on to the school grounds,” Byler said. “We want to make sure that everyone is doing the best they can.
“We have a week before Thanksgiving, and we’re trying to keep everything in line.”

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Dozier Elementary’s Teacher of the Year announced

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 8:10am

Dozier Elementary Principal Andrea Ford announced on October 30, 2020, that Michelle Theriot had been named the “Teacher of the Year” for their school. Her family was on hand for the announcement to congratulate her. Mrs. Theriot is a PreK Teacher at Dozier Elementary, who graduated from the University of Louisiana of Monroe with a Bachelor’s Degree. She taught at Park Ridge Elementary, Baker, LA (2002-2003), J.W. Faulk Elementary, Lafayette, LA (2003-2007), Eaton Park Elementary, Abbeville, LA (August 2007- 2012), LeBlanc Elementary 2012-2019 and moved to Dozier in 2019. She is currently in her 2nd year at DES. She is married to Richie Theriot, and have four children, Gretchen, Grace and Genevieve, and Levi. Pictured during one of their dress up days for Drug and Bully Free week are Dozier Elementary Principal Andrea Ford, Michelle Theriot, and Assistant Principal DeEtte Bigot.

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Treborian Cooper

Update: Man who escaped courthouse in Abbeville has been caught

Mon, 11/16/2020 - 3:24pm

Update: Captain Drew David with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s office advises that Treborian Cooper, the escapee from earlier today has been apprehended. David states that Cooper was found only blocks away from the courthouse three hours after escaping custody.
David commended all agencies involved, and credits the Abbeville Police Department for their tenacity to get Cooper back into custody. According to Captain Drew David, PIO for the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, Treborian Cooper, 20, escaped from custody at the Courthouse in Abbeville.
Cooper was out on bond while awaiting a trial date set for Tuesday, Nov. 17, for Attempted 2nd degree murder, Armed Robbery with a Firearm, and Raising a Fire in a Corrections Facility. At his courtroom appearance today, Cooper was ordered into custody by the judge due to showing up late for his hearing.
Cooper was subsequently taken into custody by the courtroom bailiff, handcuffed and placed into a waiting room where he was then able to exit without being noticed, and make his way out of the courthouse. Cooper is last known to be wearing a Gray Hooded sweatshirt with yellow writing, black pants, dark shoes and had on a silver necklaces. He is listed as 5’6 and weighs 160 pounds.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff Office and the Abbeville Police Department began an immediate and active search for Cooper. Both law enforcement agencies are asking the public to NOT approach Cooper and to please contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-893-0871 with any information that may help with his peaceful return to custody.

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