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Abbeville Police arrest 16-year-old for Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder after early morning shooting

Fri, 07/24/2020 - 9:12pm

On July 24, 2020, at approximately 5:15 a.m.,b officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to a shooting call at a local apartment complex.
Upon the their arrival, officers located a male victim who had been shot.The victim was transported to an area hospital where is being treated for serious injuries.Officers immediately began conducting an investigation into this shooting, including following up on several leads. Officers were able to secure an arrest warrant for a 16-year-old juvenile subject, charging him with Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder, Illegal Use of Weapons and Illegal Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile.
The juvenile subject was booked and transported to a juvenile holding facility.This is an ongoing investigation, with more arrests are expected. Due to the active and ongoing nature of this investigation, no details of the incident are being released at this time.
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 usif you need. In addition to dialing 911, you can contact us at 893-2511. You may contac tour “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.

Qualifying for Nov. 3 comes to an end Friday afternoon

Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:56am

Qualifying for the Nov. 3 election wrapped up Friday afternoon in Vermilion Parish.
Below are the candidates who qualified so far in Vermilion Parish as well as races for U.S. Senate and U.S. Representative:

District Judge 15th Judicial District Court, ES 5, Div. C
• “Tommy” Frederick
• Ricky LaFleur
• George Andrew “Andy” Veazey

District Judge 15th Judicial District Court, ES 5, Div. G
• Laurie A. Hulin

District Attorney 15th Judicial District Court
• Daniel “Danny” Landry III
• Donald “Don” Landry

City Judge City Court, City of Abbeville
• Richard Putnam III

City Judge City Court, City of Kaplan
• F. Stanton Hardee III

City Marshal City Court, City of Abbeville
• Jeremiah Bolden

City Marshal City Court, City of Kaplan
• Ruby Thibeaux

Justice(s) of the Peace Justice of the Peace Ward 1
(two to be elected)
• “Chris” Langlinais
• Carl Toups

Justice(s) of the Peace Justice of the Peace Ward 2
• Eric Toups

Justice(s) of the Peace Justice of the Peace Ward 4
• William Keaty II

Justice(s) of the Peace Justice of the Peace Ward 5
• Jessie Fabre

Justice(s) of the Peace Justice of the Peace Ward 6
• Sheb Callahan

Justice(s) of the Peace Justice of the Peace Ward 7
• Johnny Choate

Justice(s) of the Peace
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
• Timothy LeBlanc

Constable(s) Justice of the Peace Ward 1
(two to be elected)
• Cory Benoit
• Randy Granger
• Paul Poche’

Constable(s) Justice of the Peace Ward 2
• Fabian Hulin

Constable(s) Justice of the Peace Ward 4
• Charles Hebert

Constable(s) Justice of the Peace Ward 5
• Jennifer Hoffpauir

Constable(s) Justice of the Peace Ward 6
• Brian Hollier
• Steven “Ike” Sagrera II

Constable(s) Justice of the Peace Ward 7
• Edwin R. Broussard

Constable(s) Justice of
the Peace Ward 8
• Grayson Benoit

Mayor Town of Delcambre
• Pam Blakely
• Carol Broussard

Chief of Police Town of Delcambre
• James Broussard
• Ivan McIntyre

Alderman District 1, Town of Delcambre
• Garrett Frederick

Alderman District 2, Town of Delcambre
• "Bud" LeBlanc
• Sarah Trahan

Alderman District 3, Town of Delcambre
• Christopher “Tipper” Esponge

Alderman District 4, Town of Delcambre
• Steve Broussard
• Lester Miguez

Alderman District 5, Town of Delcambre
• Bryan Glatter

U. S. Senator
• Beryl Billiot
• John Paul Bourgeois
• “Bill” Cassidy
• Reno Jean Daret III
• Derrick “Champ” Edwards
• “Xan” John
• David Drew Knight
• M.V. "Vinny" Mendoza
• Jamar Montgomery
• Dustin Murphy
• Adrian Perkins
• Antoine Pierce
• Melinda Mary Price
• Aaron C. Sigler
• Peter Wenstrup

U. S. Representative 3rd Congressional District
• “Rob” Anderson
• Braylon Harris
• Clay Higgins
• Brandon Leleux

Maurice City Hall

Maurice closes city hall due to possible COVID-19 exposure

Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:48am

MAURICE — Maurice City hall will be closed through at least this coming Thursday.
According to Mayor Wayne Theriot, city hall will be closed from
Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29 due to a possible COVID-19 exposure.
“We hope to re-open on Thursday, JULY 30,” Theriot said.
Payments may be dropped off in the drop box.
“Sorry for the inconvenience,” Theriot said. “We appreciate your understanding.”

Raymond Gene Mire

Fri, 07/24/2020 - 9:12am

July 2, 1939 ~ July 23, 2020

KAPLAN — Private graveside services will be held honoring the life of Raymond Gene Mire, 81, who died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Kaplan Healthcare Center after battling with Covid-19 and loneliness. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Nathan Mire, Tyler Hebert, Dustin Hebert, Josh Boutte, Mark Mire, and Kent Mire. Honorary pallbearer will be Patrick Hebert.
Raymond never met a stranger and he would talk to anyone. He loved his fruit trees, his garden, his tractor, and his pets.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy Mire of Kaplan; his children, Kent Mire of Crowley, Mark Mire of Kaplan, Teresa Williams of Crowley, Raylan Neil Mire of Lafayette, and Jennifer and her husband, Pat Hebert of Kaplan; his grandchildren, Natasha Williams, Tyler Hebert, Kaitlyn Hebert, Dustin Hebert, Larkyn Hebert, and Nathan Mire; his great granddaughter, Emberlyn Stelly; his sister, Danielle and her husband, Charles Suire of Kaplan; and his brother, Donald Mire and his wife, Lorraine of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Bernadette Mire; his son, Raymond Willis “Will” Mire; his sister, Betty M. Broussard; his brother, Patrick Mire; his niece, Dorie Suire; and his nephew, Casey Suire.
The family would like to thank all of the staff at Kaplan Healthcare for their care and especially Terry and Sarah for tending to him during his last days.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Mire family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Loveless John Green, Sr.

Fri, 07/24/2020 - 9:10am

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”
2 Corinthians 5:8

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial for Loveless John Green Sr. ,65, will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2020 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father Francois Sainte-Marie officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Magdelen Cemetery.
Visitation will be in David Funeral Home of Abbeville, Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 9:00 AM until service time with recitation of the rosary at 10:00 AM.
Loveless was born in Lafayette and was a resident of Abbeville. He loved working on any type of appliance. He loved to tell corny jokes and spending time with his family. He loved to play the lottery and scratch offs. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He enjoyed watching Me TV and old westerns. He never met a stranger and was selfless and humble in lending a hand to anyone in need. Last, but not least, he was affectionately known as “Poppee” by his three children who absolutely adored and loved him. Surrounded by his family, Loveless John Green, Sr. humbly answered the call of the Lord in the comforts of his home. Loveless was a hard-working, family man who was very dedicated to his craft of being a Service Technician—servicing and repairing appliances. “If it was broken, he could definitely fix it.” He was not only a family man, but a son, husband, father, uncle, nephew and cousin who always took care of his family no matter what. He worked 46 plus years for various employers including Primeaux & Mouledous, Conn’s Appliances and at the time of his death, was employed with Richard Hebert Maytag in Lafayette, LA.
He is survived by his loving wife; Retha Landry Green, his children; Leslie Green (Marcus Doty) of Abbeville, LA, Loveless John Green, Jr. (Abigail LeMaire) of Youngsville, LA and LaTyrie Green-Savoy (Demetrius) of Lake Charles, LA, his father Edward Green and his mother Lulda Wiltz Green of Erath, LA; brothers; Martin Green (Phyllis), Scottie Green (Rachel) and Randy Green (Linda), sisters; Betty Green Campbell, Margaret Green, Shirley Green Campbell (Donald Sr.), Linda Green, Brenda Green Brailey, Dorita Green Cole (Williard), Juanita Green, Leona Green Antoine (Harold), Veronica Green and Gustavia Green. He is also survived by maternal aunt and uncle, Wilda Jones of Abbeville, LA and Herbert Wiltz of Port Arthur, TX. He is also survived by a paternal aunt, Beatrice Boudreaux of Abbeville, LA and Godmother-Della Green of Abbeville, LA. He is also survived by his four Godchildren: Eugene Campbell, Jr., Nichole Green, Donald Guidry, Jr. and Alvin Taylor, III and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother Norris Green, Sr. and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all EMT, first responders and the nurses and staff of Acadian Home Care.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
“In order to help keep the community safe we will honor the July 13, 2020 Louisiana Mandates. All families and their guests are required to wear a face covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.”
Arrangements are entrusted to David Funeral Home of Abbeville, 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70510 (337) 893-3777.

Veronica Brailey

Fri, 07/24/2020 - 9:05am

ABBEVILLE – A Graveside Service and Interment will be held for Ms. Veronica Brailey, 56, at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. John Allen, officiating.
A resident of Abbeville, LA she passed at 9:39 A.M. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
She accepted Christ as her Savior and was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church in Abbeville, LA.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother: Lola Mae Brailey Taylor of Abbeville, LA; an aunt who raised and loved her as her own: Martha Brailey Rideaux of Abbeville, LA; two sisters: Lisa Citizen Narcisse of Abbeville, LA and Alberta Citizen Minix of Church Point,LA; three brothers: Ronald Citizen, Donald Citizen and Nelson Citizen (Tonya) all of Abbeville, LA; special aunt: Penny Brailey Coleman of Abbeville, LA and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Russell Citizen, her sister, Cora Brailey Caffery, and her grandparents, Lawrence and Mable Brailey Sr.
Special thanks to Cornelius Darby and Danielle Sinegal who served as Veronica’s caregivers.
Active Pallbearers: Dante Citizen, Damian Briggs, Jason Briggs, Ryanel Trahan, Joshua Citizen and Donald Brailey.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
For the safety and well-being of all, attendees are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by practicing 6 feet social distancing and masks are required to be worn.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Greene Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Vermilion Parish Schools: Elementary attend every day; rest platoon every other day

Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:54am

In one of the most extended school board meetings in 20 years, (8 hours total over two days), the school board agreed on dates for the start of the 2020-21 school year.
The original plan was to start school on Aug. 10, which is less than three weeks away. However, because of the central office’s recommendation, the school board voted to push the starting date back to Aug. 31.
First grade through fifth-grade students will report to campus every day.
Students in middle school and high school will go to school every other day. Group A will go Mondays, Wednesdays and every other Friday. Group B will attend school on Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday.
Assistant superintendent Ellen Arceneaux, who is in charge of curriculum for the school district, gave starting dates for the new year.
• On Aug. 5-7, teachers and administrators report and support workers report on Aug. 6.
• Teachers and administrators will train and prep for students.
Elementary girls (first grade through fifth grade) and middle school and high school students in Group A will report to school on Aug. 27 for training.
The next day, Aug. 28, elementary boys (first grade through fifth grade) and middle school and high students in Group B will report for training.
The starting date is Aug. 31 for all elementary students and only Group A students (middle school and high school).
The next day, Sept. 1, Group B students (middle school and high school students) will attend school, and Group A students will stay home.

1,000 students have signed up for the virtual school in Vermilion Parish

Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:53am

The number of students who want to attend Virtual Vermilion School in the district is growing each day.
As of Tuesday afternoon, 1,000 students have enrolled in Vermilion’s virtual school in the parish. Enrollment will continue through July 27. By that time, there could be more than 1,200 students enrolled.
Assistant superintendent Ellen Arceneaux, who is in charge of curriculum for the school district, informed the school board that 1,000 students have enrolled in the virtual school district as of Monday.
Arceneaux said there is no maximum amount of students who can enroll in the program.
Virtual school is for kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
Virtual school means that learning occurs in an online environment and doesn’t require a student to attend a traditional “brick-and-mortar” institution. Courses, classes, and other services are all offered and completed via the internet and generally completed online from home.
Arceneaux told the board members that there would be a two-week grace period for students every nine weeks.
If students enroll in the virtual school, they have two weeks to decide if they like it. After the second week, a student in the virtual school can decide if he or she wants to go back to regular school or continue with virtue school.
Once the two-week grace period is over, the student is committed to staying for the rest of the nine weeks.
The same for regular school, Arceneaux explained. If a parent is worried about their student attending a regular school because of COVID-19, they also have two weeks to change their minds and enroll the student in the virtual school.
Arceneaux said there are positives that more than 1,000 students want to attend the virtual school.
• It will help with social distancings on campus. Each desk has to be six-feet apart, and the fewer students there are in the classroom, the easier it will be to keep the students six feet apart.
• There will be fewer students riding on school busses if 1,000 students attend virtual school.
Arceneaux explained that while there will be fewer students in the classrooms, the same amount of teachers will be needed. The teachers who are not in the classes will be required to help students in virtual school.

John W. Darby

Thu, 07/23/2020 - 9:57am

ABBEVILLE — A Graveside Service and Interment will be held for Mr. John Willis Darby, 69, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 23, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Landry, officiating.
A resident of Abbeville, LA, he passed at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at his residence.
He leaves in God’s care, one son: John Leonard Darby of Abbeville, LA; two daughters: Tasha Darby Bristo (Gary) and Tammy Darby of Lafayette, LA; two brothers: Vincent Darby of Abbeville, LA and Jimmie Darby (Joyce) of Seattle, WA; one sister-in-law: Debbie Greene; two brothers-in-law: Wilbert Harrison and Calvin Harrison all of Abbeville, LA, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Nella Harrison Darby; parents, Ernest Darby and Lola Mae Walker; one sister: Nelta Derouen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Alvin Joseph Harrison and Rita Gabriel Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Leonard Darby, Gary Bristo, Jimmie Darby, Vincent Darby, Calvin Harrison and Wilbert Harrison.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Greene Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.

For the last two years, the old Herod High School has been locked in hopes of keeping trespassers off of the grounds. One group is now trying to save the old school building.

Group wants to try to save old Herod school

Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:41am

A group of Abbeville citizens hope to save the old James A Herod building built in the late 1950s.
At 6 o'clock tonight at the McKinely Scott Park in Abbeville, Cathy Walker and others will make a plea to save the historical school building located on Martin Luther King Drive.
The building, which is not occupied, has sat empty for the last couple of years. It has not been a public school in more than 20 years.
At the gathering tonight, a group of Abbeville citizens will explain their long-term plans to repair the old Herod school.
The police jury owns the building, but the school board had right of first refusal on what to do with the building before the police jury could do anything to the building.
At Monday night's school board meeting, the school board gave the police jury full authority to do whatever it wants with the Herold building.
If the police jury wants to sell it because it is a public building, bids have to be accepted, and the highest bidder is awarded the building.
"Our elected officials have no problem with Herod's uncertainty. So we as conscious-minded citizens must stand up. These boards don't represent the minority community. They see no intrinsic or redeeming value in Herod," said Walker. "Their decision to get rid of Herod does not consider the community's heritage. This is why we must ensure the legacy of our community by reviving the James A Herod building. Our community will open it up to businesses, community outreach, jobs and education."
Walker is hoping to convince the police jury not to sell the building to the highest bidder.
In 2014, Abbeville Pastor B.K. Stevens had plans to buy it from the police jury for an appraised value of $60,000. However, the Vermilion Parish School Board had to give the OK to the police jury to sell the building. The school board wanted to look into possibly doing something with the old Herod school. After waiting too long on the school board to say what it wanted to do with the former Herod High, Pastor Stephens decided to back off the deal and build a brand new building by his church.
For the last couple of years, the building has been sitting empty and is falling apart.
"We need a chance to nurture our youths, give them guidance, love, teach them respect, and provide jobs. This parish should grant us that much," said Walker. "I say throw us a bone every once in a while, please. Believe me, Herod is a bone, but like my mom of eight children said, we can do a lot with the bone."

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