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The city of Abbeville is about to be in a pickle when it comes to finding a jail to hold individuals arrested for misdemeanor offenses.
Recently, the city of Abbeville received notification from the Iberia Sheriff Department that the department will no longer be taking any of Abbeville’s misdemeanor criminals.
Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office holds five jails dedicated to Abbeville criminals.
One jail holds one Abbeville prisoner. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office charges Abbeville $4,562 a month to rent the five jails.

On Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m., a Chevy truck left the roadway and overturned on its side on Jane Street, just outside the Abbeville city limits. The Abbeville Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office responded promptly. The photo depicts four firefighters stabilizing the vehicle while another cuts the front glass to assist the driver and passenger in exiting. A neighbor climbed onto the truck and held the driver’s door open to allow air into the cab. Both occupants were transported to the hospital by Acadian Ambulance.

Julie Babineaux, a Vermilion Parish native, will assume the role of executive director of the Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission this summer after tourist commissioner Alison Miller retires.
Babineaux, a lifelong advocate for her culture, was born and raised in Cow Island. For 20 years, she and her sister have performed as The Babineaux Sisters, creating and sharing traditional Cajun music. Their performances across the South and abroad highlight the unique culture of Vermilion Parish.