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Community input needed as Abbeville develops new branding strategy
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/community-input-needed-abbeville-develops-new-branding-strategy
Published: March 26, 2026 13:59
Historic downtown Abbeville
Historic Abbeville has received an exciting opportunity to strengthen its identity and future growth. Abbeville Main Street has been awarded a Louisiana Main Street Technical Support Grant to develop a comprehensive branding…
Maltrait Memorial Spring Bazaar begins this Friday in Kaplan
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/maltrait-memorial-spring-bazaar-begins-friday-kaplan
Published: March 26, 2026 13:56
Two-day event will be held on school grounds
The school grounds at Maltrait Memorial will once again be packed with fun for this Friday and Saturday for the annual Spring Bazaar.
After a recent cold spell, it is finally beginning to feel like spring.…
The deal to fund DHS and ICE separately will just have to do
https://www.abbevillenow.com/editorial/deal-fund-dhs-and-ice-separately-will-just-have-do
Published: March 25, 2026 15:15
Robert RomanoAlmost 40 days into another partial government shutdown and Congress is no closer fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and so instead appear poised to fund all parts of the department except for Immigration and Customs…
U.S. allies condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but will they act?
https://www.abbevillenow.com/editorial/us-allies-condemn-iran%E2%80%99s-attacks-shipping-vessels-passing-through-strait-hormuz-will-they
Published: March 25, 2026 15:13
Manzanita MilleAfter a tense week of President Donald Trump calling on European allies to condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and asking them for help to secure the strait, six U.S. allies released a statement…
The Epstein mystery takes a new turn
https://www.abbevillenow.com/editorial/epstein-mystery-takes-new-turn
Published: March 25, 2026 15:11
Jeff Crouere
Jeff Crouere
The body of prison inmate and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was discovered on the morning of August 10, 2019, in the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan.
Despite U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr quickly…
River went from pretty posies to torrent
https://www.abbevillenow.com/columns/river-went-pretty-posies-torrent
Published: March 25, 2026 15:07
Jim Bradshaw, LSN columnist
Jim Bradshaw
Spring always brings a rise in the Mississippi River, and that almost always brings a rise in the debate over if, or when, the Atchafalaya will capture most of the Mississippi’s water.
It would be a really bad…
Put On Your Easter Bonnet! No Frills Required!
https://www.abbevillenow.com/lifestyle/put-your-easter-bonnet-no-frills-required
Published: March 25, 2026 15:01
Billie LandryThese recipes are easy yet holiday notable. None require major preparation or special ingredients. Easter is just a week away. How time flys!
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
A special treat
A great side for any day
Only 38 calories and 4 grams of…
Broc Prejean sends email to VC community announcing he will not be returning next year
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/broc-prejean-sends-email-vc-community-announcing-he-will-not-be-returning-next-year
Published: March 25, 2026 00:41
In the email he explains he wants to spend more time with his family
Broc Prejean won 60 games as the head football coach over the last five years at VC.
On Tuesday at around 10:30 a.m., VC head coach Broc Prejean emailed the Vermilion Catholic…
Abbeville City Council approves permits for two trail rides
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/abbeville-city-council-approves-permits-two-trail-rides
Published: March 24, 2026 18:34
Council members had concerns after horses rode into Walmart last yeaAbbeville officials are not allowing the negative actions that occurred during one trail ride to limit others from being held in the city in the future.
The Abbeville City Council approved…
Councilman Francis Plaisance seeks re-election to District B seat in Abbeville
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/councilman-francis-plaisance-seeks-re-election-district-b-seat-abbeville
Published: March 24, 2026 18:28
Francis Plaisance
Francis J. Plaisance announces his candidacy for re-election to the District B seat on the Abbeville City Council. He is the current incumbent. The election is set for May 16, with early voting May 2-9. The public is encouraged to vote.…
Rachel Touchet Mouton is candidate for Abbeville City Council in District B
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/rachel-touchet-mouton-candidate-abbeville-city-council-district-b
Published: March 24, 2026 18:26
Rachel Touchet Mouton
My name is Rachel Touchet Mouton, and I am running for Abbeville City Council, District B because I believe our community deserves leadership rooted in Trust, Transparency, and Togetherness.
I previously had the opportunity to serve…
Rose “Rosie” Smith
https://www.abbevillenow.com/obituaries/rose-%E2%80%9Crosie%E2%80%9D-smith
Published: March 24, 2026 18:25
July 16, 1945 – March 22, 2026
GONZALES, La. — Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church –15208 LA 73, Prairieville honoring the life of Rose Spera Smith, 80 who passed away on Sunday…
Walter “NuNu” Broussard
https://www.abbevillenow.com/obituaries/walter-%E2%80%9Cnunu%E2%80%9D-broussard
Published: March 24, 2026 18:24
January 16, 1929 - March 22, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in St. Joseph Catholic Church - Milton for Walter "NuNu" Raleigh Broussard, 97, who passed away on March 22, 2026.
Fr. William Schambough,…
Career Day offers North Vermilion Middle 8th-graders glimpse at potential futures
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/career-day-offers-north-vermilion-middle-8th-graders-glimpse-potential-futures
Published: March 24, 2026 13:24
Maurice Volunteer Fire Department Chief David Landry speaks to North Vermilion Middle School students during Wednesday’ Career Day.
More than 20 local businesses, including Ochsner Health Center in Maurice, took part in North Vermilion Middle’s Career…
Charles E. “Chuck” Melebeck
https://www.abbevillenow.com/obituaries/charles-e-%E2%80%9Cchuck%E2%80%9D-melebeck
Published: March 23, 2026 16:38
June 20, 1950 — March 19, 2026
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Daniel Picard will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Charles Edward Melebeck, 75, who passed away…
Adam Charles LaViolette
https://www.abbevillenow.com/obituaries/adam-charles-laviolette
Published: March 20, 2026 15:35
September 15, 1943 — March 18, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Adam Charles LaViolette,…
Sicilian Celebration to honor culture Saturday in Abbeville
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/sicilian-celebration-honor-culture-saturday-abbeville
Published: March 19, 2026 14:12
Nine Sicilian women honored on poster
Nine Sicilian women are being recognized this year by the Sicilian Celebration, taking place in Abbeville on Saturday.
Sicilians have played an important role in the culture of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish.
This…
Second Art Walk brings creativity back to downtown Abbeville
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/second-art-walk-brings-creativity-back-downtown-abbeville
Published: March 19, 2026 13:48
The second Art Walk will take place this Saturday, March 21, in downtown Abbeville.
Art and creativity will once again fill the streets of downtown Abbeville as the community gathers for the Second En Rue de Concorde Art Walk.
Hosted by Vermilion Art…
Abbeville reburies time capsule one year after opening it
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/abbeville-reburies-time-capsule-one-year-after-opening-it
Published: March 19, 2026 13:46
Plans are for capsule to be opened in 50 years
Elaine Dill, Meg Hebert, Mayor Roslyn White and Rani Lege (L-R) take part in the burial of the time capsule.
Abbeville Chief of Police Mike Hardy and Mayor Roslyn White bury the time capsule at the…
Abbeville airport has economic impact
https://www.abbevillenow.com/abbeville-airport-has-economic-impact
Published: March 19, 2026 13:42
For more than 50 years, the Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport has been big part of Abbeville.
Chris Crusta Memorial Airport has long been an asset for the city of Abbeville.
Recently, the Louisiana Aviation & Aerospace Economic Impact Study showed…
Erath family helps create bill that would let ‘virtual charter’ students play sports
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/erath-family-helps-create-bill-would-let-%E2%80%98virtual-charter%E2%80%99-students-play-sports
Published: March 19, 2026 13:38
LHSAA rule does not allow students who attend Type 2 charter school to play sports at public high schoolsERATH - Amy Petry is a parent whose three children wished to participate in high school sports at Erath High School, but they were unable to do so due…
K-9 officer ‘Thunder’ retires from Erath Police Department
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/k-9-officer-%E2%80%98thunder%E2%80%99-retires-erath-police-department
Published: March 19, 2026 13:35
Thunder turned 10 years old, which is 70 in human years, which earned him retirement from the Erath Police Department.
ERATH - Erath Police Chief Anna LaPointe informed the council and Mayor Taylor Mencacci that one of the department’s officers is…
Willie Gary Nolan
https://www.abbevillenow.com/obituaries/willie-gary-nolan
Published: March 18, 2026 15:42
December 23, 1963 - March 11, 2026
A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mr. Willie Gary Nolan, 62 at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Milson.
He will await the resurrection at Greater Pleasant…
Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s corrections deputy terminated after alleged sexual misconduct involving inmate
https://www.abbevillenow.com/news/vermilion-parish-sheriff%E2%80%99s-corrections-deputy-terminated-after-alleged-sexual-misconduct
Published: March 17, 2026 13:19
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, Corrections Deputy Roicey Trahan, an 11-year deputy with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office, has been terminated from employment effective immediately following a grand jury indictment related to…