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ROTARY - Natalie McElyea, an LSU Ag extension associate, gave a presentation of the Youth Wetlands Program to the Kaplan Rotarians. Her goal is to get students to be aware of the importance of coastal wetlands and the need to prevent further loss. Shown with McElyea is Mark Shirley, LSU Ag agent, Jack Gupta and Johnny Faulk, Rotarian president. Gupta shows the wetlands shirt he won in a drawing.

Kaplan Rotary Speakers

Mon, 01/20/2014 - 3:14pm Judy Mire

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LOUISIANA BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATERS - These Louisiana Boys’ and Girls’ Staters from across the parish are planning and participating in a mock trial as part of the annual Vermilion Parish Government Day. This is the fifty-first year that the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, The Vermilion Parish School Board and the Vermilion Parish Police Jury join together to allow high school students to get hands-on experience in local government. Gale Luquette, intake officer, and Judge Durwood Conque work with Mock Trial. The program will be held on January 23 and 24th at the parish courthouse.

La. Boys' and Girls' Staters

Mon, 01/20/2014 - 3:12pm Judy Mire

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KAPLAN POLICE REPORT

Mon, 01/20/2014 - 2:38pm Judy Mire

Chief Boyd Adams advises officers investigated the following:

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Director offers update on tourism in Vermilion Parish

Sun, 01/19/2014 - 9:44am Chris Rosa

By Alison Miller, Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission Executive Director

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Ed Hebert, Knights of Columbus representative receives a donation from Paul Patout, Gulf Coast Bank CEO and President.

Gulf Coast Bank offers support to Knights of Columbus of Abbeville

Sun, 01/19/2014 - 9:43am Chris Rosa

Gulf Coast Bank has joined other local businesses in contributing to the Knights of Columbus Council 2281 of Abbeville’s fundraising efforts for the Diocese of the Military.

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Wallace Broussard

Maurice’s Wallace, Willie Broussard to be honored by Acadian Museum

Sun, 01/19/2014 - 9:41am Chris Rosa

Andy Perrin, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Acadian Museum, announced on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Acadian Museum Café, 102 East Edwards, Erath, LA, at 4:00 p.m., the Acadian Mu

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Vermilion Parish Livestock Show begins Friday

Sun, 01/19/2014 - 9:37am Chris Rosa

The 40th Annual Vermilion Parish Jr. Livestock Show is set for Friday, January 24 at 6 a.m. and ends with Saturday’s Livestock Sale which starts at 1:00 p.m.

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Learning from loss

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 4:57pm Shaun Hearen

There are many children who grow up not knowing a parent because of divorce, parent died when the child was young or the parent just put the child up for adoption.

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Byler named North Vermilion principal

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 4:53pm Shaun Hearen

LEROY — Doors have closed on Tommy Byler during the course of his 22-year career in education and coaching.

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Vermilion Parish authorities trying to catch group of dogs

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 4:49pm Shaun Hearen

There is a gang problem in Abbeville and parish authorities have put getting rid of the gang their number one priority for 2014.

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Zaunbrecher studies in France

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 3:39pm Judy LeBlanc

GUEYDAN - A year or semester of study abroad can help a college student to learn a new culture, new languages, and broaden their understanding of the ways of the world.

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BBB urges care in finding tax preparer, avoiding scams

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 1:12pm Shaun Hearen

January is the month when employers are required to provide tax documents, W-2 or 1099 forms, to employees in order for them to be able to file their annual taxes.