What began as a social media request for diapers and baby formula for residents at Motel 6 in Abbeville who escaped rising water, has now turned into something a lot bigger thanks to two women, who
Water continues to recede slowly in Vermilion Parish, but there are still many roads flooded near the Vermilion River banks and other low lying areas through out the parish.
Because of the District Court closure, and because of the strains on the community, the Abbeville City Court docket tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 17, will be postponed.
Waters continued to recede Monday in Abbeville, but the damage from the worst flooding to hit the city in nearly 80 years has been done.
How much damage remains to be seen.
An important part of Erath’s recent history is the town’s resilience in recovering from Hurricane Rita.
The people of Erath know how to plan for one of the most powerful forces of nature. Except this wasn’t a hurricane. The effects of record rainfall from this past weekend remained through Monday afternoon.