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Math Program Teachers selected for math education program
Posted 7:46 AM 4/18/2013 by AP/CS
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Fourteen math teachers from Iberia, Lafayette and Vermilion parishes have been selected for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's "Louisiana Mathematics Masters in the Middle," a professional development program. The Advocate (More)
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Security Changes Possible at Vermilion Parish Courthouse
Posted 6:26 PM 4/17/2013 by Chris Welty
New security measures could soon be in place at the Vermilion Parish Courthouse.
15th Judicial District Court Judge Edward Rubin is ordering a report on the security or lack of at the courthouse to be complete within 90 days.
Walking into the Vermilion Parish Courthouse, you won't (More) • Video (1)
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Member of Drug Organization Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Posted 2:27 PM 4/16/2013 by Press Release
Francisco "Pancho" Delgado-Galaviz, 36, of Mexico and a member of a drug trafficking organization based out of Vermilion Parish, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to 10 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent (More)
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Allume Productions Presents 'In the Wake of Time'
Posted 12:47 PM 4/16/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
Allumé Productions announced the title of their anticipated upcoming community performance. "In the Wake of Time" will premiere on Wednesday, April 17, and continue with daily performances over two weekends; Sundays' performances being matinees.
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Vermilion fishing piers might stay put
Posted 12:31 PM 4/16/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
Five fishing piers set to be removed in Vermilion Parish might stay, after all. At its meeting Monday night, the Vermilion Parish Police Jury voted to rescind the motion to remove the popular fishing piers, which are along LA Hwy 82 between Forked Island and Pecan Island. Not only are they (More) • Video (1)
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Abbeville resident at Boston Marathon is OK
Posted 4:29 PM 4/15/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
Another update: Abbeville's Anne Sagrera checks in from the Boston Marathon. She tell us it's hard to get a call out but sent this message out via facebook: "Guys please say some prayers. There has been some kind of explosion near the finish line. No details but I am ok."
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Contractor Accused of Scamming Customers Turns Self In
Posted 5:12 PM 4/11/2013 by Ian Auzenne
An Acadiana man wanted in Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes on theft and home improvement fraud charges has surrendered to authorities. Deputies confirmed that Shane Leblanc, also known as Shane Romero, turned himself in to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office around 4:00 this afternoon. Leblanc (More)
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Vermilion/Municipal Task Force makes drug arrest
Posted 1:56 PM 4/11/2013 by Press Release
According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Chief Tony Hardy and Chief Boyd Adams, the Vermilion / Municipal task force made following arrests recently for drug related offense.
On Wednesday the 10th agents traveled to 308 Simon St in Kaplan in reference to complaints that illicit drug activity (More)
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Clercy Prejean to be inducted into Order of Living Legends
Posted 11:55 AM 4/11/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
The Acadian Museum will honor Clercy Prejean on April 20, 2013 in Erath.
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Legislator Proposes No Visitation for First-Degree Murder Convicts
Posted 3:21 PM 4/10/2013 by Ian Auzenne
An Acadiana legislator has drafted a bill that would prevent first-degree murder convicts serving life sentences without parole from receiving visitation from relatives. Senate Bill 108, written by Senator Jonathan Perry of Abbeville, provides exceptions for visits by legal, medical, and religious personnel. The bill's text says the law is needed provide "maximum protection" to the general public, prisons, and other inmates.
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Abbeville infant's death heads to grand jury
Posted 12:27 PM 4/10/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
Autopsy results are back for a three-month old Abbeville baby girl who died in December after suffering severe injuries. The only information police would reveal about the autopsy is that Jayla Broussard died from blunt force trauma to the head, which the coroner had already ruled in December. (More)
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Teen charged as adult in Abbeville shooting
Posted 11:05 AM 4/9/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
A 16-year-old Abbeville boy accused of shooting a teenager will be charged as an adult. Gene Williams III is charged with attempted 2nd degree murder in the March 24 shooting that injured a 15-year-old boy.
The alleged shooting happened around 3:18 in the morning, and when police arrived at the intersection of Myrtle St. and Franks Alley, a passerby had already taken the teen to a hospital. Shortly after, police arrested Williams.
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Vermilion Parish Drug Arrests
Posted 8:05 AM 4/8/2013 by KATC (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)
According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Chief Tony Hardy and Chief Boyd Adams, the Vermilion / Municipal task force made following arrests recently for drug related offense.
On April 3rd agents were conducting undercover drug sting operations within the parish which led to two (More)
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Results in for Gueydan Alderman Election
Posted 9:19 PM 4/6/2013
Gueydan's Alderman results in:
Marilyn Campbell (N) 54.95% 111 votes
Angela "Angie" Touchet (R) 45.05% 91 votes
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