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Perry Bridge Closing For Repairs

JayCee — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:04:06 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced today that on Tuesday, April 30, La. 82 at the Vermilion River (Perry Bridge), just south of Abbeville, will be closed to motorists so crews can perform maintenance repairs to the bridge. Work will be performed from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., weather permitting. The detour consists [...]

Help Needed In Vermilion Parish Burglaries

JayCee — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:00:54 +0000

Imagine this scenario: You get the kids ready and off to school, you put Lucky in the back yard, and you leave the house for work. On the way home, you pick the kids up from day care, stop at the grocery store to buy the fixings for supper, and then you get home to find everything of value gone!

VC/Carmel Talent Contest March 3

JayCee — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:26:33 +0000

Calling all individuals and groups to share their talent in the 2013 Vermilion Catholic/Mount Carmel Talent contest. Sunday March 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Vermilion Catholic Auditorium in Abbeville. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded. Registration fee is $10 for individuals and $15 for groups of 2 or more. For more information, please [...]

Many Schools Closed Today Due To Weather – Sand Bag Information

Bernadette Lee — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:41:48 +0000

The rain just keeps coming down.

Vermilion River Bridge In Abbeville Closed (UPDATE)

JayCee — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:39:32 +0000

(UPDATE: 2:30pm) Y’all can pass now!! The work is complete; the bridge has been reopened. DOTD thanks you for your patience. (12:39pm) The Acadiana Region of the Department of Transportation and development has announced that the Vermilion River Bridge on the by-pass in Abbeville is closed for repair. Maintenance teams are hoping that it [...]

History Channel Show features Gator Queen from Pecan Island, Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:18:10 +0000

The History Channel hit show Swamp People is adding a new cast member this season. Her name is Liz Cavalier, she's from Pecan Island and they're calling her the Swamp Queen. Vermilion Today says the folks from the History Chann

JayCee Finds Falcon Road! [VIDEO]

JayCee — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:24:14 +0000

Not that Falcon road was lost, but here’s the story: I was driving along in Vermilion Parish, headed to Palmetto Island State Park to meet up with the Louisiana Jeepers, and I come across Falcon Road. Since my last name is Falcon, I said to myself, “Self, this road may be named after your family!” [...]