Erath News

ERATH - His ancestry says Lebanon, but Judge Kaliste Saloom Jr. has almost as much French in his background as natural-born Cajuns.

Local volunteer fire departments took their training to another level, all in the spirit of the Fourth of July, with their annual water fight.

ERATH - While Rita-related repair work to restore Dozier Elemen-tary School is under way, residents of Vermilion Parish also may notice a new addition to the school's campus.

Gathering for members and veterans. 11 a.m. Flag-raising ceremony followed by a dedication and presentation of the VFW Post 5153 Memorial honoring the deceased veterans of the post.

The Jeanerette City Oridinance-Section 11-4019, prohibits the sale of fireworks in the city limits and it prohibits to shooting of fireworks.

ERATH - American flags on Broadway provide a preview of an eagerly-anticipated week, the 63rd annual Erath Fourth of July Celebration.

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Langlinais of Erath, La., are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Nicole Marie Langlinais, to Rhett Christopher Hebert, son of Mr.

The Vermilion Parish School Board entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the Vermilion Parish Police Jury to asphalt the driveway of the board-owned Matte Property at a meeting Thursday.

Two living legends were honored during special presentations at Tuesday's Lafayette City-Parish Council meeting.

The Music of Acadiana Performance Series features Cajun fiddle master Hadley Castille on Sunday afternoon.

When 38 World War II veterans gathered in France recently to receive the Legion of Honor, three Louisiana men were among those honored.

ABBEVILLE - The Vermilion Parish Municipal Narcotics Task Force has announced the arrest of 14 suspects and materials seized with a street value of $4,000 in Operation March Madness, an undercover operation conducted during March and April.

Bobby Rizzuto, assistant superintendent of curriculum for the Vermilion Parish School Board, on Thursday officially honored nine schools for exceeding federal school growth expectations last school year.

ERATH - The Acadian Museum will honor Alice G. Bernard by inducting her into the Order of 'Living Legends' at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Natasha Simone Romero and Joshua James LeBlanc were united in Holy Matrimony on April 24, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath.

Diocese of Lafayette Bishop Michael Jarrell has announced the following appointments: EFFECTIVE JUNE 24, 2009: Rev.

Renee Elizabeth Langlinais and Derek John Latiolais exchanged vows on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at a 4PM ceremony at Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica.

Nearly every off-the-shelf hand wipe and liquid hand sanitizer is alcohol based.

Northwestern State University is set to award degrees to 714 graduates at today's spring commencement in Prather Coliseum.

According to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office, a 6 year old boy was attacked by a pit bull late Thursday evening.