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  1. In brief: French immersion scholarship offeredRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | The Daily Advertiser

    The Acadian Centre Acadien, Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance and the Cajun Culture Association jointly announce the availability of the Russell Gaspard French Immersion Scholarship to be awarded to Vermilion Parish high school students for the 2010 summer French immersion study program in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Canada, World News, Nova Scotia, Church Point, NS, Canada

  2. Briefs for Nov. 29, 2009Read the original story

    23 hrs ago | WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

    ... Monday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Belle Chasse Auditorium, 8398 La. 23, Belle Chasse. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Abbeville Library, 405 E. St. Victor St., Abbeville. Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 705 Myrtle St., Morgan ...

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    Related Topix: Belle Chasse, LA, Morgan City, LA, New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, LA

  3. Jindal upholds tradition declaring Acadian DayRead the original story

    Saturday | The Town Talk

    ... taking over in 1713. The legislation proclaiming Acadian Day was authored by former State Rep. Sam Theriot, D-Abbeville, but it was declared a holiday in prior years, too. Theriot's bill put a name on it. The French government ceded Acadia, now ...

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    Related Topix: Bobby Jindal, US Governors, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Theriot, LA

  4. Vermilion Parish standoff ends with arrestRead the original story

    Friday | WLOX-TV Biloxi

    ... him into protective custody. Sheriff Mike Couvillon says deputies arrived at 21-year-old Spencer Reaux's home in Abbeville about 1:40 p.m. Friday. As they tried to execute the custody order, Reaux told deputies he would kill anyone who tried to ...

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  5. Abbeville standoff ends peacefullyRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | The Daily Advertiser

    An Abbeville standoff ended without injury Friday after an allegedly mentally unstable man took his mother hostage for more than an hour, according to a news release.

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  6. Bizarre News -- No Cussing

    Wednesday Nov 25 | WJRT

    Watch your language! That's the new rule for members of Louisiana's Vermilion Parish School Board. NO CUSSING ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - Watch your language! That's the new rule for members of Louisiana's Vermilion Parish School Board. The board has a new ... 9 comments

    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Potatoes, Food, Vegetables, Offbeat

  7. Cultural district to grow tourism

    Friday Nov 27 | The Daily Advertiser

    ... New Iberia; the Deux Bayous Cultural District in Arnaudville, the Eunice Prairie Cajun Cultural District and the Abbeville Cultural and Heritage District. During the Nov. 17 city-parish council meeting, in which members approved a resolution to ...

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    Related Topix: Lafayette, LA, New Iberia, LA, Arnaudville, LA

  8. No CussingRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Brookale Public Radio

    ABBEVILLE, La. - Watch your language! That's the new rule for members of Louisiana's Vermilion Parish School Board.

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  9. Governors free to proclaim holidaysRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Shreveport Times

    ... the French colony Acadie. The legislation proclaiming Acadian Day was authored by former State Rep. Sam Theriot, D-Abbeville, but for ages governors have exercised their authority to give state employees the day off. Theriot's bill just put a name ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Bobby Jindal, US Governors, Louisiana, Theriot, LA

  10. Bond $2M for man accused of killing, torching bodyRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Shreveport Times

    ... is being held on $2 million bond in the Vermilion Parish jail. Deputies brought 29-year-old Ferdinand Nickles to Abbeville over the weekend from Atlanta, where U.S. Marshals arrested him earlier this month. He's accused of killing Ernest Guidry of ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, New Orleans, LA

  11. Vermilion school policy: No cussin' or dissin'Read the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafayette news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Lafayette, Louisiana

    ... or the School Board may embarrass or belittle another employee or student. Board attorney Woody Woodruff tells The Abbeville Meridional that a formal complaint would start an investigation, and each case would be considered individually.

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  12. Abbeville sues ex-fireman for training costRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | The Daily Advertiser

    ABBEVILLE, La. - The City of Abbeville has sued a former firefighter for the cost of his training, saying he failed to full-time for two years after becoming fully certified.

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  13. Mrs. Gerald Goudeau, IIIRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Nov 22 | The Daily Advertiser

    Melissa Ann Pittman and Gerald David Goudeau, III were united in holy matrimony this past Saturday, November 21, 2009, at L'eglise in Abbeville.

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    Related Topix: Lafayette, LA, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Youngsville, LA, Wedding

  14. Mrs. Delfred Romero IIRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Nov 22 | The Daily Advertiser

    ... is the daughter of Jeffrey Broussard and Tina Broussard. She is the granddaughter of Don and Joyce Anderson of Abbeville, James and Barbara Primeaux of Maurice, and Hubert and Gaynell Broussard of Erath. The groom is the son of Delfred Romero and ...

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    Related Topix: Broussard, LA, Maurice, LA, Erath, LA

  15. Tarena French and Ian MellingtonRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Nov 22 | The Daily Advertiser

    Tarena Marie French and Ian Brett Mellington will exchange wedding vows on Saturday, December 12, 2009 during a 4:00pm garden ceremony at L'Eglise in Abbeville, Louisiana.

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    Related Topix: Lafayette, LA, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

  16. Scholarships for 2010 Summer French Immersion Study available

    Thursday Nov 19 | Abbeville Meridional

    The Acadian Centre Acadien, Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance and the Cajun Culture Association jointly announce the availability of the Russell Gaspard French Immersion Scholarship to be awarded to Vermilion Parish high school students, for the 2010 summer French immersion study program in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Canada, World News, Nova Scotia, Church Point, LA

  17. Driver may plead guiltyRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafayette news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Lafayette, Louisiana

    ... days of community service. Vincent was stopped on the wrong side of the road about 6:20 p.m. July 9, 2008, by an Abbeville Police officer responding to a 911 call from a driver who testified that she observed Vincent driving erratically. Vincent ...

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    Related Topix: Erath, LA, Drugs, 9

  18. Taste of Vermilion 2009Read the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Abbeville Meridional

    ... their first Taste of Vermilion, but some were regulars. Darlyn Bush, owner of Darlyn's Courtyard located downtown Abbeville, is one of two first-time restaurants to participate in the fund- raiser. "I am a new member to the Chamber, and I was ...

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    Related Topix: Soup, Life, Food

  19. UPDATED 10:45 AM: Vincent found guilty

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafayette news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Lafayette, Louisiana

    ... prescription Xanax and had consumed three beers on July 9, 2008, the day he was stopped for suspicion of DWI, an Abbeville police officer testified Tuesday. Vincent's trial for second-offense DWI and careless operation got under way Tuesday in ... 8 comments

    Related Topix: 9, Erath, LA, Drugs

  20. Read CommentsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafayette news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Lafayette, Louisiana

    Todd Vincent of Erath admitted that he was taking prescription Xanax and had consumed three beers on July 9, 2008, the day he was stopped for suspicion of DWI, an Abbeville police officer testified Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Erath, LA, 9, Drugs

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