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Derrick Mitchell indicted for death of Paul Rice

Derrick Mitchell has been indicted for the death of Paul Rice. A Grand Jury indicted Mitchell on Monday for first-degree murder. Mitchell is accused of shooting and killing Rice on July 5, 2012. Rice was shot at the corner of Bailey Street and Felicity Street in Abbeville.

Simone Cavalier - LA Cattle Festival 2017 Festival Ambassador

The Louisiana Cattle Festival 2017 Festival Ambassador is Mrs. Simone Cavalier. Simone is a native and current resident of Abbeville. Simone is married to her high school sweetheart, Francis Cavalier, and together have a 2 year old son named Bentley.

Port continues push for more dredging funds

Lack of funding continues to be a major obstacle to keeping waterways properly dredged and facilitating commerce in the Morgan City area. Port leaders are trying to make sure federal officials in Washington, D.C., know about that struggle.

Recalling 1950 discovery of Tunica warrior’s grave

{Editor’s Note: October is Louisiana Archaeology Month.

Flood-damaged SM museum to open Saturday

More than a year after the August 2016 flood damaged both the Acadian Memorial and the Cultural Heritage Museum on South Market Street, restoration work is now complete. On Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m., the Cultural Heritage Museum will officially reopen.

Erath High Homecoming Court

Erath High 2017 Homecoming Court—Erath High will play Berwick tonight in the annual Homecoming Game. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. The presentation of the court will take place at 6:15 p.m. The queen will be announced at the game that night.

Harvest Time Homecoming Court

Members of the Harvest Time Christian Academy Homecoming Court (L-R): Gabrielle Sonnier, Emily Lormand, Kynley Roy, 2017 HTCA Homecoming Queen: Bethany Rupert, Chrisitana Placher, Audie Roma, Victoria Picard and Claire Schexnider.

Abbeville to reapply for state funds for projects

It has been an exercise in patience, but the Abbeville City Council remains focused on gaining state funds for flood protection and drainage projects in parts of the city.

A real New Orleans Saint

By: NICHOLAS JAGNEAUX Staff Reporter “I believe in God. I hope in God. I love. I want to live and die for God.”

Recalling 1950 discovery of Tunica warrior’s grave

{Editor’s Note: October is Louisiana Archaeology Month.