by Tiffany Cavalier Mayor Mike Kloesel has big plans for the year 2020. As he reflects on the previous year and how successful he was in making the city cleaner and safer, he plans to do more this year with the hope of getting grants for several projects that need to be taken care of. […]
by Akemi Briggs The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 100 years of serving the businesses of Vermilion Parish. Established in 1920, the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce strives to fulfill its mission of creating a positive business and community environment. Representing members from the communities of Abbeville, Delcambre, Erath, Gueydan, Kaplan and Maurice, the Vermilion […]
by Shean Hearen There are signs in numerous spots in downtown Abbeville. Those signs are alerting people to some work that has been years in the making. “The long-waited streetscape grant is now underway,” Councilman Brady Broussard Jr. said. The beautification project that will improve sidewalks, add multiple handicap accessibility points and make other improvements […]
Organizers broke ground on a 44,000-square-foot assisted living facility in Maurice Tuesday with construction expected to be complete late summer. Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory Care, 213 E. Etienne St., is a $6.4 million project will consist of 36 one-bedroom apartments with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, walk-in closet, Wi-Fi, and handicap friendly bathrooms […]
NEWS 15 TODAY – Al Hebert was LIVE in Vermilion Parish to give us an insight on some local small businesses that will have sales on tomorrow. Originally published on November 29th. Check out the coverage here.
The Vermilion Economic Development Alliance encourages shoppers to skip the chaos of Black Friday and support our local business community by participating in Small Business Saturday. Participating businesses are offering special promotions for returning and new customers. Keep your tax dollars in the community while supporting local merchants. The following businesses are participating in Saturday’s […]
ERATH — Construction is underway to run water and sewage along Highway 14 in Erath for future business development. The project is being funded by the Twin Parish Port Commission. “When you talk about local communities, small communities, we don’t have much development here,” said Erath Mayor Taylor Mencacci. “(The project) brings jobs. It keeps […]
This Nov 30th be a part of the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that brings together communities in support of their favorite small businesses. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) is the nationwide movement that helps bring attention to the importance of supporting small businesses in communities across […]
In July of 2015, Jacob Landry was appointed to the board by then mayor John Earl LeBlanc. Now, four years later, Jacob has continued his service under the new administration and Mayor Taylor Mencacci. Jacob is an Erath native and currently resides in his hometown with his wife Hannah and his two children Jack and […]
By HANNAH SIMMONS Maurice leaders are making infrastructural improvements to accommodate for anticipated growth over the next 20 years. The village has received a $2.7 million loan from the state’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for the construction of a new water system. The loan, attained in August, will provide for a new water well, […]