Blighted properties are not only unsightly but can also be unsafe for communities. Abbeville now has an increased means to help take care of this issue around the city, thanks to a $250,000 grant. During its regular council meeting last week, the City Council adopted a resolution granting the authority to the Mayor to sign […]
In order to adapt to the changing commerce landscape due to COVID-19, Kaptel has added wireless delivery service to their suite of product solutions. This will allow customers to get the convenience of an in-store experience without the hassle of leaving their home or office. After a customer places an order online or on the […]
Kathry Mobley, Owner of Balance Well-Being Yoga and Consulting, talked to News15 about how their business has been adjusting to changes and how they are keeping you safe during yoga class. For more information visit BalanceFYF.com. View the interview here
Ali Miller , of Center Stage Dance Academy, stopped by News15 to discuss their reopening and how they are keeping dancers safe. Registration will open June 1st. To register for dance class, visit CenterStageAbbeville.com . View the interview here
Jaida McGee, Owner of Blush Boutique, joined News15 Today to share how they are uniquely maintaining business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ann Falgout of the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance joined News15 to discuss how VEDA is helping Vermilion Parish merchants transition with new guidelines through web, print media, online shopping and other sources.
Local meat markets have not been this busy since Hurricane Rita, 15 years ago. While the rest of the country is finding it challenging to purchase meat in supermarket chains, there /are two businesses in Abbeville whose business has picked up because of the decrease in meat nationally. Richard’s Meat Market, Hebert’s Slaughterhouse & Meat […]
South Louisiana Community College is touting a $2.5 million gift, the largest in the history of Louisiana community colleges, as the means for expanding its home health care efforts in six additional rural campuses over the next five years. The gift from LHC Group, a Lafayette-based home health care provider working in 35 states, and […]
On Monday, May 11th, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will move into Phase 1 reopening on May 15th. Phase 1 is hoped to last 21 days until June 5th, when the state could move into Phase 2. Vermilion Economic Development Alliance (VEDA) has provided an explanation of what we can expect. While some […]
The building that recently housed Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen has been sold to Gulf Coast Bank for $1.5 million, records show. The Abbeville-based bank bought the 8,600-square-foot property at 5755 Johnston St. last week from Darden Restaurants with plans to turn it into operations and training facility, bank president Paul Patout said. Earlier this year the […]