A year ago, it was common to start our conversations with, “When the pandemic is over…”. We grew accustomed to putting off big moments and even aspects of our daily lives in anticipation of our world returning to normal. But experts of all kinds – economic to behavioral – are all suggesting the same thing […]
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Twin Parish Port District (Port of Delcambre) will receive $780,707.00 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding. The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant will be used to construct an innovation center that creates and expands businesses and provides training for the local seafood industry. […]
Recently approved changes exempt the vast majority of Louisiana companies from the state’s franchise tax. Along with saving money, the change makes the state’s complex tax system a bit less complicated for small businesses. “Do you really need two different taxes on corporations to generate ‘x’ revenue?” says tax attorney and consultant Jason DeCuir, who […]
During the months of May 2020 and August 2020, Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel was able to acquire a new contract with Slemco to lower the utility rates for Kaplan residents after a two year process. Happy to spread the good news, the Mayor presented the board and Kaplan residents with the news that rates for utilities were […]
Since 2006, the Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission has applied for, when offered, and received marketing grants to promote “the Most Cajun Place on Earth.” While some grants were for a couple thousand dollars, some totaled half a million but all had the same purpose – to attract out of town visitors to our parish, spend […]
Abbeville’s A.A. Comeaux Park is in the midst of significant improvements that city officials say will help bring about economic development. Turf infields and other upgrades are underway at the park. These improvements are being funded through $3 million in revenue bonds approved by the Abbeville City Council last year. During Tuesday night’s regular meeting, Parks and Recreation […]
Growing up in Abbeville, Shalacy Griffin wanted what every other child wanted, to be a singer/dancer/actor, but after never allowing herself to think it was possible, she still has a hard time believing that this is her life, even after having accomplished so much. It all began for Griffin once she moved to Nashville after working in her native […]
Work began on the walk- ing trail at Abbeville’s Lafitte Drive-In Park in late December. On Tuesday, a little more than a month later, the Abbev- ille City Council accepted the work on the trail as complete. The council adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Mark Piazza to execute an act of acceptance from Patriot Construction and Industrial […]
The Vermilion Parish School System finished the year in decent financial shape. The school system is about to be in better financial shape in 2022 thanks to the Federal Gov- ernment handing out $2.6 billion to the Louisiana school systems Coronovirus Aid Relief. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) was established as part of […]
On Highway 167 in Maurice you may have noticed a brand new food truck park. It popped up in the last couple of months on a lot that has been vacant for years. The lot has been in one family for several decades and during the pandemic, while many food truck owners started their businesses, […]