The Louisiana Main Street Program was one of nine projects nationwide to receive grant funding through the Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP). The National Park Service, which oversees the HRSP grants, awarded Louisiana Main Street $662,000 for the rehabilitation and revitalization of commercial buildings around the state. Grant awards in the amount of $55,000 each […]
By Dan BoudreauxBLADE Cosmetic Studio has opened its doors in the historic former InStyle Shoes building in downtown Abbeville. Located at 119 Concord St., the studio, which focuses on permanent cosmetics and lash extension, will use its proximity to Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Magdalen Place and the variety of other churches in the area […]
Students trained at high school, find job after high school. The rebirth of Louisiana’s career and technical education system could become one of the state’s biggest education success stories in recent years. Not only has the number of students graduating with career diplomas skyrocketed. Some new high school graduates are landing jobs paying $40,000 or […]
When the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce began, the Roaring Twenties were just getting underway. One century later, the Chamber remains a resounding voice for Vermilion Parish. Members from around the parish gathered Thursday night to reflect on 100 years during a Centennial Celebration and Awards Banquet held at Magdalen Place in Abbeville. “You only get […]
The Louisiana Department of Education has nominated six schools from across the state for National Blue Ribbon Schools award. Of the six schools nominated by the state, three of them are from the Vermilion Parish school system. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, established in 1982, honors public and nonpublic schools in each state that […]
VERMILION PARISH: 2019 saw 391 home sales reported, up from 305 in 2018 and a 28% increase. The dollar volume of those sales was $63.8 million, up 37% from 2018’s $3.9 million. The average sale price was $163,070, which was a 13.4% increase from the reported 2018 average sale price of $143,792. The median sale price […]
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 […]