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Abbeville Police Chief Speaks on Drive-by Shooting Video

SUV · Abbeville

Abbeville Police Chief Speaks on Drive-by Shooting Video

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ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY)-- Two men were injured in a shooting in Abbeville, police are searching for a white Cadillac SUV, and are urging the public to assist in finding the vehicle. According to Abbeville Police Chief, Mike Hardy, Sunday night shooting led to two Black men supposedly in their late 20s getting injured. The chief said officers responded to the corner of Dutel and Franks Alley to find out that a white Cadillac SUV was heading south o…See the Story

Traffic stop in Vermilion Parish leads to drug and cockfighting charges

Animal Cruelty · Vermilion Parish

Traffic stop in Vermilion Parish leads to drug and cockfighting charges

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

VERMILION PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A traffic stop led to the arrests of two people on drug charges. One of the suspects is also accused of cockfighting. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office reported Damien Deblanc, 43, and Roberta Comeaux,…See the Story

Former Delcambre Police officer gets 60 years for repeated rapes of 5-year-old

Abbeville, Louisiana · Abbeville

Former Delcambre Police officer gets 60 years for repeated rapes of 5-year-old

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- A former police officer will spend the next 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to repeatedly raping a 5-year-old, prosecutors said. Christopher Moorehart will be 92 years old upon his release from state prison after being sentenced by 15th Judicial District Judge Thomas Frederick on Monday. Frederick sentenced Moorehart to 30 years for each of his two second-degree rape charges, to which he pled guilty in February.…See the Story

Abbeville General Hospital hosts first family fun day

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ABBEVILLE, La. - From face painting and games to car seat safety checks, families across Vermilion Parish came together Friday afternoon for the first-ever Abbeville General Family Fun Day.The event, designed to combine fun with life-saving education, provided a range of free services and resources to the local community.Its important to see everyone come together, said Chelsie Domingues, a mother-baby nurse at Abbeville General. In our area, th…Abbeville, Louisiana · Abbeville Read Article

Louisiana Guardsman Shines During Fort Cavazos Training Exercise

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Louisiana Army National Guards Staff Sgt. Logan Meaux, a Maurice, Louisiana native, sheriffs deputy, and an infantry weapons squad leader with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bandit, played a pivotal role during a crisis response training exercise in Fort Cavazos, Texas, May 16, 2025.The training exercise helped prepare him and his unit for their upcoming KFOR deployment, enhancing both individual and the unit…Maurice · Maurice Read Article

Gunfire erupts in Abbeville following group altercation Friday night

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- A violent altercation in Abbeville on Friday night led to a shooting, according to the Abbeville Police Department. The incident involved a group of young individuals who were allegedly fighting amongst themselves. According to police, the incident involved a group of young people who were allegedly fighting amongst each other. During the fight, one of the people involved allegedly pulled out mace and multiple people wer…Abbeville, Louisiana · Abbeville Read Article

Vermilion Parish student participates in competitive 2025 FBI Youth Academy

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MAURICE, LA. - A group of teenagers recently gathered at Tulane University for an experience that went beyond any typical summer youth program.As they participated in the FBIs Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy, the students engaged in leadership training, evidence analysis, and tactical drills.The program, held last week, selected 32 youth from across Louisiana for its competitive week-long overnight academy. Among them was Gabriel Coleman, a…Maurice · Maurice Read Article

“It’s a long time coming”: residents in Vermilion Parish excited for road repair project

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Vermilion Parish, LA - A long-anticipated road improvement project in Vermilion Parish is finally underway, and residents in Kaplan say its about time.The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently launched a $7 million state-funded construction effort on LA 335. The project spans from the highways intersection with LA 35 to its eastern junction with LA 694. Work will include drainage improvements, concrete overlay, a…Vermilion Parish · Vermilion Parish Read Article

Elderly Couple Dies in House Fire in Vermilion Parish

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INDIAN BAYOU, La. (KLFY) -- A fatal house fire claims the lives of an elderly couple early Monday morning, fire officials confirmed. The incident occurred on Tan Rd, a part of Indian Bayou in Vermilion Parish, fire officials said. Family members released the identity of the victims as Weston Hebert, 80, and Shirley Hebert, 79. The family said the elderly couple was well-known and loved in the community. The cause of the fire is under investigati…House Fire · Kaplan See the Story

Special Party at Fife Care Home to Muriel’s 100th Birthday

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A Fife woman has celebrated her landmark 100th birthday with a party.Maurice · Maurice See the Story

Fatal Crash Claims the Lives of Two in Vermilion Parish

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VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A single-vehicle crash has resulted in two people dying in Vermilion Parish. According to authorities, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Friday night, Louisiana State Police began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on LA 14 near Fore Road. The crash claimed the lives of 69-year-old Brian Mayard of Abbeville and 45-year-old Guy McNeil of Youngsville. Officials said an investigation revealed that Mayard was drivi…Vermilion Parish · Vermilion Parish See the Story