Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 12:46
I recently wrote an article about travel writers who visited Vermilion Parish, and their impressions of the area. After reading quotes about their adventures, it occurred to me that I didn’t know as much as I thought I did about where I lived.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 12:44
There is much talk these days of economic development, zoning laws and regulatory commissions, but there is one entity, created in 1954 by an act of the legislature that has been enacting all of these items -- Abbeville Harbor and Terminal.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 12:42
Passing the Louisiana House of Representatives with a vote of 54 for, 34 against and 14 absent, SB 754 which provides for certain permits concerning ground water eliminates the use of the Chico Aquifer to construct gas storage caverns in the salt domes at Lake Peigneur.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 12:41
In just over one month in operation, Vermilion residents brought more than 6,500 pounds of recycling materials to the designated recycling centers around the parish.
“The recycling program is doing well,” Solid Waste Supervisor, Ricky LeBlanc stated.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 04:07
Opelousas – Back in with Louisiana bred three-year-olds after a tough trip in the Grade III Lone Star Derby last month, Ide Like a Double ($7.20) bounced back with a clear cut victory over Star Production in the $60,000 Acclaim Stakes at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino on Saturday evening.
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/15/2008 - 04:20
Opelousas –Superior Storm ($4.60) romped to her fourth stakes win in her last five starts in the $60,000 Salute Stakes at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino on Friday evening.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/13/2008 - 20:14
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/13/2008 - 20:12
By John Burson
Sports Writer
JENNINGS - The Eunice Oilers out-hit Jennings here Thursday night by a 10-5 margin, but were unable to convert those hits into runs as they dropped a 5-3 decision.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/13/2008 - 20:09
By Tom Dodge
sportsenews@bellsouth.net
STAC scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to earn a 6-2 win over Beau Chene Thursday at the Eunice High field.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/13/2008 - 20:02
By John Burson
Sports Writer
The Eunice Junior Oilers fell behind early in Wednesday American Legion Junior Baseball contest against Moss Bluff and could never recover, leading to a 10-3 defeat in a District 7-East contest.
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