Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCECIL (WTVY) - The Abbeville Christian Lady Generals rounded out the 2025 softball season in golden fashion capturing the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Class A title after a 12-7 victory on Monday over Patrician Academy out of Butler The Generals pushed past the Saints with highlight performances from several players all of whom were named to the AISA Class A All-Tournament Team The state crowning victory for ACA marks the program’s first state title victory since 2021 and the third all-time Abbeville Christian finishes the season with a record of 18-10 Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Get instant notifications on top stories from News 4 by downloading our mobile apps WDHN - wdhn.com (WDHN) — The Abbeville Christian Generals are AISA state champions once again claiming their third title in program history with a 12-7 victory over Patrician Academy on Monday The Generals finish the season 18-10 after entering the final day determined to finish the job two years after settling for runner-up Alli Kate Causey delivered a dominant performance at the plate going 3-for-3 with a home run and two singles Her solo shot in the bottom of the first sparked a two-run inning to put Abbeville Christian in front early The Generals piled on with a solo home run by Conleigh Benefield in the second and added two more runs in the third on RBI hits from Hope Kennedy and Annston Braddy Abbeville broke the game open in the fourth with five runs on two hits and a pair of defensive miscues from Patrician and Lizzy Stewart each delivered clutch hits to extend the lead allowing nine hits and seven runs over seven innings with three strikeouts and just one walk Abbeville Christian tallied 12 hits on the day The win gives the Generals their third state title since 2021 these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals VERMILION PARISH — State Fire Marshal deputies arrested a 44-year-old Abbeville man accused of setting fire to his own home in an alleged attempt to defraud his insurance company Lovett was booked into the Vermilion Parish Jail on a charge of arson with intent to defraud His arrest follows an investigation into two fires at his residence in the 9400 block of Louisiana Highway 343 firefighters with the Meaux Nunez Volunteer Fire Department first responded to the home at 8 p.m on March 22 — crews returned to the same home this time finding it fully engulfed in flames Investigators determined both fires were intentionally set Public records revealed the home was in foreclosure and Lovett had received an insurance payout following the fires The State Fire Marshal is asking anyone with information about suspected arson cases to call the Arson Hotline at 1-844-954-1221 or submit a tip online at lasfm.org Providence Christian’s 4x800 relay team set a new Class 3A state record Saturday shown with head coach Cliff Carter (middle) the Abbeville boys track and field team made a run at a state title while the Providence Christian boys team had three winners including a record-setting 4x800 relay squad during this past weekend’s AHSAA State Outdoor Track and Field Championships The Abbeville and Providence Christian boys had the highest teams finishes with the Yellow Jackets finishing third in Class 2A and the Eagles fifth in Class 3A The Providence Christian girls had the next highest finish The three programs highlighted the efforts by Wiregrass high school track and field athletes that produced 86 top eight finishes 2A and 3A state meets were held Friday and Saturday at Cullman High School in Cullman 6A and 7A meets were Thursday through Saturday at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex in Gulf Shores Abbeville’s Alec Spann stands on top podium after winning one of his two events over the weekend at the AHSAA State Track and Field Championships won the Class 2A 300-meter hurdles race and the long jump competition He ran a time of 40.12 seconds in the hurdle event and leapt 21 feet 5 ¼ inches in the long jump finishing as the runner-up in 110-meter hurdles in 15.48 seconds finishing close behind Aliceville’s Javien McGraw’s 15.32 time as the Jackets had nine top seven performances Abbeville made a charge for the 2A state title but fell short in a three-way battle at the top just three points behind champion Loachapoka (55 points) and one point behind runner-up Mars Hill Bible (52) finished in second place with a time of 44.55 seconds taking fifth in the 100 meters in 11.25 seconds fifth in 200 meters with a 23.26 time and sixth in the long jump with a leap of 19’8” Aloyd Knight placed sixth in the high jump for Abbeville with a 5’8” leap and Carter captured seventh in the 200 meters in 23.37 seconds Providence Christian also had a strong meet earning a fifth-place finish in Class 3A boys with 50 points The Eagles’ performance was highlighted by the 4x800-meter relay team which blazed to an AHSAA Class 3A state record time of 8 minutes and 16.62 seconds breaking the previous mark set by UMS-Wright in the 1996 state championship Smith also earned a state title in 800-meter run The North Alabama signee also placed second in the 1600-meter run in 4:28.10 Providence Christian’s 4x400-relay team of Colson Love Mixson and Sims also earned gold at the state meet Stanley and Mixson also combined for three other top finishes Stanley was fifth in the 1600 with a 9:47.86 time and seventh in the 1600 with 4:36.49 time just two spots back in third with 2:01.71 time Charles Henderson girls runner Payton Ousley won a pair of state titles in Class 5A in Gulf Shores She took the 100 in 12.16 seconds and the 200 in 24.92 Two other girls Wiregrass athletes and one boy won individual state titles during this past weekend The two other girls claiming state titles were Enterprise’s Jamesha Howard and Barbour County’s Anesia Eutsey and the other boys winning was Eufaula’s Keviyon Lamons Enterprise’s Howard won the Class 7A high jump competition with a jump of 5 feet Barbour County’s Eutsey claimed the Class 2A shot put title behind a throw of 35’ 2 ¼ Eufaula’s Lamons won the shot put in Class 5A boys with a 48”6’ throw Below is the complete team scoring for Wiregrass teams Below are the complete individual and relay top finishes for Wiregrass teams ACA edged Jackson Academy by just 4.5 points Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The Seneca Bobcats put together a complete performance on Thursday night cruising past the Abbeville Panthers with an emphatic 11-1 win in non-region play Seneca’s offense came out hot and never let up plating runs in multiple innings and capitalizing on defensive miscues by the Panthers The Bobcats were patient at the plate and aggressive on the basepaths forcing pressure and creating scoring opportunities throughout the game A big inning in the middle frames helped Seneca break the game open highlighted by timely hits and heads-up baserunning with contributions from up and down the lineup Seneca got a strong start from their pitching staff limiting Abbeville to just one run and only 1 hit keeping the Panthers from mounting any kind of sustained rally Seneca continues to build momentum heading into the Playoffs While the game didn’t affect region standings it served as another strong showing for a team hitting its stride Check out the notes and video highlights below for a full breakdown of the standout performances from this matchup Joey McGovern 2025 OF Seneca Florence Darlington Tech Commit athletic presence in the box with a smooth allowing for a fluid load and quick trigger He generates impressive bat speed through a compact path staying inside the ball and driving it with authority to all fields showing advanced pitch recognition and a quiet head throughout his swing His body control and balance allow for consistent hard contact and excellent barrel awareness with a clean finish and efficient lower-half engagement Joey profiles as a high-IQ hitter with advanced feel for the game and the tools to produce at a high level ‘25 Joey McGovern brings in two for @baseball_seneca with a 2B into LF @joey_mcgovern @FDTCbaseball Commit #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/NnWIBRv75L Luke McGuffin 2025 RHP Seneca This article is only available to PBRPlus Subscribers If you wish to continue reading this article:           You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a southwestern Louisiana man on March 19 for allegedly illegally taking a Louisiana black bear in Vermilion Parish.Agents cited Shannon R for taking a bear during a closed season and failing to comply with wild quadruped times and methods of taking.Agents received information that a black bear was killed near the Palmetto State Park on private land in early March which was about 10 years old and weighed about 200 pounds.A necropsy was conducted on the deceased bear and it revealed the bear was shot with a high power rifle on or about Feb 28 or March 1 of 2025.During the investigation evidence led agents to Parker as a suspected shooter of the bear Agents made contact with Parker on March 19 and during questioning he admitted to taking a black bear at night with his .270 rifle around Feb 28.Parker said he shot at a dark silhouette that he believed was a wild hog and failed to identify his target prior to firing his rifle Agents also learned that Parker failed to have written permission to hunt on property at night did not have the landowner’s contact information in his possession and failed to notify the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office of his intention to attempt to take wild hogs at night.Since 1992 LDWF has worked to conserve and protect the population of the Louisiana black bear Due to the many efforts of LDWF biologists leading to the removal of the Louisiana black bear from the Endangered Species List in 2016.In 2024 LDWF held the first black bear hunting season in Louisiana in over 35 years by issuing 11 tags to select lottery applicants A total of 10 black bears were harvested during the open season from Dec the black bear hunting season will be from Dec 6-21 with 26 tags being issued to select lottery applicants.Taking a bear during a closed season brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail Failing to comply with wild quadruped times and methods of taking carries a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.Parker will also face civil restitution totaling $10,000 for the replacement value of the illegally taken bear.Agents participating in the case are Corporal Derek Logan a woman was shot in the head and a three-year-old escaped injury late Friday A woman was shot in the head and is listed in stable condition at a hospital and a three-year-old child wasn't injured in the shooting Police were called to a report of shots fired after 10 p.m then received a call that a vehicle had crashed into a utility polie in the Landry's Laundromat parking lot on Charity Street Another call in saying there was a shooting victim on Prairie Avenue Police found an SUV crashed into a utility pole in the parking lot who was a passenger in Young's vehicle and had been shot in the head wasn't injured and was picked up by family members Police tried to revive Young at the scene but he was pronounced dead The investigation indicates that the SUV was northbound on Guegnon Street when multiple rounds were fired at the vehicle from a .223 firearm One round hit Young adn another hit the woman in the back of her head made a right turn heading east on Charity Street then traveled to the laundromat parking lot This case is still actively under investigation and Chief Hardy urges the public to provide any further information regarding this crime or any other crime You can help by calling the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511 You may also contact the APD “Tips” line at (337) 892-6777 Citizens may also send anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Vermilion by calling (337) 740-TIPS or the P3 app which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or at Google Play Store Abbeville High School will be held remotely on Wednesday Water will be unavailable to the school during the repair All students are responsible for checking Google Classroom and completing virtual assignments during this time Abbeville Police are asking for help from the public to sort out a shoot-out that happened Saturday in the city Abbeville Police say they were called to the intersection of IJ Joiner and Martin Luther King Drive The caller said she was shot and was driving herself to the hospital Police went to the scene of the shooting and to the hospital more witnesses were calling in to say they heard multiple shots from high-powered weapons Police looked at community cameras and saw there were two vehicles involved in the incident There was an older model black Chevrolet van with Texas plates and a late model blue Dodge Charger with a Louisiana plate There appeared to be four people in the car and two of them got out and fired a .223 rifle and a .40 caliber pistol at the van The Charger then drove off with the van following while the driver of the van returned fire through her windshield and was later transferred to a hospital in another city The car was tracked down through the cameras; it was owned by Don's Wholesale They used GPS to track it to the Sateen Royale Trailer Park in Carencro Both vehicles were impounded by police for evidence gathering "This case is still actively under investigation Chief Hardy urges the public to provide any further information regarding this crime or any other crime by calling the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511 You may also contact our “Tips” line at (337) 892-6777 which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or at Google Play Store," a release states a new farmers market is set to open this Sunday offering a space for local farmers and artisans to sell their goods with a mission to provide the community access to high-quality locally grown produce available to residents and that’s why we are doing this — to make sure that people have good quality food nearby," Baudoin said selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to artisanal products food trucks will be offering a variety of Cajun dishes and live French performances will add to the lively atmosphere a third-generation farmer and Maurice native has partnered with his son to create the market which not only provides a space for local farmers to sell their goods but also helps to create jobs in the community “Most of the time when you’re doing hands-on produce and it’s a true organic product,” Baudoin said I have kids who come help me after the farm.” The market's commitment to local and organic products is a key element of its mission and Baudoin hopes the market can offer an alternative to the higher prices found in grocery stores we don’t have these great transportation costs or heavy machinery that we have to pay to produce the crop we can pretty much be competitive or below competitive prices,” Baudoin said the market is also a tribute to his late father who inspired him to continue the family farming legacy The grand opening of the Vermilion Venue Farmers Market will take place this Sunday Visitors can expect a mix of fresh produce For more information, visit the Vermilion Venue’s Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571188215467 — Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for a 2024 homicide The Abbeville Police Department received a call from the St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office advising that they had arrested D’Jacqney Mitchell for an outstanding felony warrant for: two victims were shot in Abbeville; one victim died and the second victim was transferred to a local area hospital where he was listed in stable condition.Mitchell was booked into jail on a $750,000 bond Landry Parish Sheriff's narcotics investigators arrested Mitchell during a traffic stop They had arrived at the Delta Grand for training and when they got out of their vehicles they smelled marijuana coming from a car with Texas plates and arrested him for being a felon in possession of a firearm and although he initially refused to give his name eventually he did and the deputies ran his name and found he had outstanding warrants Deputies found two firearms with high-capacity magazines in the vehicle “This incident proves that no matter where our deputies are they are constantly vigilant and ready to perform their duties A dangerous wanted individual was safely taken into custody due to the actions of this experienced team of officers," Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInABBEVILLE COUNTY (FOX Carolina) - The Abbeville County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a deadly crash on Friday The coroner identified the victim as 38-year-old Elizabeth L The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports a 2007 Dodge pickup truck was traveling north on Maddox Bridge Road near SC 252 around 2:20 a.m It went off the left side of the road and crashed into a bridge The driver was taken to the hospital for their injuries while the passenger was declared dead at the scene Abbeville County Fire Department and the Abbeville Sheriff’s Office The Abbeville County Coroner’s Office is continuing its investigation Abbeville Police Department responded to a call concerning a man driving down the road yelling he had been shot The man drove himself to Abbeville General Hospital where he was stabilized and transported to another nearby hospital Officers learned the man had gotten into a heated argument with another person who pulled out a gun and fired several rounds and another round went into the victim's vehicle APD now has a warrant for Mitchell for one count each of attempted second degree murder illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities and aggravated criminal damage to property The investigation into this incident is ongoing Anyone with information is urged to call Abbeville Police Department at 337-893-2511 or the "Tips" line at 337-892-6777 An Abbeville man is in jail and his wife is in the hospital after a shooting incident was booked with two counts attempted first-degree murder illegal possession of a weapon and felon in possession of a firearm Police arrested Davis on Nugier Street Thursday afternoon in connection with the Wednesday morning shooting of his wife Davis also is accused of shooting at his mother-in-law after shooting his wife The wife was transported to a local hospital then airlifted to another Acadiana hospital "Chief Hardy would like to thank Sheriff Eddie Langlinais and his staff for the assistance in the apprehension of Quintal Davis," a release states BIRMINGHAM — Decatur Heritage is onto the state title game after a big win over Abbeville Decatur Heritage took down Abbeville 65-34 in the AHSAA Basketball Championship Final Four It came in dominating fashion as they led by 13 at the half They opened it up with an 18-10 third quarter and another big fourth quarter Decatur Heritage will play the winner of Pisgah and Highland Home in the Class 2A state finals at 9 a.m LIVE UPDATES: AHSAA school basketball championship: Live updates, scores from Alabama Final Four ACE AUSTIN: Spring Garden girls basketball Ace, Ricky Austin ready for one last game together Decatur Heritage was led by Leslie Hames with 19 points and Genie McGhee with 13 points and 13 rebounds Aaliyah Troupe scored 14 points and nine rebounds with Bri Tyson adding 10 to put four scorers in double-figures They shot 44% from the field including hitting 6 of 21 from 3-point range Abbeville was led by Gabrielle Brown with 13 points and seven rebounds but she fouled out midway through the fourth quarter Ny'Diqua Hardamon scored eight points with seven rebounds Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCALHOUN FALLS (FOX Carolina) - The city of Abbeville has filed a lawsuit against the town of Calhoun Falls who allegedly has not paid the city for water since September The lawsuit names as defendants the Town of Calhoun Falls Mayor Terrico Holland and Clerk/Treasurer Wendi W Abbeville and Calhoun Falls have a water purchase agreement that began in October of 1996 and ends in 2036 The lawsuit claims the town hasn’t made a payment since September and owes the city roughly $404,000 The lawsuit alleges Calhoun Falls has breached the contract by not only refusing to pay for water that it has received and is still currently receiving from Abbeville but also its refusal to impose rates and charges on its water customers in order to provide sufficient funds to pay for the water it receives Multiple Calhoun Falls residents have reached out to FOX Carolina claiming to have low water pressure or no water all since the start of 2025 Some stated they are still being charged for water that they are not getting RELATED: Water woes continue in Calhoun Falls The lawsuit goes on to claim that Calhoun Falls “acting by and through Defendant Mayor and Defendant Treasurer has without authorization from Plaintiff converted Defendant Town’s water system revenues and has diverted those revenues to other persons and purposes not allowed by the terms of the pledge thus making them unavailable for their intended and pledged purpose.” The City of Abbeville filed a motion for Calhoun Falls to pay the full amount including interest owed under the water contract after the date of the requested injunction and that payments be made on a current basis Calhoun Falls Water lawsuit by snipesanisa on Scribd FOX Carolina has reached out to the town of Calhoun Falls for a response on the lawsuit MORE NEWS: Clemson reaches proposed settlement with ACC to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source Calhoun Falls Water lawsuit by snipesanisa on Scribd Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInABBEVILLE (WTVY) - The City of Abbeville Water Department has said that a water shutoff is scheduled for Thursday night for the city The water supply for the city will be cut off at 9 p.m to allow the department to replace a broken fire hydrant The city said through their social media channels that the fix is expected to be completed overnight but that the shutoff could be extended based on the level of damage that needs to be repaired it’s advised to plan ahead for the water outage by buying or filling containers with water before shutoff time on Thursday keeping some water in your tub or sink for any washing needs or utilizing alternate methods for cleaning such as using hand sanitizer instead of soap and water or using paper plates and utensils that can be thrown away instead The city is asking for and appreciates patience while they work to fix the hydrant problem as soon as possible and return to normal service KATC - In a historic celebration marking 175 years of the town’s vibrant past Abbeville officials unearthed a time capsule Thursday morning The 1994 time capsule was located underneath the gazebo in Magdalen Square Mayor Roslyn White of Abbeville noted that the capsule was a symbolic connection to the town’s rich history referring to one of the many items retrieved stirred up feelings of nostalgia among many residents the items were a glimpse into a time that felt distant Among the items pulled from the capsule was a piece of artwork by local artist Mae Mayeux who had been told the capsule would not be opened for 50 years expressed her excitement upon learning that the town had decided to commemorate the occasion by unveiling the time capsule "I was told originally that it would not be open for 50 years and I didn't expect to be here So when I saw on Facebook that they were having this celebration I thought well I need to be here just in case because I’ll be alive watching them pull the print out," Mayeux said These materials provided a snapshot of Abbeville’s history offering a tangible connection to the past "I had butterflies in my stomach thinking maybe it’s not in there but when she pulled it out – it was the first thing she pulled out and it was so exciting," Mayeux continued the event was a reminder of the strong community bonds that have defined Abbeville for generations reflecting on the enduring sense of pride in the town The unearthing of the time capsule served as a reminder not just of Abbeville’s past but of the enduring connection between its residents and their shared history these relics from the past will serve as a lasting testament to the community's resilience and unity Kaplan woman who was arrested in connection to a drive by shooting in Abbeville Wednesday has been charged with another shooting A Kaplan woman who was arrested in connection with a drive by shooting in Abbeville last Wednesday is now facing charges related to another shooting that occurred the same night according to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office was booked Thursday on six counts of assault by drive-by shooting and multiple other charges including illegal possession of a stolen firearm possession of drugs and aggravated criminal damage to property VPSO responded to a drive-by shooting that took place on S deputies learned that the house was hit multiple times by gunfire VPSO detectives were requested and arrived shortly after to begin an investigation detectives learned that Abbeville Police Department had also responded to another call approximately 15 minutes after the drive-by shooting police heard reports of a female shooter and recovered .40 caliber spent casings No injuries were reported from either of the shootings Sheriff’s Office Detectives obtained evidence helping Abbeville Police to identify Perro as likely suspect for the drive-by shooting on South John Hardy Drive police conducted a traffic stop on South East Street and identified Perro as the driver Perro was transported to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division to be interviewed by Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and Abbeville police where she told detectives that she was the shooter in both of the April 23 incidents Email Ja'kori Madison at jakori.madison@theadvocate.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: One candidate for Abbeville City Council won by a single vote An Abbeville City Council race was decided Saturday by a single vote Francis Plaisance received 153 votes to Rachel Mouton's 152 votes to win the Council District B seat according to complete but unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State Office Two property tax renewals in Lafayette Parish were rejected by voters in Saturday's election A 4.47-mill property tax that was expected to produce about $12.7 million a year for Lafayette Parish government to build improve and maintain roads and bridges was rejected A 3.81-mill property tax was expected to generate about $10.8 million a year for parish drainage animal control and the coroner's office also was defeated The 4.47-mill tax expires at the end of 2026 The 3.81-mill tax was previously authorized to be collected through 2025 That gives parish officials time to place the tax renewals on a ballot again before they expire Email Claire Taylor at ctaylor@theadvocate.com AL (WDHN) – A historic church in downtown Abbeville was destroyed in an early morning blaze It’s a sad thing when you see a building that you’ve loved People’s lives have been changed here; weddings have been celebrated people are rightfully hurting,” said Rickey Sowell Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Abbeville Abbeville Police say a patrol officer saw smoke from First Baptist Church on 100 Columbia Road and called in the fire late Tuesday night Abbeville Mayor Jimmy Money tells WDHN the fire is believed to have started shortly before 11:00 p.m destroying the sanctuary and Sunday school rooms “It makes you want to cry when you drive by it,” Mayor Money said Several fire departments responded to the scene Firefighters worked for hours through the freezing morning and while the flames were eventually contained officials say the job may take much longer to complete there’s a lot of fat lumber in there; that’s why it’s going to be burning for several days,” explained Abbeville Fire Chief Ryan Figgins “Those timbers are 14 to 16 inches thick.” No one was in the building at the time of the fire The pastor of First Baptist Church tells WDHN that the Family Life Center will be open and used for church services and events The Lord has accomplished amazing things in this building The memories and history of this building are something we all cherish,” First Baptist Church representatives wrote in a Facebook post The cause of the fire has not been released and an investigation is underway between the Abbeville Fire Department Chief Figgins said the cause of the fire cannot be determined until all the flames are out ABBEVILLE, La. — It was a stormy start to the week in Acadiana residents found themselves vacuuming out their cars after the heavy rainfall a resident of Abbeville who has lived in the city for less than a year but has already witnessed the impact of heavy rains "We need some drainage because everything is really slow They need to really work super hard on that To better understand the city's drainage system KATC reached out to Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White The Vermilion River is the main artery that drains a large part of the regional watershed which means all drainage in Abbeville is dependent on the water level in the river When areas north of us have high rain events all that water comes through Abbeville which impacts nearly all of the city The high volume of rain received today in such a short period of time especially with a high river level will cause water to cover roads and fill ditches until the rain stops and the river begins to recede We continuously work to address all drainage issues and do so in a timely manor as they are reported Residents can also call us to report issues or check the status of a request at 337-893-8550 The area mentioned below has a very low elevation which causes additional water issues and unfortunately the severe rainfall and flooding around her home meant her children stayed home from school and having to cancel her doctor's appointment it takes maybe a week at the most for it to go all the way down So it's hard to step off my porch and go places because of this," she said If you are dealing with disruptions to your daily life or damage due to weather events, reach out to us through social media, calling us at (337) 236-6351 or by emailing news@katctv.com Abbeville will now compete against Denmark-Olar who beat Bethine-Bowman in the lower state finals at the same arena Thursday “I am very proud of these guys for hanging in there and playing hard the entire game,” said Coach Belcher “We played for a state title in 2015 and won the title that year in my fourth year of coaching Abbeville rallied in the second period as Jaden Baylor hit a three-point shot from the deep corner to tie the game at 19 with 2:57 left in the first half The Panthers would never trail in the game again McCray had 13 first-half points for CA Johnson Abbeville got seven points from Riley and Rollinson and Jamerion Williams contributed four points All Rights Reserved | The High School Sports Report 1986-2021 a judge has sided with Abbeville police officers in a year-long dispute over pay said the decision reaffirms that law enforcement should be compensated fairly for their work We recently argued a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on the issue of whether or not the current pay schedule for Senior Abbeville Police Officers violates state law After argument between counsel for the Officers and the City of Abbeville the Court found in favor of the Officers ruling that the current pay schedule violates La We are pleased with this recent ruling; however the City of Abbeville still has the right to appeal the Court’s ruling We believe that should this matter proceed to an appeal We look forward to moving the case forward and obtaining a just resolution on behalf of the Abbeville Police Officers The case involved eleven senior officers who sued the city claiming that its pay scale violated state law The officers argued that the city’s pay structure which set the starting salary for officers at $40,000 annually failed to account for adjustments to the pay of senior officers the court ruled that the city had indeed violated the pay schedule "They just want to be paid according to their pay scales," Landry said back in January 2024 "They always thought that if the starting salary was going to change The lawsuit alleges that while the city adjusted the starting salary for new officers it failed to make corresponding adjustments for the pay of senior officers despite their entitlement to higher wages based on the new scale there were no additional filings as of yet but Landry expressed satisfaction with the ruling which he said was a significant win for his clients KATC contacted the City of Abbeville for a statement but officials declined to comment on the pending litigation The city has 30 days to decide whether to appeal the ruling Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article used the word "investigated" in place of "investigator" when quoting Mr This article has been updated to correct that error Plaisance's full interview and responses can be viewed below KATC - Early voting for the March election starts on March 15th and KATC TV-3 is giving you the information you need to cast your ballot in local races we're introducing you to two three candidates for Abbeville City Council We've asked each candidate the same questions and their complete unedited responses are posted on our website in video and written form the seat for Abbeville City Council District B is open for grabs both with deep ties to the community and a shared focus on improving law enforcement resources the current interim councilwoman and the sister of the former councilman who recently stepped down is seeking to continue her service to the district With 32 years of experience working for Walmart—six of those years in management and 20 years in human resources—Mouton believes her commitment to transparency will win over the district’s residents a former councilman who served for 16 years Plaisance brings decades of experience in public service including leading efforts to secure pay raises for Abbeville’s police and fire departments He is also the founder of the Lafitte Drive-In Park and has a long history with the Louisiana Cattle Festival provided by the Louisiana Secretary of State: _________________________________________________KATC's Penelope Lopez and I sat down with them and asked for their responses to the following questions: Why do you want to become the next Councilwoman/councilman for District B What are your qualifications for this role?  the transition from his apartment at James A Herod Apartments to a motel has been anything but easy "I feel like my voice isn’t being heard at all," Plowden said standing in the motel room that’s now his home who has lived at the motel since mid-February packed only a suitcase and a few clothes when he and other tenants were given a three-day notice to vacate due to life-threatening violations this is the room they gave us," he said as he walked to his temporary home a far cry from the apartment he had called home Tenants were told to leave the premises with just one bag after being informed of critical safety violations including non-functioning smoke detectors and an outdated sprinkler system The violations prompted an emergency evacuation for residents of the Abbeville property An investigation into the property’s history revealed years of safety violations State Fire Marshal records show the last required sprinkler system inspection was conducted 12 years ago some tenant spaces lacked functioning smoke detectors These long-standing hazards raised serious concerns about tenant safety You can see the inspection reports for yourself by scrolling down the board president of the nonprofit organization that owns the apartments Dawson acknowledged that these issues predated his involvement with the property but conceded that the organization should have acted sooner but we do bear some responsibility," Dawson said "We should have called someone in to do the inspection immediately Documents obtained by KATC showed that James A Herod Apartments received state housing trust funds totaling $350,000 in August 2023 When asked about the allocation of those funds "The money that we are dealing with now are the ones that we received—yeah—the money is still there,” he said Plowden and other tenants are still waiting for resolution as initial promises of repairs within two weeks have yet to be fulfilled "It makes me worry if I’m going to be on the streets or if I’m going to get back in my apartment," Plowden said In response to questions regarding tenant rights explained that tenants like Plowden have legal recourse "They do have the right to break the lease agreement if the property is no longer habitable at all," Robinson said "I just caution people when you’re breaking the lease you want to make sure you have a lot of evidence Plowden’s biggest hope is simply to return home "I hope they can find a solution to this problem because it’s really bothering me and it’s frustrating," he said UPDATE: The Abbeville City Council member who represents the area where these apartments are located has sent us a statement about the situation: it is my opinion that the tenants have been displaced through no fault of their own they should not be held liable for rent or threatened with eviction for refusing to pay," said Council Member Terry Brousard and shows a total disregard for the tenants' well-being The property owner must take full responsibility for what has happened I want to extend my gratitude to Mayor Roslyn White and private citizens who stepped up and answered the call Your willingness to help in a time of need speaks volumes about the strength of our community." you can visit Acadiana Legal Service Corporation https://www.la-law.org/ An Abbeville man is in jail after deputies arresting him for domestic battery found guns including 15 counts possession of a firearm by a convicted felon 15 counts possession of a firearm of someone convicted of domestic abuse battery illegal possession of body armor by a convicted felon and 15 counts violation of a protective order Sheriff Eddie Langlinais said the investigation began around 1 a.m on Sunday to investigate a complaint of battery of a dating partner with strangulation and found him Monday afternoon at his house They arrested him on the warrant without incident and since he had previously been arrested for domestic abuse battery including strangulation Deputies got a search warrant for his house and vehicle to remove any guns he had in his possession unlawfully they found body armor marked "Secret Service," a law enforcement-style duty belt Langlinais would also like to remind the public that this is still an active and ongoing investigation and any assistance the public can offer is appreciated More information on reporting illegal activities can be found on his website at www.VermilionSheriff.gov Click on Anonymous Tips and fill out the Crime Stoppers of Vermilion Tip Form to submit information You can also report illegal activity anonymously by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at (337) 740-TIPS (8477) or you can download and login to the P3 App where you can earn a cash reward A man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly shooting at his wife and mother-in-law according to the Abbeville Police Department An Abbeville man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly shooting at his wife and mother-in-law The Abbeville Police Department and Vermilion Parish Sheriff's office in a joint operation located and arrested Quintal Davis on two counts attempted first-degree murder Davis was wanted for the Wednesday morning shooting of his wife on Nugier Street in Abbeville Davis received multiple gunshot wounds to her leg and buttocks Davis is also charged with shooting at his mother in law after the shooting of his wife Davis was transported to Abbeville General Hospital by Acadian Ambulance and later airlifted to a Lafayette Hospital Davis was transported to Abbeville Police Department where he was booked then transported to Vermilion Parish Correction Center even he was impressed with what he saw from the Panthers in the Class A state championship game on Thursday          “They were unstoppable at times,” Nickles said “They really executed the A bone as well as you could.” “We just did everything we knew we had to do,” Leach said “The coaches drew up the game plan and I trusted it I just go do it and it worked out pretty good "It’s just matter of doing whatever the coaches want us to do I just go in and do what they ask me to do.” That gave Leach 199 yards of total offense Nickles said it would take awhile to discuss what Leach has meant to AHS we don’t have that much time,” Nickles said “He’s meant so much to our program and I wish nothing but the best for him.” “I feel like defensively we were just on our heels most of that second quarter,” said Wright “We did try to tighten it up right before the half and make it interesting but they came out and punched it in and that’s what they do They’ve been doing that to everybody all year long.” AHS outscored the opposition by almost 500 points on the season It allowed just 230 points while scoring 710          Nickles pointed out that the Panthers had trailed by double digits in two of their four playoff games          “When we got down 6-0 they didn’t blink,” Nickles said          The Panthers didn’t break again and didn’t bend that much Cross rushed for 109 yards and had 89 passing yards for 198 total yards          The Panthers forced a 3-downs-and-out series for CHS on the ensuing possession A 29-yard punt gave AHS a short field as it started at the Cross 37 Abbeville used nine plays to score with Leach going in from five yards out Leach then run for the 2-point conversion to make it 15-6 with 1:47 to go in the second quarter          “We just made some turnovers that I thought gave them a short field,” Wright said “A team like that you can’t give them anything You have to make them earn everything.”          Any comeback hopes the Trojans may have entertained were shot down as Abbeville receied the second-half kickoff The Panthers put together a 10-pay drive that ended with a a 40-yard touchdown from Leach          AHS scored twice more in the third quarter a 23-yard run by Hadden and the TD pass from Leach to Baylor who also finished with an interception on defense When Burton scored on a 25-yard run early in the fourth quarter to make ot 56-12 that instituted the start of the running clock for the remainder of the game          MahKy Green had a 49-yard run for the Trojans’ final touchdown Harris then threw to Ramsey for the 2-point conversion “We’re just going to let this one sit for a while and get back to work and see if we can get back here again.” The state title was the 13th in school history for Abbeville The Panthers have won seven in the past 10 years with four of those coming in succession Leach said he will always remember being part of two title teams “Playing for Abbeville was a dream growing up,” he said “To be able to come and win a state championship my senior year and win another as a sophomore is a great feeling just to win with these guys,” said Paul We’re bringing the trophy home.” KATC - After weeks of uncertainty and a temporary stay at the Sunbelt Lodge Motel in Abbeville Herod Apartments were able to return home Monday morning who has called the Sunbelt Lodge Motel home since February 14 was among several tenants who were asked to leave their apartments due to safety violations which include non-functional smoke detectors fire extinguishers without current certification tags and a sprinkler system that had not been checked in over a decade Plowden spoke about the challenges of the situation “I packed a suitcase, filled some clothes up. I mean, Ms. Penelope, we didn’t have any resources,” he said on March 6 "I'm just grateful right now that we’re going back to the apartments and that everything is sufficient and proper," he said While his original unit is still undergoing repairs Plowden will temporarily move into another unit and hopefully everything will go all fine," he said When asked about how it feels to be returning I want to thank the Christian Service Center and the church for helping me The fire marshal will return to inspect Plowden’s apartment Plowden is thankful to be back where he feels most at ease A shooting late Friday left one man dead and another injured was found dead inside a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe that had crashed Friday night into a utility pole in the parking lot of Landry’s Laundromat on Charity Street He said Young had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest Officers later found a second shooting victim on Prairie Avenue who turned out to have been a passenger in the SUV driven by Young Police said the woman had been shot in the head and was in stable condition at an area hospital A toddler was also inside the SUV at the time of the shooting Police received calls about shots fired near the 700 block of South Guegnon Street just after 10 p.m Friday and then other calls came in about the locations of the victims Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Vermilion at (337) 740-8477