Luther Winch (left) gets ready to rope a calf with the help of a friend. Luther Winch gets ready to brand a calf. The Abbeville Meridional sat with Abbeville native Luther Winch to learn about his ranch and cattle business in Montgomery, Texas (50 miles northwest of Houston). Winch, 61, has been married to Therese Broussard Winch since 1990, and they have two sons. Luther L Winch, IV. “Luke” is 28 years old and helps manage the ranch businesses. Rome Benjamin Winch is 25 years old. The Winches own and operate WINCH Ranch. Are you a cowboy? I consider myself a cowboy from Louisiana ..read more

Davin Devillier was traveling at a high rate of speed on a Suzuki GSLR, like this one. Davin Devillier, 21, from Sunset, La., was arrested by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office for leading law enforcement on a ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

Most parents hate the start of school because they know it is time to purchase items on the supply list ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

Soup made Billie with Louisiana Strawberries bought at Erath’s Champagne’s. Nobody ever recommended Tator Tots as a healthy food. But when you’re in a slump, woebegone, down ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

The red line is part of where the dredging will take place. Vermilion Parish is finally set to benefit from the Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC), more than two decades ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

Reese Charpentier keeps her eye on the ball before connecting with it for North Vermilion. LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots advanced to the semifinals of the Division II Non-Select playoffs with a thrilling ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

Bryce Lege (11) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two-run home in a recent VC game. (photo by Marcy Lege) Three parish baseball teams have moved on to the second round of the LHSAA baseball playoffs. All three teams will be playing ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

The girls cheer on a batter for Kaplan. KAPLAN - The Kaplan Lady Pirates quest to repeat as Division III Non-Select State Champions came to a halt Saturday ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

The driver of the motorcycle threw the driver to the ground at the intersection of Hwy. 167 and Hwy. 14. No charges were filed against anyone. A charity event for the Special Olympics in Vermilion Parish, organized by a poker and jeep run, is getting a ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald ..read more

North Vermilion’s Kallie Gibson prepares to fire a pitch during her no-hitter on Wednesday. Gibson’s effort helped the Lady Patriots to a 5-0 win over Minden in the second round of the Division II Non-Select playoffs. North Vermilion will play host to Iowa in a quarterfinal game this afternoon. LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots advanced to the quarterfinals of the Division II Non-Select playoffs with a 5-0 ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional o ..read more