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Grieving mother seeks assistance in burying second of two sons murdered in span of five months
February 22, 2021 10:44 AM
VERMILION PARISH - A parent in Abbeville is mourning the loss of two sons who were both killed within five months of each other. According to KATC , Lenora Johnson lost her son, Eric, in September of 2020 and was forced to relive the tragedy when she lost a... more » -
Erath woman arrested for allegedly setting fire to Aunt's mobile home
July 7, 2020 8:57 AM
ERATH - A Vermilion Parish woman allegedly set her Aunt's vacant mobile home on fire after learning of her Aunt's plans to rent it out. According to The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) 21-year-old Nikita Bourque was heard expressing disapproval of her Aunt's hope to move a new tenant... more » -
One teen killed, second teen injured in Vermilion Parish crash
June 19, 2020 7:45 AM
ERATH - Louisiana State Police say a tragic Vermilion Parish crash resulted in one teen's death and left a second teenager injured Thursday afternoon. According to authorities, 17-year-old Caroline Claire Toups was riding as a passenger in a vehicle traveling along LA Highway 339 near Picket Road, when she... more » -
Vermilion Parish: Officials declare 'all clear,' allow students to return to class following bomb threat
February 7, 2020 12:14 PM
VERMILION PARISH - The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office says the "All Clear" has been given to three schools in Erath following a bomb threat. The Sheriff's Office assisted Erath police in the investigation of an alleged bomb threat that impacted Dozier Elementary, Erath Middle, and Erath High School. ... more » -
Two drivers killed in head-on crash in Vermilion Parish
January 27, 2020 12:19 PM
ABBEVILLE – Louisiana State Police say a deadly two-vehicle crash occurred early Monday morning, on LA Hwy 14 near Fore Road in Vermilion Parish. The crash claimed the lives of 29-year-old Kiristan Michelle Mitchell of Kaplan and 18-year-old Kalix James Brousssard of Kaplan. A preliminary investigation revealed a... more » -
UPDATE: Tuesday night vigil to be held for teens killed in Vermilion Parish hit-and-run
February 5, 2018 8:51 AM
UPDATE: A vigil has been set for the two teens who died in a crash in Vermilion Parish Sunday. KATC reports that the service for the two North Vermilion High School students will be today at 8 p.m. at the school stadium. The public is invited. VERMILION... more » -
Man who allegedly asked friend to kill wife found guilty
January 25, 2018 7:06 AM
ABBEVILLE - After allegedly trying to get his friend to kill his wife of 24 years, a Vermilion Parish man was found guilty in court Wednesday. Harlow Hutchinson was arrested in October 2015 for soliciting the best man at his wedding to kill his wife, KATC reports. The court... more » -
No charges for teacher removed from school board meeting in handcuffs Play Video
January 9, 2018 7:44 AM
UPDATE: Board President Anthony Fontana said he had to lock down the school board office Tuesday because of death threats, KATC reports. Fontana said he had called police, the sheriff's office and the FBI about the threats. VERMILION PARISH- The superintendent of Vermilion Parish schools says the... more »