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May 22 proclaimed ACS Day in state
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For 100 years, the American Cancer Society has led the fight against cancer. And while cancer is not something to celebrate, the good that ACS has done and continues to do for cancer patients and survivors, as well as their caregivers is. Thus, in honor of ACS’s 100th birthday, Gov. Bobby Jindal has officially proclaimed May 22, as “American Can...
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NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM for the Sisters of Mount Carmel include, from left, Sisters Paula Derise, Kathy Farrelly, Lawrence Habetz (President), Mary Ellen Wheelahan, and Sheila Undang (Assistant to the President).
Sister Lawrence Habetz, O.Carm. heads order’s new leadership team
The Sisters of Mount Carmel celebrated the installation of their new leadership at a Eucharistic Liturgy April 27 at Mount Carmel Academy’s Assembly Center.  Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. was in...
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From left, Andrew Granger and Alexandra Guidry, were recognized for their participation in the state Science Fair.
Business as usual for APSB
As the school year draws to a close, the Acadia Parish School Board’s May regular session provided the board the chance to recognize student achievement and focus on a new principal for Iota High...
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Joan Theriot-Benoit
Writer, Grief Counselor Theriot-Benoit to visit Crowley May 15
When Joan Theriot-Broussard lost her husband, Bradley Broussard, she was 48-years-old. She soon realized that her entire way of living, aside from the obvious grief she was suffering, was about to ...
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One killed in Sunday shooting; worker describes scene
BRANCH - A Eunice man died and two others were injured from gunshot wounds following a disturbance at a Chevron Station in Branch Sunday night. The store is located on the 7000 block of the Churc...
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UPDATE: One in critical condition following Branch shooting
BRANCH - After 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting at the Chevron Station (AJ's Mini Mart) off of Church Point Highway (Highway 35). Three were injured...
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Three shot in Branch
Reports out of Branch say three people have been shot in the area of AJ's Mini Mart, located along Church Point Highway. The shooting allegedly occurred after 8 p.m. Four are reportedly in custody....
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New Iberia woman gets 26 months in $12 million IRS scam
LAFAYETTE – A New Iberia woman was sentenced Monday to 26 months in federal prison and for filing false claims of more than $12 million with the IRS and receiving tax refunds she was not owed. She...
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Martin will put $20 million into Chopin plan upgrade, expansion
CHOPIN – Gov. Bobby Jindal and President and Chief Financial Officer Roy O. Martin, III of RoyOMartin-Martco Ltd. Partnership announced Monday that the company will invest $20 million to modernize...
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Trio of personal care attendants face Medicaid fraud charges
ZACHARY – Three Zachary women are charged with Medicaid fraud, each accused of filing false claims. All three were arrested May 15 by the State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with a...
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COPS
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Gary Berry Arrest
RAYNE - Officers with the City of Rayne Police Department arrested Gary Berry of Biloxi, MS for Possession of Stolen Things valued over $500 and an outstanding warrant from Biloxi Police Department...
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Nathaniel Laughlin
Nathaniel Laughlin arrested
The City of Rayne Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence of Nathaniel Laughlin, who is 27 years old, located at 702 Chappuis Street, Rayne LA on May 4, 2013. Officers located ...
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Nicolas Barron
Nicolas Barron Arrested for Burglary
RAYNE - Officers with the City of Rayne Police Department arrested Nicolas Barron of Rayne for Simple Burglary and Possession of Stolen Goods. Chief Carroll Stelly advised that on the night of May...
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Chanz Moore, Mercedes Rogers honored with Gardiner Memorial Award
CROWLEY – When it came to selecting the winners of Crowley High’s 2013 Gardiner Memorial Award, there wasn’t much debate.  “I couldn’t think of two better people to win this award,” said CHS ...
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Notre Dame's Camp ties for fifth-place at Louisiana Champions Invitational
MARKSVILLE – A pair of birdies on the front nine had Kyle Camp in contention for a title Tuesday at the Louisiana Champions Invitational hosted by Tamahka Trails Golf Club at Paragon Casino Resor...
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PLANS MADE AT ASL MEETING - During Wednesday’s May meeting of the Acadiana Sportsmen’s League held at the LSU AgCenter in Crowley, plans were made for a number of upcoming projects by the ASL and assisting organizations. Among the special guests in attendance for the meeting were, from left, ASL members Garrett Harington and Ken Bordelon, Louisiana NRA Representative Chad Bowen, Suzette Leonards of the City of Rayne, ASL member Joe Guidry, and Rayne Lions Club member Al Olivier. Leonards and Olivier spoke of the 2013 annual Fishing Derby to be held Saturday, June 1, at Maison D’Memoire located northwest of Rayne.
Children’s Fishing Derby is June 1st
The City of Rayne is being joined by community partners, The Acadiana Sportman’s League, Rayne Lions Club and Maison d’Memoire, to host the annual Children’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 1, 2013...
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Fresh off of Alabama’s win in the Women’s College World Series, Crimson Tide Assistant Head Coach Alyson Habetz (third from left) and her father, Leonard (second from left), were welcomed back home to Crowley and were greeted by Mayor Greg Jones (left) and Barry Premeaux (right) as she made an appearance on KSIG Monday morning, championship trophy in tow.
Fresh off of Alabama’s win in the Women’s College World Series, Crimson Tide Assistant Head Coach Alyson Habetz (third from left) and her father, Leonard (second from left), were welcomed back home to Crowley and were greeted by Mayor Greg Jones (left) and Barry Premeaux (right) as she made an appearance on KSIG Monday morning, championship trophy in tow.
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Simon-Brossette wed in Sunny-Meade garden
SCOTT - Kera Christine Simon and Rayce Charles Brossette, both of Bloomington, Ill., were joined as man and wife during a romantic garden ceremony held on April 27 on the grounds of Sunny-Meade in ...
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Ashley Nicole Dial weds Andrew Kyle Frey
CROWLEY - Ashley Nicole Dial and Andrew Kyle Frey, both of Jacksonville, N.C., were wed during an early afternoon service on Saturday, April 6. Father Jared Suire officiated the convalidation cerem...
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Nuptial Mass unites Smith, Ohlenforst
RAYNE - Brittany Elizabeth Smith and John Thomas Ohlenforst, both of Crowley, were joined as man and wife during a 7 p.m. Nuptial Mass held at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Rayne on Friday, A...
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Sandra Ruth Morgan
Funeral services for Sandra Ruth Morgan, 71, were held on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in Duhon Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Father Kendal Faulk officiated. Interment followed in Ebeneze...
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Melius
Deaths Elsewhere
Long-time vet METAIRIE – Services for long-time vet Dr. Thomas Melius, Jr. will be Thursday. He died May 19 at age 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was former veterinarian for Aud...
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Matthews
Deaths Elsewhere
Nursing homes owner ALEXANDRIA – Services for former Louisiana Nursing Home Association president Finley C. Matthews, Jr. are Monday. He died May 15 at age 78. He was owner/operator of Naomi Height...
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