INSURANCE AGENCIES MERGE: The merger of Andrus, Rayon, Smith, Billet & Billon Insurance Agency with Fontenot Insurance Agency occurred on July 1, it was announced Friday. The Andrus-Rayon Agency, located at 106 N. Parkerson St., is now operating at 108 E. Texas Ave., the current office of Fontenot Insurance. Fontenot Insurance welcomed its newest employee, Venable Hanks, along with Stephanie Vice and Beverly Rayon from the Andrus, Rayon Smith, Billet & Billon. Jimmy Fontenot stated, “It might be a different location but it will be the same friendly employees to handle your insurance needs.  If you are a new or old client of Fontenot Insurance please come by the office to meet with us.” Pictured, from left, are Jimmy Fontenot, Ashley Broussard, Stephanie Vice, Beverly Rayon, Bridget Hanks,Pat Fontenot, and Andrus Fontenot.