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Tara Dudley
Locals get recommendations of guidelines for city’s image
CROWLEY - Approximately 35 people were in attendance, for a preliminary discussion on a suggested proposal on a professional recommendation of guidelines to protect Crowley’s commercial and residen...
Mar 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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LIVE OAK TREE MEASURED - Members of the Rayne Garden Club join home owner Robert Credeur to measure one of eight live oak trees at his home to be registered with the Live Oak Society, a project presently being sponsored by the club. In attendance were, from left, Martha PIerret, Judy Guidry, Helen Garrett, Hazel Prevost, Lisa Soileaux, Sepha Guidry, home owner Robert Credeur, Julia Breaux and Caliste Breaux, contact person.
Garden Club, Live Oak Society to register trees
Tree-lined driveways, country lanes and lawns throughout Acadiana are filled with beautiful live oak trees. The Rayne Garden Club is presently making an attempt to register those stately live oak...
Feb 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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CORNERSTONE AWARD WINNERS: Members of the Rayne Long-Term Recovery Coalition were honored with the 2011 Cornerstone Award during the United Way of Acadiana’s 2012 annual awards banquet Tuesday morning in the Cajundome Convention Center. Accepting their awards, from left, were Erin Winder, Paul Kedinger, Cheryl Richard, Albert Johnson, Ronda Trahan, Tommy Bergeron, Byron Mouton, Chief Carroll Stelly, Rev. Gene Lee, Kerry Stutes, Angela Morrison and Polly Koury.
United Way honors Recovery Coalition
The Rayne Long-Term Recovery Coalition was named the recipient of the 2011 Cornerstone Award by United Way of Acadiana for the community-based efforts to help 48 families affected by the March 5 t...
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Stacey Miller
Gov.’s gala aids The Welcome House
MAXIE – Stacey Miller, the new director and associate pastor of The Welcome House, has been working for the past six months to improve the quality of life for all residents of the shelter. Miller, ...
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African-Americans added to Crowley’s rich culture
CROWLEY - Crowley’s ethnic diversity, from its very early days, made it one of the most cosmopolitan and urban communities in the region and possibly the state. Initial settlers in Acadia parish ...
Feb 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Representatives from 11 southwest Louisiana parishes as well as state and U.S. representatives were on hand Friday for the official signing of the Acadiana-Southwest Louisiana Compact creating the Greater Southwest Louisiana Super Region.
Super region compact signed
CROWLEY – Businesses within the Southwest Louisiana and Acadiana regions official came together in a mutually beneficial partnership Friday morning. “We want to welcome you to a very significant da...
Feb 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mermentau selects interim police chief
MERMENTAU – In November, the village of Mermentau will be able to elect a new police chief, until then, the Mermentau Village Council has selected an interim chief. Two of the three council members...
Feb 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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“Rosie,” the latest technology in surgical robots, was introduced to American Legion Hospital Thursday afternoon. With ‘Rosie’ are her co-workers, from left, Denise Trahan (LPN), Andre Baudoin (surgical technician) and Rachel Crochet (RN).
‘Rosie’ introduced to American Legion Hospital
CROWLEY - Thursday afternoon American Legion Hospital was introduced to it’s latest surgeon. “Rosie,” as she has been named by the hospital staff, is a robotic surgeon designed by NASA, the Massac...
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APSO to begin high school driving safety program
CROWLEY - “If we can save the lives of one or two young adults then this program will be worth it,” said Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon. Melancon and Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Public Informati...
Feb 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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JOSIE HENRY accepted her “Employee of the Year” award plaque from Miles Boudreaux during the Chamber of Commerce’s installation banquet Thursday, Feb. 9. at Chef Roy’s Frog City Café
Outstanding business person, employee named during Chamber’s installation
New and returning directors were installed by Judge Jim Cunningham and awards were presented during the 2012 annual membership banquet of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Thursday, ...
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RFL captains, committee continue work
CROWLEY – As the calendar inches closer to May 5, Relay for Life of Acadia continues to work toward finalizing preparations and spreading the word about the event. The committee as well as team cap...
Feb 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Crowley man charged with Eunice bank robbery
Eunice police arrested a Crowley man Monday morning after he allegedly held up Guaranty Bank at the corner of 3rd & Park. Walter Freeman was apprehended in a building across the street from the ban...
Feb 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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