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Injection well opponents file suit against DNR, LA TANK
By PAUL KEDINGER Managing Editor Opponents to the creation of a deep water injection saltwater disposal well off Highway 35 have gone to court to overturn the granting of a permit by the Louisiana...
Jan 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Service Center expects to open next week, accept applications
By PAUL KEDINGER Managing Editor The organizers of the newly created Daily Manna Christian Service Center, located at 600 Section Street, expect to open later next week to begin the process of tak...
Jan 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Trudy Miller
stalking calls
A Crowley woman who was believed to be the victim of stalking, has been arrested as the result of complaints which she had filed. Trudy Miller, 34, of Crowley has been arrested and charged with a f...
Jan 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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ROLAND BOUDREAUX was sworn in as Rayne’s mayor by Attorney Andre Douget during ceremonies Saturday afternoon, Dec. 29, at City Hall, as his wife, Janet, held a family Bible.
Roland Boudreaux repeats oath as Rayne’s mayor on Saturday
By PAUL KEDINGER Managing Editor “I will always be indebted to the people of Rayne,” Roland Boudreaux told an overflow audience who gathered in the City Hall lobby Saturday afternoon to participa...
Dec 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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JAMES J. PETITJEAN was sworn in as Acadia Parish’s seventh assessor by Rayne City Judge Jim Cunningham during ceremonies Friday afternoon, Dec. 28, in the Acadia Parish Courthouse, as his wife, Lyn clasped his hand and beamed proudly.
Jim Petitjean assumes his role as Acadia Parish’s 7th assessor
By PAUL KEDINGER Managing Editor James J. Petitjean became the seventh assessor in the 125 years since Acadia Parish was created as he repeated his oath of office administered by Rayne City Judge ...
Dec 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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FIRST TICKET: Mayor Roland Boudreaux purchased the first ticket for the annual Knights of Columbus “Super Bowl Burger Sale” from Grand Knight Albert Johnson. The sale will take place Sunday, Feb. 3, and will include a burger, chips and a beverage for $5. Tickets may be purchased from any member of K C Council 1897.
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Dec 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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REFLECTIVE MOOD: As he reflected on his 18-year tenure as Rayne’s mayor, Jim “Jimbo” Petitjean paused for an informal photograph as he recently put the finishing touches on the last “City Beat” newsletter on which he would work. He will become Acadia Parish Assessor on January 1, 2013. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Paul Kedinger)
Petitjean reflects on 18 years as mayor
By PAUL KEDINGER Managing Editor It can be difficult to distill the experiences of 18 years into a brief interview session, but that’s actually what was required recently of Jim “Jimbo” Petitjean ...
Dec 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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LPD closes eastbound interstate area
Lafayette Police Department will close Interstate 10, eastbound, at exit 101 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a follow-up fatal crash investigation. Lafayette Police will be closing I-10 East bound...
Dec 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rev. Elder Charles Banks
From Crip to Christ - ex-gang member to speak at Crowley's Greater Family Love Worship Center, plans anti-violence rally
CROWLEY - Rev. Elder Banks is a well-spoken native of Little Rock, Ark. who has worked as the director of the Red Cross in Lafayette for 12 years. To speak with him makes it unthinkable that 20 yea...
Dec 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Roland Boudreaux
Rayne picks next mayor Saturday
Who will be Rayne’s next mayor? That question will be answered Saturday, Dec. 8, as city residents cast their ballots in a runoff contest between Charles “Chuck” Robichaux and Roland Boudreaux. Th...
Dec 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Rotary Club of Crowley’s president, Clay Lejeune (far left), and program organizer, Julie Borill (far right), welcomed, from left, 4-H Ambassadors DeVani Credeur, Megan Murrell, Anna Guillory, Macey Vidrine and Abigail Miller, and Acadia 4-H Agent Kayla Segura.
4-H Ambassadors discuss their club with Rotarians
CROWLEY – Most people involved in any organization have stories to tell about how much of an impact being a member of the club has afforded them. But, it isn’t often that high school students have ...
Nov 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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Veterans to be saluted Sunday
ACADIA PARISH – Across the parish, local heroes will be honored Sunday and in some communities a special celebration awaits. On Veterans Day, Iota and Estherwood are making sure that their local ve...
Nov 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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