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Noon-time wreck
A single vehicle crash on Leroy Breaux Road near Rayne during the noon hour Friday ended with this flipped car up side down in a large ditch. Additional information will be released as available.
Jun 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Funeral rites set for Judge Ware
Honorable George Bradford "Bumpy" Ware, Sr. RAYNE – Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Crowley, for Honorable George Bradford “Bu...
Jun 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ghosts in Crowley landmarks?
CROWLEY - After June 16, those watching a show at Crowley’s Historic Rice Theatre or visiting City Hall may be a bit more curious as to each building’s history or the people who have previously per...
Jun 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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ACADIA PARISH’S John Hains, left, was among 12 individuals recognized May 19 for their support and dedication to 4-H youth. Joining the honoree was Dr. Paul Coreil, LSU AgCenter vice chancellor.
Hains inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
MANSURA – John Hains of Acadia Parish was among a dozen individuals recognized for their dedication to youth with their induction into the the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame here Saturday, May 19. “Wi...
May 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Flip is Coming Back to Rayne
The Rayne Lions Club is proud to announce that Comic Hyponitist Flip Orley is Coming Back to Rayne on Saturday June 30, 2012 at the Rayne Civic Center. It has been 3 years since Flip has performed ...
May 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kenny Menard charged in attempted burglary
On Thursday, May 17, the Rayne Police Department arrested Kenny Menard, 40, 1000 block of Marshal Street, Rayne, for Attempted Burglary, Resisting an Officer with Force or Violence, Battery on a Pe...
May 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Medical assistant facing forgery for illegal drugs
On May 17, 2012, the Rayne Police Department arrested Jamie Pitts, 30, of the 400 block of East A School, Rayne, on nine counts of Forgery of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Chief Stelly advised ...
May 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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AT NATIONALS - Rayne High students who are members of the Pro Start Team representing Louisiana at the 2012 National competition held April 26-29 in Baltimore, Maryland were, from left, Andre Rochon, Sebastian Hebert, advisor Kandice Dequeant, Kelsey Burleigh and Katherine Meche. For their project, the team was awarded a third place trophy in the management portion of the competition.
RHS ProStart students excel at Nationals
After winning the state competition, Rayne High students who are members of the Pro Start Team earned the right to represent Louisiana at the 2012 National competition held April 26-29 in Baltimore...
May 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Wheelin’ N Peelin’ show revs up Saturday
If you’re a connoisseur of fine cars or simply love vehicles of all sizes, then you can choose to be competitor or a spectator at the Wheelin’ N Peelin’ Car Show and Crawfish Cookoff to be held S...
May 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Acadia waste tire transporter arrested on multiple charges
BATON ROUGE – On Thursday, May 3, investigators within the Criminal Investigation Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a waste tire transporter from Church Point ...
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Final farewell for fire victims set Saturday
Funeral services for the four young Rayne children who lost their lives in a mobile home fire on Saturday, April 21, will be held at Starlight Baptist Church, 206 Webb Street, on Saturday, May 5. ...
Apr 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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Returning owner discovers home begin burglarized; three arrested Mire school locked down as precaution
Three men are in custody following a four hour manhunt near the Mire Community after a home owner returned home around noon Thursday, April 26, and discovered that her home was being burglarized. ...
Apr 27, 2012 | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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