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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.
Insurance agencies merge
The merger of two Rayne insurance agencies was announced on Friday. The merger was effective on July 1.
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MILITARY RETIREMENT: Lt. Col. Kalen J. Jeffers, a Rayne native, closed out an illustrious career with the Air Force during retirement ceremonies May 8. Jeffers, left, is pictured with his wife, Barbara, and close friend, Col. Miniham, right, who oversaw the retirement ceremony.
Lt. Col. Jeffers retires from U.S. Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Kalen J. Jeffers retired from the U.S. Air Force in ceremonies held May 7 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. The son of Lloyd and Faye Jeffers was born 25 Jan. 25 1963. H...
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AMS sets ID photo schedules
Armstrong Middle School will hold its orientation and take ID pictures in early August, according to Principal Marshall Thibodeaux. Orientation for incoming sixth graders and parents will be held M...
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Rayne State Bank robbed
Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly confirmed that a single white male robbed the Rayne State Bank at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7. The robber is believed to be the same man who earlier ro...
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Site for new health unit decided
Members of the Acadia Police Jury’s Building and Grounds Committee Wednesday night voted to recommend a new parish health unit be constructed on Jury owned land on Capitol Avenue, discarding propos...
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Nickel elected 2010 Girls State governor
CROWLEY - While most of Acadia Parish was qualifying for the fall 2010 elections, Caroline Nickel’s candidacy was already over. Nickel, an upcoming senior at Notre Dame and daughter of Jeanne and R...
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APSO seeks copper thieves
Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs your help to solve a burglary. The Acada Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a burglary, which occurred at Riviana Foods Inc., located at 2034 W...
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Candidates for Office Complete List
Acadia Assessor: Mike Goss Member of School Board, District 1: Israel G. Syria Member of School Board, District 2: Douglas John "Doug" LaCombe Charlene Melancon Timothy Villemarette Membe...
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Storm system remnants dawdle over area, with more heavy rain possible
By Jim Bradshaw A flood watch will remain in effect for Acadiana through today as the remnants of a wet low pressure system continues to dawdle through Acadiana. The storm dumped as much as seve...
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St. Landry to conduct DWI checkpoint
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department will be conducting an Impaired Driver Checkpoint in St. Landry Parish on Saturday, July 10, 2010 between the hours of 9 PM and 3 AM. The Sheriff’s Departmen...
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JOSIE HENRY, center, will serve as Grand Parade Marshal during the 2010 Rayne Frog Festival, it was announced Tuesday morning. Offering their congratulations were Festival Coordinator Cheryl Richard, left, and Chamber Executive Director Miles Boudreaux, right. This year’s festival will be held Nov. 11-13.
Josie Henry named Grand Parade Marshal
for 2010 Rayne Frog Festival
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Flood watch posted as moisture streams over area
Rainfall of up to five inches is possible across Acadiana today and Wednesday as a low pressure system sucks moisture inland from the Gulf of Mexico. The National Weather Service has posted a flood...
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