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Iota High School, calendar of events for August
August 4 to August 6 Dates of times of registration, picking up class schedules and textbooks, and paying fees are as follows: 9th grade: August 4th 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 10th grade: August 5th 8 ...
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Gunner recalls B-29
EUNICE - World War II veteran Burke Sylvester once sat inside one of the most advanced long-range bomber of its time, and shared some of his experiences to Eunice Rotarians Wednesday. Sylvester, a ...
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Exhibit in Breaux Bridge
BREAUX BRIDGE, Louisiana - While the world finds ways to celebrate Mother Teresa’s birthday this August 26th, a little coffee house in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana would seem like an unlikely place to ...
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Rail bridge repaired
ABBEVILLE - The rail cars filled with rice are expected to continue rolling on the tracks in the parish despite a drainage problem with a recently repaired rail bridge near Erath. According to Eddi...
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Budmaster on the Mississippi
Breaux Bridge – Some of the best ideas come from just sitting around the camp with friends, talking and dreaming of what you might do one day. That is exactly what happened with a group of hunting ...
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LPSC to save money for ratepayers
At the Public Service Commission meeting Wednesday at Crowley’s Rice theatre, the commission voted on 16 items as well as held discussions regarding bond savings of reducing rates by $275 million t...
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John Gott, left, and Tiger Istre go over details on replacing the Edwin Edwards bust on a monument at the Acadia Parish Courthouse. Istre is representing Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home who will be ordering and installing the new bust.
Gov. Edwards Restoration Project
A fundraising campaign has been launched to replace the stolen, bronze bust of former Governor Edwin Edwards that was on a monument located on the Acadia Parish Courthouse grounds. “Regardless of h...
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Deadline for Cajun Prairie Christmas Trail brochure set
Acadia Parish Tourist Commission gears up for fifth annual event
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CPPD seeking burglars, Several items taken from Church Point residence
The Church Point Police Department is investigating a burglary which occurred on or around the date of May 18th on Melissa Street in Murrell Subdivision. The victim of this crime was out of town at...
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Tuesday’s Crowley Rotary Club meeting featured many guests and a sports theme. Among those present were, from left, Pios baseball coach and city recreation department manager Tim Robichaux, Alderman Steven Primeaux, Club President Isabella delaHoussaye, speaker and USTA Service Rep. Bill Phillips and program organizer Brent Benson.
USTA Service Rep. speaks to Crowley Rotary
CROWLEY - Bill Phillips, U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Service Representative, spoke at the Crowley Rotary Club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday. During his presentation, Phillips talked about what got...
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The Acadia Parish Library concluded its Summer Reading Program with a set of magic shows in various cities across the parish. Wednesday morning’s show in Crowley saw magician Rob Rue, right, performed an hour-long magic show with his assistant Bobbi and audience members, including Dontrell, left.
Library’s summer reading program concludes
CROWLEY - The Acadia Parish Library wanted to close out their summer reading program with a new twist. “We were looking for the finale to be something different other than the parties we normally d...
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Rayne native joins Teach for America
Local is among 4,500 New Teachers Selected from a Record 46,000 Applicants NEW YORK CITY, July 27, 2010— Rayne native Laurie Estilette has joined Teach For America, the national corps of top colle...
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