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RFL planning continues
CROWLEY – The Relay for Life of Acadia committee braved stormy weather Monday night to continue preparations for the 2012 Relay for Life of Acadia Parish. Interest and involvement appear to be at a...
Jan 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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SEC big winners with bowl games
NEW ORLEANS – Last year the Southeastern Conference (SEC) earned about $31.3 million in revenue in bowl game appearances, thanks to not one but two teams in the national championship, that number i...
Jan 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Redlich pleads in roadhouse slashing case, awaiting sentence
CROWLEY – Devin Redlich, who a year ago faced the possibility of up to 25 years in prison for cutting two men in a bar room scuffle, took a deal in December and now faces a maximum of five years. R...
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CRADLED IN HER PARENTS’ ARMS, Rayne’s first born child of 2012 is Olivia Lynn Broussard. She was born at 11:49 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, at Lafayette General Medical Center to Jonathan and Rachel Broussard of Rayne. She weighed in at seven pounds, and nine ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Pam Boussard of Rayne. Maternal grandparents are Charles Labbe and the late Diana Labbe of Church Point. Named as godparents are Katie Thibodeaux and Philip Broussard. Olivia is being welcomed with many gifts by local sponsors.
Rayne's first baby of 2012

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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW - Greg Dore, left, and Blake Alleman, right, display the grand prize of the ongoing Rayne Booster Club Raffle now being held by Rayne High athletes. The prize, including your pick of three vacation destinations, was donated by Sterling Automotive Group as announced by general manager Robert Cook, center.
RHS Boosters Club sponsors unique sports raffle
Make a raffle purchase now and show your support for Rayne High School sports; in addition, have a good chance of winning one of five great prizes being offered by the Rayne Booster Club. “We are p...
Jan 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Crowley Post-Signal looks back at 2011
The past year was a year of big changes and big events for the city of Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, the United States and the world. It was full of highs–Edwin Edwards being released from pri...
Jan 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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LOUISIANA STATE WINNER: Doriane Witherwax is pictured with the giant cabbage and won her a $1,000 savings bond. The cabbage tipped the scales at 18.5 pounds and was grown in Doriane’s backyard.
Humongous cabbage wins Mire student $1,000
Doriane Witherwax, a student at Mire Elementary School, was randomly chosen by the Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner at the state winner of a $1,000 savings bond toward her education from the spo...
Dec 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Congratulations are extended to Martin Petitjean Elementary as they were awarded one of 3,400 grants in the amount of $500 each presented by Exxon Mobil. The school was nominated by Frog City Travel Plaza owner Greg Barro, General Manager Ron Hicks and C-store manager Charlene Gary. On hand for the presentation this week were, from left, MPE principal Kim Cummins, third grade student George Leger, and Charlene Gary.
Martin Petitjean Awarded Grant

Dec 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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MARDI GRAS COMMITTEE members met recently to plan for a ball to be held Jan. 14, 2012, in the Rayne Civic Center complete with a Grand Court and King and Queen. Tickets are $30 each and can be obtained by mailing a check payable to the Rayne Chamber of Commerce, to 107 Oak Street, Rayne, La. 70578. Payments can also be made using credit cards. Formal attire (tuxedo and floor length ball gown) is required for this event.  Committee members include, front from left, Mica Smith, Desiree Doucet, Amber Franks, and Karen Thibodeaux; in the middle, Miles Boudreaux, Monica Foote, and Jeff Thibodeaux; in back, Brandy Letchworth, Jennifer Meche, Lyle Prejean , and Nikki Link.
Chamber Mardi Gras Ball to be held Jan. 14, 2011
The first annual Grand Mardi Gras Ball will recognize a court of royals nominated by area citizens, announces organizers of the event to benefit the Rayne Chamber of Commerce.   An evening of cele...
Dec 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Disaster relief case review underway
By PAUL KEDINGER Managing Editor Following a review of the remaining active tornado disaster cases, members of the Rayne Long-Term Disaster Relief Coalition last week asked for assessments of five...
Dec 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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WELCOMING MONSIEUR JACQUES: The staff of the Rayne Acadian-Tribune welcomed the newspaper’s newest addition after it was delivered by city electric department workers on Friday morning. Pictured in front, from left, are Josie Henry and Chad Hebert, while in back, from left are Brenda Delhomme, Paul Kedinger, Norma Duhon, who painted the concrete frog, and Lisa Soileaux. Christened “Monsieur Jacques,” the statue is one of 10 located throughout the city by the Rayne Beautification Board to promote the city’s reputation as “The Frog Capital of the World.”
Newest frog attractions appearing for tourists
Colorful concrete flog statues are joining Rayne’s many frog murals as another attraction for visitors touring the Frog Capital of the World, thanks to the efforts of the Rayne Beautification Com...
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Rayne church to host free meal on Dec. 14
Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Rayne will hosts its fifth annual “Thanks for Christmas” free sit-down meal for area residents on Wednesday, Dec. 14, between 5 and 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Ce...
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