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Flu still a concern for Acadia Parish
CROWLEY - Influenza is still reeking havoc across south Louisiana and Acadia Parish is no exception. In fact, according to Rebbeca Duplechain, infectious disease/employee health/education director...
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Flood scenes 1.12.2013
Flood scenes 1.12.2013 in Roberts Cove area, Bayou Wikoff on Hwy 13 north of Crowley and also on Highway 1111 north of I-10. Also scenes on Croughan Road located north of I-10 and flooded area of P...
Jan 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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A young man places sandbags in front of the businesses near the intersection of Parkerson Ave. and 7th St.
Water looking for place to go finding its way back onto roads in Acadia Parish
ACADIA PARISH - The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has already sent out a warning that as waters continue to rise, law enforcement in the parish have boats on standby to reach residents needing to ...
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Flooding scenes - Crowley area 2013
Flooding scenes - Crowley area 2013
Jan 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
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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...
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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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