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McNeese to Host Howdy Rowdy Week
McNeese State University welcomes thousands of students back to campus for the fall semester during Howdy Rowdy Week set for Aug. 14-17. Classes begin Aug. 15. Numerous activities are scheduled t...
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Rotary Club of Crowley Clay Lejeune, right, and this week’s program organizer Gerald Dill, left, welcomed Notre Dame football coach Louis Cook, center, to the meeting to discuss the team’s upcoming season.
Rotarians getting ready for football
CROWLEY – Coach Louis Cook’s visit with the Rotary Club of Crowley Tuesday means one thing–it’s almost that time. “When coaches start coming around, you know what time it is,” joked Cook. The Notre...
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Rickey Matte has been booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor, announced Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.
Duson Man Arrested for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
DUSON, LA—A Duson resident has been booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor, announced Louisiana Attorney General Buddy...
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Three Men Sentenced For Migratory Game Bird Violations
Three Men Sentenced For Migratory Game Bird Violations
Three Louisiana men were sentenced in federal court on July 24 for their roles in illegally dove hunting over a baited field during the 2011 hunting season in St. Charles Parish. Louisiana Departme...
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Consumer Alert: Legislation Affecting Louisiana Motorists Takes Effect Today
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is reminding motorists to be aware of two pieces of legislation that took effect today. Act 512, which states that if a driver cannot provide proof of insuranc...
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Campaign for Scholarships
UL Lafayette Scholarship Campaign Raises Goal
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Campaign for Scholarships has reached its goal of raising $4.5 million – more than two years ahead of schedule. But the university won’t close the campaig...
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Western District of Louisiana collects $249, 999.94 in restitution from member of Coushatta Indian Tribe
Lafayette - In December of 2011, Jordan Hawk John, a member of the Coushatta Indian Tribe, was charged federally with simple burglary after he set fire to the Coushatta Convenience Store in Elton, ...
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Timothy P. Archangel
Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office looking for Timothy P. Archangel of Cankton
The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public assistance in locating 22 year old Timothy P. Archangel of Main Street in Cankton. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon inve...
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September Rice Promotions Can Earn Scholarship Awards
ARLINGTON, VA -- High school seniors who include promotions for U.S.-grown rice in their back-to-school plans could earn up to $4,000 in the USA Rice Federation's National Rice Month Scholarship Co...
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The Rotary Club of Crowley welcomed members of Girls Scout Troop 2016 and a new member at Tuesday meeting. On hand were, first row from left, Troop 2016 members Anna-Kate Hebert, Samantha Wright, Sarah Wright, Caroline Wild and Madison Chiasson; second row, new member Charlie Crews, Rotary President Clay Lejeune, Troop 2016 leader Theresa Wright, program organizer Lee Wright and Troop 2016 co-leader Marjorie Wild.
Girls Scouts discuss trip to Washington, D.C.
CROWLEY – When the Girls Scouts set out to celebrate its 100th birthday, it decided to take over the nation’s capital, and the members of Girls Scout Troop 2016 knew they wanted to be a part of it....
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School is Starting Soon - Is Your Child Fully Vaccinated?
No Shots, No School. It's the Law! BATON ROUGE - The new school year is almost here, but will your child be ready? Besides shopping for supplies, the back-to-school checklist should include making ...
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Still time to apply for Fall semester at SLCC
LAFAYETTE ­­– Applications for admission to South Louisiana Community College are still being accepted. Classes for the Fall 2012 semester begin Aug. 20. Applications for academic degree programs a...
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