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RCE Live/Silent Auction slated at Mervine Kahn
The 2011/2012 Rayne Catholic Live/Silent auction will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Crossing at Mervine Kahn. Tickets are $20 a couple and include a sit down meal with drinks and ar...
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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City remap to be minor
Demograher Mike Hefner told members of the Rayne City Council, relatively minor changes in the city’s aldermanic election districts would be required to comply with the 2000 U.S. Census figures. D...
Nov 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Election of new mayor anticipated Nov. 6, 2012
Mayor Jim Petitjean answered a question that has been on the minds of many regarding plans to hold an election to replace him when he takes the oath as Acadia Parish’s new assessor on Jan. 1, 201...
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At its Tuesday meeting, the Crowley Rotary Club learned more about the Louisiana trucking industry from Cathy Gautreaux, executive director of Louisiana Motor Transport Association, Inc., (third from left). Also on hand was Johnny John, program organizer, (far left) and his special guests from John N. John Trucking Director of Safety Will Prather (second from left) and Director of Operations Tran Daigle (far right).
Rotarians learn more about the trucking industry
CROWLEY – In 1939, the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, Inc. (LMTA), was founded. It now represents 400 truck, bus and related industry companies throughout Louisiana and the nation. Over the...
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UPDATE - Jackson to be charged with DWI, fifth offense, in connection to Hamilton crash Friday morning
CROWLEY - Retired Navy Airman Aaron Hamilton was the victim of a drunk driver early Friday morning. Investigators said Joshua Jackson was the driver, who is now charged with his fifth DWI. Jackson ...
Nov 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Area veterans were honored by those young and old Friday across the parish.
Veterans honored
CROWLEY - The support and gratitude to area veterans, as well as all veterans, was evident Friday. At local schools, programs were held. North Crowley Elementary began their day honoring Veterans D...
Nov 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Garden Club holding poinsettia, wreath sale
CROWLEY - If you think the Crowley Garden Club takes a break in the winter, think again.  As the holidays approach, members of the Crowley Garden Club are busy taking pre-orders for fresh balsam wr...
Nov 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Joshua Marshall
Carencro man charged with attempted first degree murder; tried to run over officer
RAYNE - On Sunday morning, October 30, the Rayne Police Department was involved in a pursuit that resulted in the arrest of Joshua Marshall , 32, 200 block of Vatican Road, Carencro for attempted f...
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Early voting begins Saturday for Nov. 19 election
CROWLEY - Early voting for the November 19 election runoff elections starts Saturday, November 5 and will resume on Monday, November 7 through Saturday, November 12. The voting will take place at ...
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Police charge Ali Bonin, 28, with Oct. 23 home burglary
Two weeks ago, the Rayne Police Department informed the public that they were seeking a Caucasian female who was going door to door claiming to need assistance and stealing prescriptions medicatio...
Nov 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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REBUILDING TOGETHER ACADIANA volunteers completed major repairs to the home of Henry Harmon, a Vietnam veteran, last week. Teaming up with Sears Holdings, the Heroes at Home project undertook major repairs to the home at 411 Bella. Harmon, center, is pictured surrounded by volunteers from the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC).
Heroes at Home restores home of Vietnam veteran
“I’m amazed,” remarks Henry Harmon, as he tries to put into words his emotions as young volunteers from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) spent days completing major repairs...
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Mardi Gras royal court nominations sought for king, queen, youth court
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...
Nov 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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