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IRS opens dedicated phone line for Gulf Oil Spill victims
WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service today announced the opening of a special telephone line for taxpayers affected by the Gulf oil spill. Individuals who have questions about the BP payment...
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Video image of bandit sought in three bank robbery has been released by police.
Robber's picture released
The man who approached a Rayne State Bank teller demanding money Thursday morning at 10:05 a.m. has been confirmed to have been involved in two additional robberies. Before entering the Rayne bank ...
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Magician to entertain young readers
The Acadia Parish Library is proud to announce the return of Magic to this years Summer Reading Program. “The Magic of Rob Rue & Bobbi” will again be featured throughout Acadia Parish at various...
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Fourth Street Elevated water tank
Repainting elevated water tank to begin on Monday
Crews from Professional Application Services, Inc. of Baton Rouge will begin the task of repainting the interior and exterior of the city’s elevated water tank on Fourth Street. The $124,085 contra...
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City officials to attend LMA district meeting on Tuesday
DeQUINCY – Rayne’s mayor and City Council members will gather with other area municipal officials Tuesday, July 13, to learn how this year’s regular legislative session has impacted the state’s tow...
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INSURANCE AGENCIES MERGE: The merger of Andrus, Rayon, Smith, Billet & Billon Insurance Agency with Fontenot Insurance Agency occurred on July 1, it was announced Friday. The Andrus-Rayon Agency, located at 106 N. Parkerson St., is now operating at 108 E. Texas Ave., the current office of Fontenot Insurance. Fontenot Insurance welcomed its newest employee, Venable Hanks, along with Stephanie Vice and Beverly Rayon from the Andrus, Rayon Smith, Billet & Billon. Jimmy Fontenot stated, “It might be a different location but it will be the same friendly employees to handle your insurance needs.  If you are a new or old client of Fontenot Insurance please come by the office to meet with us.” Pictured, from left, are Jimmy Fontenot, Ashley Broussard, Stephanie Vice, Beverly Rayon, Bridget Hanks,Pat Fontenot, and Andrus Fontenot.
Insurance agencies merge
The merger of two Rayne insurance agencies was announced on Friday. The merger was effective on July 1.
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MILITARY RETIREMENT: Lt. Col. Kalen J. Jeffers, a Rayne native, closed out an illustrious career with the Air Force during retirement ceremonies May 8. Jeffers, left, is pictured with his wife, Barbara, and close friend, Col. Miniham, right, who oversaw the retirement ceremony.
Lt. Col. Jeffers retires from U.S. Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Kalen J. Jeffers retired from the U.S. Air Force in ceremonies held May 7 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. The son of Lloyd and Faye Jeffers was born 25 Jan. 25 1963. H...
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AMS sets ID photo schedules
Armstrong Middle School will hold its orientation and take ID pictures in early August, according to Principal Marshall Thibodeaux. Orientation for incoming sixth graders and parents will be held M...
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Rayne State Bank robbed
Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly confirmed that a single white male robbed the Rayne State Bank at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7. The robber is believed to be the same man who earlier ro...
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Site for new health unit decided
Members of the Acadia Police Jury’s Building and Grounds Committee Wednesday night voted to recommend a new parish health unit be constructed on Jury owned land on Capitol Avenue, discarding propos...
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Nickel elected 2010 Girls State governor
CROWLEY - While most of Acadia Parish was qualifying for the fall 2010 elections, Caroline Nickel’s candidacy was already over. Nickel, an upcoming senior at Notre Dame and daughter of Jeanne and R...
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APSO seeks copper thieves
Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs your help to solve a burglary. The Acada Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a burglary, which occurred at Riviana Foods Inc., located at 2034 W...
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