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APSO to begin high school driving safety program
CROWLEY - “If we can save the lives of one or two young adults then this program will be worth it,” said Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon. Melancon and Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Public Informati...
Feb 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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JOSIE HENRY accepted her “Employee of the Year” award plaque from Miles Boudreaux during the Chamber of Commerce’s installation banquet Thursday, Feb. 9. at Chef Roy’s Frog City Café
Outstanding business person, employee named during Chamber’s installation
New and returning directors were installed by Judge Jim Cunningham and awards were presented during the 2012 annual membership banquet of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Thursday, ...
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RFL captains, committee continue work
CROWLEY – As the calendar inches closer to May 5, Relay for Life of Acadia continues to work toward finalizing preparations and spreading the word about the event. The committee as well as team cap...
Feb 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Crowley man charged with Eunice bank robbery
Eunice police arrested a Crowley man Monday morning after he allegedly held up Guaranty Bank at the corner of 3rd & Park. Walter Freeman was apprehended in a building across the street from the ban...
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Montoucet, Chamber to host trade briefing
CROWLEY - On Thursday, February 16 at the LSU AgCenter in Crowley, an international trade briefing will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Le Centre International, the international division of t...
Feb 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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St. Michael School’s annual cake auction has been a very successful fundraiser for the athletic department over the years, helping buy new uniforms and equipments in all its sports. This year’s auction will occur tonight from 6-9 p.m. on KSIG. Showing off the school’s newer uniforms and equipment are, from left, acob Vicknair, Hunter LeBlanc, Jake Reiners and Julia Schmid.
Annual cake auction set
CROWLEY – The St. Michael Elementary School athletic department will hold its annual cake auction tonight starting at 6 p.m. on KSIG radio. There are over 50 items to bid on including cakes baked b...
Feb 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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J.C. Webb and his 1939 Evinrude outboard motor will be headed to Vegas.
1939 outboard engine earns Webbs a Vegas trip
CROWLEY - ‘American Restoration’ a show on The History Channel which is devoted to the restoration of old objects such as vending and pinball machines, will be showcasing a 1939 Evinrude eight lb. ...
Feb 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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State’s presidential primary explained
CROWLEY – With the Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Primary fast approaching, the deadline to register to vote as well as early voting is also coming up fast. Louisiana’s presidential ...
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Mardi Gras Queen Shannan Renee’ Touchet
Duson Mardi Gras royalty announced
The organizers of the third annual Duson Mardi Gras festivities announce that Shannan Renee’ Touchet will serve as Mardi Gras Parade queen and Jason Richard will serve as king of the parade. Touche...
Feb 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Groups in Acadia among those awarded almost $3 million from new fund established to help communities affected by BP oil spill
LAFAYETTE – Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) granted almost $3 million to 18 non profits throughout Acadiana to benefit communities...
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Dennis Kurt Hanks
APSO makes arrest in burglary
Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon stated that the suspect in the surveillance video is being identied as 57 year old Dennis Kurt Hanks of Rue Villian Tray, Baton Rouge. Hanks was arrested this e...
Jan 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Do you know this man?
Suspect’s identity sought
Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon is asking for the public’s assistance in locating this individual, pictured here, who is wanted for questioning in connection with burglaries in Acadia Parish, ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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