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Participating in Thursday's Mayoral Forum held at the Rayne Civic Center Ballroom by the two local newspapers were, seated from left, candidates Chuck Robichaux, Cheryl Richard and Roland Boudreaux; standing, Lisa Soileaux of the Rayne Acadian-Tribune, Jay Suire, moderator, and Steve Bandy of the Rayne Independent
Mayoral candidates square off during Rayne forum
The three candidates vying for the office of Rayne mayor in the upcoming Nov. 6th election squared off Thursday night at the Rayne Civic Center Ballroom for a Candidates’ Forum. The three mayoral c...
Oct 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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LSMSA’s “Exploration Day” event for prospective students announced
Natchitoches, LA - The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts will host its annual November “Exploration Day” program aimed at prospective students in 6th-12th grade and their parents. Th...
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Ernest J. Gaines Center to Nurture Young Writers
High school students in Lafayette Parish have an opportunity to become better writers, thanks to an initiative by UL Lafayette's Ernest J. Gaines Center. All students in grades 9 through 12, inclu...
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Joe Wiegand (as Teddy Roosevelt) spoke to the Rotary Club of Crowley Tuesday offering historical insight and humor into Roosevelt’s life.
History, humor for Rotary from ‘Teddy Roosevelt’
CROWLEY – The day after the third and final 2012 Presidential Debate, the Rotary Club of Crowley was fortunate to welcome the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, sort of. The d...
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Brodi Luke Dupuis
Brodi Luke Dupuis wanted fugitive
Crimestoppers of Acadia Parish and the Rayne Police Department need your help to capture a wanted fugitive who is reportedly in the Rayne Area. Brodi Luke Dupuis, W/M, Dob 11/5/1989, last known ad...
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International Rice Festival President Brady Williams, from left, recently received a check from State Representative of District 42, Jack Montoucet. Rep. Montoucet presented the check on behalf of the Union Pacific Foundation in the amount of $10,000. Also taking part in the presentation were Gene Williams and Jay Suire, IRF General Chairmen and IRF Coordinator Roxie Viator. The 2012 International Rice Festival kicks off this weekend (Oct. 18-21) in downtown Crowley.
Rep. Montoucet presented check to Rice Festival officials
International Rice Festival President Brady Williams, from left, recently received a check from State Representative of District 42, Jack Montoucet. Rep. Montoucet presented the check on behalf of ...
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Police charged a Lafayette driver after his truck crashed into two buildings on the Boulevard S-curve late Thursday night.
Salon crash
Truck slams into 2 buildings Rayne Chief of Police Carroll Stelly announced that his department investigated a single car crash that damaged two buildings along the “S” curve in Rayne. On ...
Oct 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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State Police investigate officer involved shooting in St. Martinville
SAINT MARTINVILLE- On Saturday morning, the St. Martinville Police Chief contacted Louisiana State Police Detectives and requested that they investigate a shooting which involved an Officer with he...
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Brian Toriano Crimiel pleads guilty on charges of defacing places of worship
LAFAYETTE - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Brian Toriano Crimiel, 34, of Lafayette, pleaded guilty on Monday before U.S. District Judge Richard T. Haik for defacing a chur...
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Director of La. State Collaboration Office-Department of Children/Family Services Kahree Wahid was the guest speaker at the Community Partnership Luncheon, talking about the importance of head start.
Partnerships highlighted at luncheon
CROWLEY – As Acadia Parish celebrates National Head Start Awareness Month, it highlighted its community partners with a luncheon this week. Community partners from throughout the parish met at the ...
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Credeur named parade marshal
In a surprise announcement during Thursday night's Rayne Lions Club meeting, Daniel Simoneaux, a member of the Frog Festival Association, revealed to a stunned Roy Credeur that he has been selected...
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RV frog jumping
SPECIAL FROG JUMP: Members of the Rayne Lions Club held a frog jump contest for members of the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers who held their RV rally here last week. Pictured, kneeling from left, are L...
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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