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Early voting begins Saturday
CROWLEY – It may not have been part of “Super Tuesday,” but Louisiana’s voice in the Presidential Primary season is still to be heard. And, the first chance to cast a vote will begin Saturday. Ear...
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100 years of Girl Scouts of America
LAFAYETTE – Monday will be a very special day for many girls and women across the United States because a group that they were or currently are a part of will be celebrating its 100th birthday. The...
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Eunice PD investigating alleged fight involving LSUE professor
EUNICE – According to Eunice Police Chief Deputy Varden Guillory, his office is investigating a complaint against a professor at LSU-Eunice. Dispatch records show that police were called to LSUE ar...
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Rayne man sentenced in federal court for attempting to entice a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity
LAFAYETTE - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that Allen Joseph Desormeaux, 31, of Rayne, was sentenced on Friday, March 2, to 10 years in federal prison and five years supervise...
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Tara Dudley
Locals get recommendations of guidelines for city’s image
CROWLEY - Approximately 35 people were in attendance, for a preliminary discussion on a suggested proposal on a professional recommendation of guidelines to protect Crowley’s commercial and residen...
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LIVE OAK TREE MEASURED - Members of the Rayne Garden Club join home owner Robert Credeur to measure one of eight live oak trees at his home to be registered with the Live Oak Society, a project presently being sponsored by the club. In attendance were, from left, Martha PIerret, Judy Guidry, Helen Garrett, Hazel Prevost, Lisa Soileaux, Sepha Guidry, home owner Robert Credeur, Julia Breaux and Caliste Breaux, contact person.
Garden Club, Live Oak Society to register trees
Tree-lined driveways, country lanes and lawns throughout Acadiana are filled with beautiful live oak trees. The Rayne Garden Club is presently making an attempt to register those stately live oak...
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CORNERSTONE AWARD WINNERS: Members of the Rayne Long-Term Recovery Coalition were honored with the 2011 Cornerstone Award during the United Way of Acadiana’s 2012 annual awards banquet Tuesday morning in the Cajundome Convention Center. Accepting their awards, from left, were Erin Winder, Paul Kedinger, Cheryl Richard, Albert Johnson, Ronda Trahan, Tommy Bergeron, Byron Mouton, Chief Carroll Stelly, Rev. Gene Lee, Kerry Stutes, Angela Morrison and Polly Koury.
United Way honors Recovery Coalition
The Rayne Long-Term Recovery Coalition was named the recipient of the 2011 Cornerstone Award by United Way of Acadiana for the community-based efforts to help 48 families affected by the March 5 t...
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Stacey Miller
Gov.’s gala aids The Welcome House
MAXIE – Stacey Miller, the new director and associate pastor of The Welcome House, has been working for the past six months to improve the quality of life for all residents of the shelter. Miller, ...
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African-Americans added to Crowley’s rich culture
CROWLEY - Crowley’s ethnic diversity, from its very early days, made it one of the most cosmopolitan and urban communities in the region and possibly the state. Initial settlers in Acadia parish ...
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Representatives from 11 southwest Louisiana parishes as well as state and U.S. representatives were on hand Friday for the official signing of the Acadiana-Southwest Louisiana Compact creating the Greater Southwest Louisiana Super Region.
Super region compact signed
CROWLEY – Businesses within the Southwest Louisiana and Acadiana regions official came together in a mutually beneficial partnership Friday morning. “We want to welcome you to a very significant da...
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Mermentau selects interim police chief
MERMENTAU – In November, the village of Mermentau will be able to elect a new police chief, until then, the Mermentau Village Council has selected an interim chief. Two of the three council members...
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“Rosie,” the latest technology in surgical robots, was introduced to American Legion Hospital Thursday afternoon. With ‘Rosie’ are her co-workers, from left, Denise Trahan (LPN), Andre Baudoin (surgical technician) and Rachel Crochet (RN).
‘Rosie’ introduced to American Legion Hospital
CROWLEY - Thursday afternoon American Legion Hospital was introduced to it’s latest surgeon. “Rosie,” as she has been named by the hospital staff, is a robotic surgeon designed by NASA, the Massac...
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