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I-10 lane closure
I-10 will be reduced to one lane in the westbound direction on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the LA 95 Interchange, mile marker 92, to install foundations for light poles in the median for the LA 95 ...
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Library adds magic shows to Summer Reading Program, ‘The Magic of Rob Rue and Bobbi’ to be performed at five locations
CROWLEY - The Acadia Parish Library announces the return of magic to this year’s Summer Reading Program. “The Magic of Rob Rue and Bobbi” will again be featured throughout Acadia Parish at various ...
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St Leo IV Parish plans celebration for July 18th
ROBERTS COVE - On Sunday, July 18, 2010, parishioners of St. Leo IV Parish in Roberts Cove will celebrate the feast of their patron saint, St. Leo IV, Pope and Confessor. To give thanks to God for ...
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Members of the ‘4-H Family’ have been in Crowley since last Sunday for a reunion. This year’s reunion host is Crowley’s Laurie Suire who took Crowley’s visitors on a tour of the Opera House and City Hall Friday. Among the visitors was Dan Holridge, a 9/11 survivor who has just recently written a book about his ordeal and the aftermath called “Pentagon Prayer’. Among the other ‘family’ members are, from left, Holridge, Mia Reynolds, Shelly Smith, Shannon Anderson, and Lisa Anderson. Also present was Mayor Greg Jones (far right).
Ninety minutes to shape a life, 9/11 survivor among ‘4-H family’ reunion
CROWLEY - In 1994, a young Laurie Myers, now Laurie Suire, was a member of the National 4-H Congress where she did some traveling and made several lifelong friends. “We’re not just friends,” said ...
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Raven Woods, center, leads some of the campers in a step routine. It was one of four international dance routines performed at the 12th annual summer camp’s closing program Thursday morning.
Summer Camp ends with a grand finale
CROWLEY - The City of Crowley’s 12th annual summer camp had a different flair to it this year. Summer camp went international and their closing program was filled with international decorations and...
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Sammy Kershaw and Friends Benefit Concert for Lafayette’s Murphy Family
LAFAYETTE – A Sammy Kershaw and Friends benefit concert has been announced to help raise money for Lafayette’s Murphy Family. The rain or shine concert will take place on Tuesday July 20th at Parc ...
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Candidates for Local Office Final List
CROWLEY - The following candidates have filed at the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court’s office to officially place their name on the ballot. As of press time Friday, these candidates have qualified to ...
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Sammy Kershaw and Friends Benefit Concert for Lafayette’s Murphy Family
LAFAYETTE – A Sammy Kershaw and Friends benefit concert has been announced to help raise money for Lafayette’s Murphy Family. The rain or shine concert will take place on Tuesday July 20th at Parc ...
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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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