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During Tuesday’s committee meetings of the Acadia Parish School Board, South Rayne Elementary was honored with a special banner they earned in recognition of being named a Louisiana Comeback Campus of 2023. Here, Principal Claire Sinegal (front center) is joined by her staff and faculty and Acadia Parish School Board members for the presentation. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

Acadia Parish School Board honors South Rayne Elementary

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:01pm

CROWLEY - In addition to a special session called during the April 30 committee meeting of the Acadia Parish School Board, South Rayne Elementary was acknowledged with honors.

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The young ladies who will be vying for the title of 2024 Frog Derby Queen gathered at the Chamber of Commerce Office over the weekend for interviews. Participating in the 2024 Frog Derby this Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m. during the traditional Frog Festival event are, from left, 2023 Frog Derby Queen Ellah Barousse, contestants Ailah Stelly, Izabelle Deville, Anvie Toups and 2023 Frog Jockey Queen Ella Meche. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

52nd Annual Rayne Frog Festival begins today

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:58am

RAYNE - It’s here, the 52nd Anniversary Rayne Frog Festival. And what better way for the celebration to begin is with tonight’s Frog Festival Grand Parade.

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The 2024 Annual Mother-Daughter Tea hosted by the Ebonites of Rayne, was held on Saturday, April 27, at the Mural Room in honor of the 2024 Debs and their mothers, from left, Ryan Washington with mother Natasha Washington, Destinee Bellard with mother Antoinetta Cormier, Kailei Williams with mother Danielle Gregory, 2023 Queen Bremilin Minnix with mother Rockella Minix, Tronea Woods and mother Etrona Woods, and A’zailey Drake and mother Quintoyysha Drake. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Ebonite Mother-Daughter Tea honors Debs

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:55am

RAYNE - In preparation of this weekend’s 2024 Debutante Introductions and Ball, the Ebonite Civic and Social Club of Rayne, Inc., hosted its annual Debutante Mother-Daughter Tea on Saturday, April