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Rayne inmate captured
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Rayne Chief of Police Carroll Stelly announces John J. Smith, an escaped prisoner, has been captured in Baton Rouge by the Baton Rouge Police Department. The arrest occurred on Wednesday February 15, after he led officers in a vehicle pursuit in the city-owned 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck that he stole when he escaped on Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. Smith ...
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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 Informat...
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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 ca...
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It’s fundraising season for Relay for Life and thanks to Kelle Doucet (left) and her team Relay team All Nighters For The Fighters, Mayor Greg Jones (right), became the first person of the season to help “flush away cancer.”
Relay for Life raising funds with flamingos, toilets
CROWLEY – Flamingos and toilets may not be your first choice for lawn ornaments, but now, thanks to Relay for Life, they are a decorative help to a great cause. As the Relay for Life of Acadia Par...
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First responders from the Acadia Parish Sheriff s Office aided in the investigation of a bomb threat to Church Point High School. No explosive devices were found, but the investigation continues.
Church Point High School receives bomb threat
CHURCH POINT – Both Church Point High School and Church Point Elementary School were evacuated after CPHS received a bomb threat Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m., just prior to both s...
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Taylor Longon, president of the Ross Elementary Early Act Club presented a donation to the Rotary Club of Crowley on behalf of her club to be donated to PolioPlus.
Arc of Acadiana discusses Iota location with Rotarians
CROWLEY – Iota is known for its Mardi Gras and its historical buildings, but now its known nationally for something bigger. When The Arc of Acadiana, formerly known as The Arc of Iberia, took over...
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Her disguise, and her gun, got bank employees' attention
KINDER – Authorities continue their search for a woman who robbed a bank here Monday, though she won't look like she did in the bank lobby. On Monday, at approximately 12:20 p.m., the Iberia Bank ...
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Woman sitting in road after being in accident struck, killed vehicle
IBERIA PARISH - A woman sitting in the highway after an earlier accident was struck and killed early Wednesday on U.S. 90. State Police said Moneshia Eligwe, 24, of Jeanerette died in the accident...
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Jindal cuts ribbon on new state Veterans Cemetery, announces two legislative initiatives
LEESVILLE – Governor Bobby Jindal spoke at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for the new Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville where he announced two proposals he will pursue in the up...
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SPORTS
Wolves, Ladies waiting for State
With a 49-42 win Friday night over Northwest, the Rayne High Wolves claimed a share of the 5-3A district title, finishing the regular season as district co-champs with the Raiders at 8-2. “We actu...
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ATTEND STATE TOURNAMENT - Members of the Rayne High Wrestling Team who took time out for a team picture prior to their departure for the state tournament were, first row, from left, managers Tori Carriere, Brooke Mire and Claire Menard; second row, Anthony Seaux, Landyn Thibodeaux, Hunter Hanks, Andre Falcon, Brennan Fontenot and Brennan McKnight; back row, Austin Bohne, Trent Duhon, Coach John Chevalier, Cody Manuel, Billy Thibodeaux, Dayton Constantin, Coach Patrick Manuel and Coach Trevor Carriere. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)
Marcental, McKnight claim 3-A state titles
Not one, but two Rayne High wrestlers brought home division III state championships from this weekend’s State Wrestling Tournament held at the Century Tel Center in Bossier City. Billy Marcantel a...
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Crowley upends Westlake in regular season finale
CROWLEY – The District 4-3A championship was already in the bag. The championship t-shirts were already made and on display. The only thing left for the Crowley Gents to do was to avenge their lo...
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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 ...
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CPD creating alert system
CROWLEY - The Crowley Police Department is looking to keep the public informed and they plan on using technology to help. After setting up a website with many informative features earlier this yea...
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City Bar burglaries information sought
Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs your help to solve two burglaries at City Bar at 123 East 1st Street. Liquor and money was stolen during the burglaries which happened Nov. 21 and Nov. 24. "Th...
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Wedding Ceremony Unites Couple
A seven-thirty evening nuptial Mass on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Rayne united Kristina Marie Stelly and Lance Bartholomew Bearb in marriage. The bride is t...
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1st Annual Grand Court Mardi Gras Ball
The First Annual Rayne Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras Ball was held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Rayne Civic Center with the theme, “Justice, Faith and Power.” As announced by the evening’s em...
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Ballet Memphis to perform at GOHS
CROWLEY – The talented group from Ballet Memphis will grace the stage of the Grand Opera House of the South this week. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. Ballet Memphis will take the stage. Tickets ran...
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Deaths Elsewhere
Business founder BATON ROUGE – Services were Wednesday for founding member of Process Services Inc. (PSI) Douglas Barlow. He died Feb. 13 at age 73. Survivors include his wife Pam and a daughte...
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Arnold Lee Dugat
Arnold Lee Dugat
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Arnold Lee Dugat, 76, born September 13, 1935, who passed away on Feb...
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Eula Mae Doucet Leger
Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. for Eula Mae Doucet Leger, 86, who died Monday, February 13, 2012, in Rayne Guest Home, Rayn...
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