LOCAL NEWS
Trahan earns prestigious award
For 13 years of diversionary work
By Katherine Miller
STAFF WRITER
Crowley City Judge M’elise Trahan recently received what she refers to as a “great honor.”
To her surprise, Judge Trahan was awarded the Don E. Wydra Memorial Award during the 30th annual Louisiana Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice, which was held Wednesday, March 3 through Friday, March 5 in New Orleans.
SPORTS
Rebels' title run conjuring up old memories
CROWLEY – Midland’s run to the Class B state title game is rekindling some old memories for Rebels fans, one in particular.
Clyde Briley, father of present Midland coach Todd Briley, was head coach of the Rebels from 1967 to 1980, during which time, the school became a virtual powerhouse in boy’s Class B basketball.
OPINION
Columnist - Robert Walters
The dawn of spring; a sense of renewal
The eternal promise of spring, the first daffodil, the tiny buds forming on the elm tree; a faint but distinct musical note from the mockingbird, serves to remind us of the cycle of life. The passing of one season into the next reminds one of the continuity and the never changing change in God’s plan.
STATE NEWS
Update - Stepmom arrested when 9-year-old is found abused
Biological father behind bars
Murry Dalton Day, 30, of Lake Charles is behind bars at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional facility.
LIFESTYLE
Guidry, Benoit united in matrimony
Constance Erin Guidry of Lafayette and Eric Joseph Benoit of Egan, were united in marriage on Saturday, March 6 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan. The Reverend David Broussard, cousin of the groom, officiated the 6:30 p.m. candlelight ceremony.









