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Coffee with the Sheriff Saturday in Mermentau


Candidates qualify for Nov. 6 vote

Sex Offender Unit makes arrest for failure to notify community

Arrest made in weekend shooting

Qualifying continues, field grows

Ride Acadiana pilot bus service from Acadia to Lafayette is coming soon

Crowley police investigating fatal overnight shooting

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The Crowley Police Department is investigating a fatal overnight shooting that occurred at a residence in the 1800 block of J.D. Miller Drive at approximately 2:15 a.m.

According to Chief Jimmy Broussard, officers arrived to find that the victim, a black male, had been shot in the head. He was transported to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries at 4:13 a.m.

The police are still trying to determine the circumstances of the shooting, with witnesses at the scene having provided conflicting accounts.

At this point, it is unclear whether the shooting was drug-related.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Crowley Police Department at 783-1234.

Katelyn LeBlanc crowned new Miss Crowley

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Katelyn LeBlanc, center, was selected during tonight's annual Miss Crowley pageant, to reign as the 82nd Miss Crowley. Crowned as 2018 Junior Miss Crowley was Kali Helton, left, and crowned as 2018 Teen Miss Crowley was Deagan Castille, right.

Katelyn LeBlanc was crowned as the 81st Miss Crowley during a well-attended pageant held this evening at the Grand Opera ...

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Shooting victim identified

Qualifying ends; races beginning

Stefanski talks ‘lesser-known’ laws with Crowley Lions Club

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Rep. John Stefanski, R-Crowley, explains LA Checkbook at a recent Crowley Lions Club Meeting.

For four consecutive legislative sessions — three special session and one regular — the “big story” was taxes. But other ...

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Creative Placemaking visioning sessions set

Rayne man killed in Duson crash

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THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
Donald Thibodeaux of Rayne was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Duson.

A fatal accident that occurred early Friday morning on Louisiana Highway 95 and Mire Highway in Duson has claimed ...

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Superintendent speaks to Rotary

Katelyn LeBlanc crowned Miss Crowley

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82nd Miss Crowley Katelyn Danae LeBlanc

2018 Teen Miss Crowley Daegan Alexis Castille

2018 Junior Miss Kali Ruth Helton

The Grand Opera House was filled with beauty and glamour Saturday night as it served as the venue for the ...

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Gibson hosts Coffee with the Sheriff in Mermentau

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Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson answers a question at the Coffee with the Sheriff session he hosted in Mermentau on Saturday.

Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson continued his community outreach efforts on Saturday, this time hosting Coffee with the Sheriff at ...

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Crime Stoppers seeks info on Iota residential burglary

Mire named Lion of the Year

Two armed thefts in five days

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The stolen vehicle - a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer

Four men take car at gunpoint A vehicle was stolen Monday night by four armed men who confronted a lone victim ...

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Miss Rayne orientation held, pageant Aug. 11

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MISS RAYNE ORIENTATION - Corinne Doucet, seated, the reigning 2017-18 Miss Rayne, welcomed three contestants to the 2018 Miss Rayne Orientation held Monday, July 17, at City Hall. The first three contestants include, standing from left, Breanna Rice, Asialyn Jolivette and Mary Simon. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

RAYNE - Orientation for the upcoming Miss Rayne Pageant was held Monday, July 16, at City Hall for young ladies interested in competing for the 2018 Miss Rayne Pageant.
Miss Rayne Director Suzette Leonards welcomed the first three contestants, Breanna Rice, Asialyn Jolivette and Mary Simon.
The Miss Rayne orientation was an informal opportunity to get information about the Miss Rayne Pageant and ask questions with the reigning Miss Rayne Corinne Doucet.
Attendance was not mandatory to compete in pageant, with any interested young lady between 16 and 22 years of age invited to participate.
The 2018 Miss Rayne Pageant is slated for Saturday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. the Rayne Civic Center.
To be eligible to compete for the title of Miss Rayne, contests must (1) be 16 years of age and not older than 22 years of age the date of the pageant; (2) be single and have never been married or had a marriage annulled; (3) not be pregnant or have never borne a child; (4) be of good moral character and never been convicted of any felony; (5) have a Rayne address or telephone number or attend a school servicing the Rayne community.
The competition will consist of the following segments; interview – (held the afternoon of the competition); typically there will be a panel of three judges that will visit with each contestant for a period of approximately five minutes; questions may be asked concerning information covered on the entry form and general items of interest about the City of Rayne; sportswear and introductions; Choreographed dance number and a maximum 30 second introduction; evening gown – on stage competition in an evening gown of choice; on-stage interview including two lighthearted questions.
For more information or to acquire the official application, contact Suzette Leonards at Suzette.leonards@rayne.org, by phone at 337-334-6682 or stop by City Hall (801 The Boulevard).

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