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Prison costs on the rise; Police Jury seeks options
Criminal activity across the parish is taking its toll on the Acadia Parish Police Jury’s bottom line. Sheriff K.P. Gibson ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
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Stabbing suspect sought
Alfred RigmaidenDetectives with the Crowley Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Alfred M. Rigmaiden. Rigmaiden is accused of ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website...
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Friends gather for Leo Spaetgens’ 97th birthday
THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy Jimmy Meche, right, wishes W. Leo Spaetgens a happy birthday during a gathering Thursday morning at the Spaetgens residence in Roberts Cove. Spaetgens invited “a few...
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Barry takes aim at Acadia Parish, south-central Louisiana
Parish-wide curfew in effectLisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-TribuneSaturday, July 13, 2019UPDATE: As of sundown on Saturday, July 13, Barry is now a strong tropical storm once again with 65 mph winds with...
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Acadia Parish Assessor visits Rotary
THE POST-SIGNAL / Desiray Seaux Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Crowley’s meeting held earlier this week. The Rotary Club of Crowley was...
View ArticleProperty auction sale announced for land along Mermentau River
Nearly 4,000 acres of land, divided into 38 separate parcels and located in Acadia, Jeff Davis, and Vermilion Parishes along ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
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New Miss Crowley to be chosen Saturday, July 20
Alana Nicole AbshireMariah Myshea BakerLana John BreauxAllie Bowsky NorkSadie Renee ZaunbrecherCatherine Haley CampbellHalle Rene SmithDestiny Joy ThompsonNeveah Elizabeth HanksEmmy Claire NavarreThe...
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Hurricane Barry skirts parish, leaves little damage
SUBMITTED PHOTO Line crews were already out Sunday restoring electricity in areas of Acadia Parish. Sheriff K.P. Gibson estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 parish residents experienced power outages...
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E911 adds input to ambulance ordinance
It’s been a couple of months since the Acadia Parish Police Jury voted 4-3 with one abstention to grant MedExpress ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view...
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New LSUE chancellor plans ‘listening tour’
LSU PHOTO / Harlan Kirgan At a recent meet and greet at LSUE are from left, Mary Werner, LSU Board of Supervisors chair-elect; Nancy Sorenson, LSUE chancellor; and F. King Alexander, LSU president....
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Narcotics arrests announced
Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson has announced that deputies with his office continue to keep the pressure on those accused ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
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Assessor launches digital campaign; bringing more convenience, accessibility...
The Acadia Parish Assessor’s Office is excited to announce their collaboration with Klout 9, a local digital marketing agency, to ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to...
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LSU president reflects on LSUE, the rice research station and LSU’s finances
LSN PHOTO / Harlan Kirgan LSU President F. King Alexander said LSUE is “on the right track and it is getting better” during a meet and greet on the college campus recently.LSU President F. King...
View ArticleLGF accepting applications for Mayci Breaux Scholarship
Lafayette General Foundation (LGF) is now accepting applications for the Mayci Breaux Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will be awarded to the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
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Rayne High ID dates announced
Prepares for 2019-2020 school yearWednesday, July 17, 2019The first day of school for all Rayne High Students to begin the 2019-2020 school year is Thursday, Aug. 8, with bell time at 7:45 a.m. In...
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Officers installed, awards presented during 2019 Legion/Auxiliary...
MEMBERSHIP HONOREES - Honored during the 2019 American Legion Joint Installation of Officers Banquet by Arceneaux Post 77 with certificates for Continuous Years of Membership were, seated, Pridgeon...
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Slow-moving Barry spares Rayne, Acadia Parish
SOME OF BARRY’S WORK - The iconic sign of Worthmore’s 5 & 10 suffered damage in the early morning hours Sunday, July 14, when Hurricane/Tropical Storm Barry cut right through Acadia Parish...
View ArticleSLCC Foundation names new officers and directors
Six new members have joined the 2019-20 board of directors for the South Louisiana Community College Foundation. The new members ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to...
View ArticleFrat member found guilty in pledge’s death
A jury has found former LSU student and fraternity member Matthew Naquin guilty of negligent homicide in the death of ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to...
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Row rice production gains interest
SUBMITTED PHOTO LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Trey Price advises farmers about selecting rice varieties resistant to rice blast disease during the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station row rice and...
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