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Cristobal appears headed for La. coast
National Hurricane Center has landfall Sunday or MondayACADIANAThough nothing is ever certain when it comes to predicting the path of tropical storms and hurricanes, all eyes along the Gulf Coast are...
View ArticleFour ‘gun bills’ headed to governor’s desk
BATON ROUGEWith most of the focus being on COVID-19’s impact on small businesses, Louisiana’s budget, and tort reform, it’s been easy to forget that there were four gun bills seeking passage in the...
View ArticleGambling board head is ousted
BATON ROUGEThe long-time head of Louisiana’s gambling regulatory board was ousted by state senators who refused to confirm his reappointment on the final day of the regular legislative session. Ronnie...
View ArticleSLEMCO awards scholarships to 31 student winners
LAFAYETTESLEMCO awarded $2,000 scholarships to 30 winners and an alternate recently to attend college or trade school this Fall and next Spring. The random drawing is usually held at SLEMCO’s Annual...
View ArticleAwards, scholarships recognize outstanding IHS grads
IOTAMembmers of the Iota High School Classs of 2020 recognized for outstanding achievement during th eyear included: Senior Awards and Scholarships• Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Association Scholarship...
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Arrest made in May 18 double murder
Detrick GuilloryCROWLEYInvestigators with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested Detrick Guillory, 21 of Basile in the deaths of John Guillory and Lois Guillory, both 71 of Richard who were...
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City of Rayne acquires historic fire station
Thursday, June 4, 2020RAYNE HISTORY PRESERVED - The old fire station built in 1937 is finally a part of the city’s program of preservation of historical buildings and landmarks. Following a three-year...
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Rayne Library opens Monday
Thursday, June 4, 2020RAYNE - All branches of the Acadia Parish Library system will be opening to the public on Monday, June 8. Virtual Toddler Time will also be held Monday with the staff of the Rayne...
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Rayne Chamber acknowledges local healthcare providers
Thursday, June 4, 2020PREPARING GOODIES - Rayne Chamber of Commerce President Jeremy Lavergne, chairman Suzette Leonards and Executive Director Jennifer Autin were busy preparing some goodies including...
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Rayne Police make local drug arrests
Thursday, June 4, 2020RAYNE - On Wednesday, May 27, officers with Rayne Police Department conducted a search of a residence located at 1712 East B North Street in Rayne. The search resulted in the...
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Rayne High’s Leon Smith to continue basketball career
SMITH SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT - During ceremonies held last week, Rayne High basketball standout Leon Smith Jr. signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Jamestown Community College...
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Sandbags given out as area braces for Cristobal
Crowley residents picked up sandbags in preparation for the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Cristobal Sunday night/Monday morning. Matthew Dupuis (right) and John Solomon fill a bag....
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Council expresses discontent with mayor
Committee chairs expected to hear personally from department headsDesiray Seaux, Staff WriterCROWLEYCrowley City Council committees met in person Wednesday for the first time since the beginning of the...
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Acadia COVID-19 cases continue climb with testing
BATON ROUGESince the free testing through the Louisiana National Guard began last week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Acadia Parish has spiked. On Thursday, the Louisiana Department of...
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Area rice farmers report hail damage to crops
Crop consultant Blake Buller, left, and LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dustin Harrell look at rice plants damaged by hail during a storm on May 26, 2020. (Photo by Bruce Schultz/LSU AgCenter)WELSHRice...
View ArticleFirst Baptist Church resumes services
CROWLEYDr. Cullen Clark, Senior Pastor of First Baptist, Crowley, announces that on Sunday morning, June 7 the church, located at 228 E. Fourth St., will re-gather and resume meeting together. Since...
View ArticlePermitted church attendance increased
With the implementation of Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, attendance at churches and places of worship has been increased to 50 percent of capacity. Social distancing should be practiced and...
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‘Golf carts’ on parish roads?
Police Jury tees up new ordinance regulating electric-powered vehiclesThe Acadia Parish Police Jury will consider an ordinance regulating the use of electric-powered golf carts, such as the one...
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Recent narcotics arrests made
CROWLEYAcadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson has announced the following narcotics arrests across the parish:• Brannan Benoit, 43, of Crowley: possession of heroin.• Robbie Frank, 30, of Lake Charles:...
View ArticleAPSO Daily Bookings: May 30 - June 2
CROWLEYMay 30• Robbie Jerome Frank, Fairview Crossing, Lake Charles: Arrested by Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office for possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (no bond).• Benjamin Caine...
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