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James Edward Landry

Mr. James Edward Landry, 76, was a resident of Crowley and departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. James was born on June 13, 1942, in Jennings, to the late Hellen Bossette and Terrence Landry.

Musical line-up for Frog Festival announced

RAYNE - The schedule for musical entertainment at the upcoming 47th annual Rayne Frog Festival planned May 9-11, as announced by festival chairman Jeremy Lavergne. Contracts have been signed and the line-up is set with the 2019 line-up seeing an expanded list of musical attractions.

Post 77 updates by-laws updates, plan Legion’s 100th anniversary

RAYNE - An update was given for a number of events and legion projects during the December meeting of Arceneaux Post 77, American Legion, held at the Legion Home.

Rayne Planning, Zoning Commission approves variance, votes on chair

RAYNE - A brief meeting was held Monday, Jan. 7, by the Rayne Planning Commission at City Hall. In attendance for the meeting were Planning Commission members Wayne Wyatt, Ron Sonnier, Jerry Bergeron and Chairman Lee Seilhan. Planning Commission member Sanders Senegal was not in attendance.

Linda Ann Istre

RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Linda Ann Istre, 69, will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne. Father Christopher Cambre, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in St.

Police Jury OKs appointments to parish boards

Rayne Police Chief Carroll J. Stelly has been appointed to the Acadia Parish Communications District. Stelly succeeds Church Point Police Chief Albert Venable on the board. The Acadia Parish Police Jury approved the appointment during its January meeting. “Mr.

James Edward Landry

Mr. James Edward Landry, 76, was a resident of Crowley and departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. James was born on June 13, 1942, in Jennings, to the late Hellen Bossette and Terrence Landry.

Joseph Landry Jr.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion (Ambassador Ministries) Church for Joseph Landry Jr., 75, who passed away Jan. 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Services were conducted by Rev. Keith Matthews. Interment was at South Crowley Cemetery.

Perry takes oath in Crowley ceremony

In a relatively low-key ceremony held recently at the Historic Rice Theatre in downtown Crowley, Jonathan Perry was sworn in as Judge, 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal.

Drive-by reported Sunday

No injuries were reported in a drive-by shooting here early Sunday. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said the incident occurred in the early morning hours — about 1:40 a.m. — Sunday, Jan. 13, in the 400 block of Spann Avenue. “About five rounds were shot at the residence,” Broussard said.