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Joann Benoit Johnson

Joann Benoit Johnson, age 69, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Duralde with burial to follow at Ashford Cemetery in Eunice.

Acadia Parish Placemaking meetings held, Rayne plans discussed

RAYNE - As did each of the five communities in Acadia Parish, members of the Rayne committee met on Wednesday, Oct. 24, for the next step in the Acadia Parish Creative Placemaking Initiative.

Sisters of Mt. Carmel celebrate 370 years of vowed life

Six sisters of Mount Carmel will be honored in celebration of the anniversary of their religious professions on Saturday, Nov. 3, with Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and reception at the Cathedral Center, Lafayette.

St. Joseph annual Chili Cookoff, Family Fun Day enjoyed

RAYNE - The 2nd Annual St. Joseph Chili Cookoff and Family Fun Day was held Sunday, Oct. 14, on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rayne Catholic Elementary.

Public Square Rosary Rally held in Crowley

PHOTO SUBMITTED Members of the Catholic community of Crowley recently held a Public Square Rosary Rally recently in front of Dale’s Used Car Lot. Over 50 people attended the event. The prayer program was furnished by the national organization America Needs Fatima. Included on the program were Frs.

St. Theresa Church celebrates 90th anniversary

DUSON - St. Theresa of the Christ Child Catholic Church observed its 90th anniversary during an anniversary Mass and reception on Saturday, Sept. 29. Parishioners and friends of St. Theresa attended the “Together We Stand On A Firm Foundation” theme in commemoration of the parish’s anniversary.

‘Angel’ brand yams with a Rayne connection

RAYNE - The aroma of sweet potatoes baking in the oven on a chilly fall evening -- something Acadiana is experiencing at this time of the year. For one particular Rayne resident, that sweet smell brings back more memories than most.

Curley “Coach” Dossman passes away at age 88

A pioneer within the City of Ville Platte passed away Friday morning at the age of 88 following a short illness. Curley “Coach” Dossman spent two years of his life serving his country during the Korean War before returning home to continue his life of service to others.

Apparent road rage leads to attempted murder charges

A Rayne man faces attempted murder charges after an apparent road-rage incident Sunday night. Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson said Michael Nugent, 22, was booked into the parish jail on two counts of attempted second-degree murder afte he allegedly fired a gun at a vehicle.

Sunday shooting victim ID’d

Police have officially released the name of the man killed in a shooting here Sunday afternoon. According to Police Chief Jimmy Broussard, Brydon “B.K.” Gray, 26, died after being shot multiple times outside a residence in the 700 block of Leslie Amos Street around 6 p.m. on Sunday.