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Rayne gearing up for Nov. 3 ‘OST Day’ Celebration

In conjunction with the third annual official Old Spanish Trail Celebration slated Saturday, Nov. 3, in downtown Rayne near The Depot, the all-call is being extended to all antique and vintage cars.

City of Rayne adopts budget of over $19 million

RAYNE - During the regular monthly meeting of the Rayne City Council held Monday, Sept. 10, a $19.3 million operational budget was presented and adopted by the City Council. The fiscal year runs from Oct. 1, 2018, through Sept. 30, 2019.

Daniel Lantier

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m.. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crowley for Daniel Lantier, 81, who passed away at his son’s home in Morse on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at 10:35 a.m. Fr.

Arrest made in Labor Day Weekend home invasion

A man arrested Saturday on a warrant from the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is facing additional charges from the Crowley Police Department. Billy Joe Hanks, who was nabbed by Youngsville Police on Sept.

When will Abbeville’s Lafitte Park open?

For more than a year since the Abbeville City Council voted to give it a name, Lafitte Drive-In Park has been described as a work in progress. During a committee meeting Tuesday evening, council members discussed when, and just as importantly how, that progress will become a reality.

Beebe out . . .or not?

By a 6-4 vote in the closing minutes of last week’s monthly meeting of the St. Martin School Board, members terminated the employment of Superintendent Dr. Lottie Beebe. The action created some confusion, sparked heated debate and prompted a stinging address by Beebe’s attorney.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Sept. 12 Gano Jecobly Vallier, 28, 300 block of Myers Street, Eunice. Probation-parole hold. Andy L. Rider, 36, 1800 block of West Park Avenue, Eunice. Possession of marijuana 14 grams or less and bench warrant.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept. 12 08:04 Audi sitting in the road near Hebert Medical. 08:49 Neighbor’s dog keeps taking his newspaper in the 1300 block of West Peach. 09:57 Lobby complaint about vehicle being used at night without permission.

News notes

Highland sponsors school supply drive Highland Elementary will have a school supply drive for Eunice Elementary’s students and teachers. Anyone wishing to donate supplies can do at a drop off, which is in a designated container located near the school’s front office. DSAA Buddy Walk set for Oct.

Parish sales tax collections increase 4%

Total St. Landry Parish sales tax revenues rose 4 percent in August compared to the same month a year ago, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division. Parish revenues in August were $46.6 million, up 4 percent from August 2017 revenues.