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Village of Chat. continues repairs at old library

The new library may be complete in Chataignier, but the village still has some work to do on the old library before it can be used as a community center that people can rent for events.

CPD seeks suspected forger

Crowley Police are actively searching for Marcus D. Guillory, 30, whose last known address is 557 E. RosaliaSt., Church Point. Guillory is wanted by Crowley Police for two counts of forged prescriptions, stemming from an incident that occurred in Crowley around July 9.

After fire, Patterson Family Dollar reopens

PATTERSON — Last November marked five years in business for the Family Dollar store on Catherine Street. But the store was open for only a couple of months more. A fire, which authorities said was started the night of Jan.

Plight of homeless

Father Edward Duhon, Chaplain of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Crowley about homelessness in the Diocese of Lafayette.

Creative Placemaking sessions held throughout Acadia Parish

RAYNE - Restaurants, theater group, senior activities, youth events -- these future projects and much more were discussed Thursday morning at The Green Room here during the first of four Creative Placemaking Session held throughout Acadia Parish.

Kickoff Dinner held for Acadia initiative

Elected officials and community leaders from across Acadia Parish learned how the concept of Creative Placemaking can enhance quality of life and result in economic prosperity during a kickoff dinner for the local initiative Wednesday night.

Christopher Dwayne “Madee” Valair

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Christopher Dwayne “Madee” Valair, 45, who died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his home in Iota. Father Jude Thierry will officiate for the services.

N.O. man arrested for allegedly fondling a sleeping woman on bus

A New Orleans man was arrested Thursday on Interstate 10 after he reportedly touched a sleeping passenger on a bus. Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson said the woman reported to authorities that she woke up to a man touching her breasts.

St. Landry Parish aspiring school leaders

\The St. Landry Parish School Board recognized employees who completed its Aspiring Leaders Academy.

Special Centennial Fête-Dieu du Vermilion is Aug. 15

Since 2015 the Community of Jesus Crucified has been hosting an all-day “Holy Day” Eucharistic Boat Procession for the Feast of the Assumption, Aug. 15. This year’s Fête has great significance as it occurs during the Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette (1918-2018).