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Political talk show host lands in Red Stick

By Jeremy Alford Mitch Rabalais LaPolitics.com Moon Griffon, the fiery and sometimes controversial radio host, is bringing his brand of conservative punditry back to Louisiana’s capital region after several short, unsuccessful runs in the premier Bayou State market over the past decade or so.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 3 Timothy Howard Jr., 22, 300 block of Walnut Street, Melville. Disturbing the peace, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by Melville Police.

Gov. Edwards gives update on economy

By Elizabeth Crisp ecrisp@theadvocate.com Gov.

Rayne officials take oaths of office

After the city’s voters re-elected a clean sweep of incumbents, that same administration was officially sworn into office in recent ceremonies at the Civic Center Ballroom. City Judge Jim Cunningham administered the oaths of office to the city leaders.

Cottonport to consider $1/hr. pay hike for police officers

Action on a proposal to raise the pay rate for Cottonport police officers was postponed to the January Town Council meeting, the council decided at its Dec. 17 meeting.

Margaret Elizabeth McNair Brunson

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the First United Methodist Church for Margaret Elizabeth McNair Brunson, 89, who died peacefully on Dec. 26, 2018, in Baton Rouge. Rev. Peter Gaughan, pastor of First United Methodist Church, will officiate for the services.

Woman accused of rape enters plea of not guilty

An Evangeline Parish resident was arraigned in district court on charges of first degree rape victim under age of thirteen and pornography involving juveniles under age of thirteen.

Duson police arrest man, confiscate $100 fake bills

DUSON - Duson Police have arrested a Youngsville man the weekend of Dec. 15 and accused him of making fake $100 bills and using them. Stephen Young, 29, was first booked on December 11, said Duson Chief Kip Judice.

Richard Dee Beglis

Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Richard Dee Beglis, 56, who died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Dr. Cullen Clark officiated for the services.

Tina LaCroix Terro

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, for Tina LaCroix Terro, 56, who died Saturday, Dec. 21, at her son's residence in Broussard. Interment will be in the St.