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‘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.

Stella Prevost Hildreth

Rayne - Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, for Stella Provest Hildreth, 98, who died Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley. Interment will be in the St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 1 09:39 Shoplifting at Walmart. 10:41 Dogs fighting in the alley between 12th and Ida. 15:43 Woman holding child on bike at 6th and U.S. 190. 17:00 Two bikes stolen in the 1400 block of Numa.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 2 Wesley James Broussard, 57, 700 block of 2nd Street, Eunice. Hit and run driving. Dalfred Brian Spears, 39, 500 block of College Road, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nov. 2 Gaige Joshua Ellis, 19, 400 block of Main Street, Krotz Springs. Terrorizing (two counts), telephone harassment. Arrested by Krotz Springs Police Department. Jaylin Lamb, 22, 100 block of Orchid Drive, Opelousas.

Larria D. Marcantel

Larria D. Marcantel, age 57, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice.

Houston Lejeune

Houston Lejeune, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City, La.