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Diana Wedlock Rogers

Diana Wedlock Rogers passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the age of 62. No Services have been scheduled at this time. Diana is survived by one daughter; Cherie Godeaux of Basile, two brothers; Louis Wedlock of Ville Platte, La.

81st International Rice Festival Junior Royalty Crowned

This morning the 81st International Rice Festival Junior King and Queen were crowned on the Supreme Rice Stage following the pageant.

Rice Eating Contest champion named

Colby Geerts of Evangeline, center, handily won this year's Rice Eating Contest with 41 scoops. The contest is sponsored by the Crowley Lions Club, and on hand to congratulate Geerts were Lions Club President Patti Lawrence (left) and Lion Tamer Jack Wise (right).

Rice and Creole Cookery Contest Chef de Riz and Jr. Chef chosen

The competition was fierce, but the judges worked hard to select the winners of this year's Rice and Creole Cookery Contest. They are, front row, Aubrey Broussard of Maurice, Children's Division Tri-Color Ribbon winner and Jr.

81st International Rice Festival Queen crowned

Representing her hometown, Kathryn Shea Duncan of Crowley was crowned the 81st International Rice Festival Queen on Saturday morning.

Body discovered in Bayou Blanc

Boaters discovered the body of an unidentified male in Bayou Blanc between I-10 and the Pontoon Bridge near Estherwood. Authorities have not confirmed foul play at this time. We will update you as the investigation allows.

Babin crowned Queen Cotton

Tara Elizabeth Babin of Gonzales was crowned Queen Cotton LXIV at Saturday night’s Cotton Coronation. “It was an incredible honor,” she said about winning the Cotton Pageant. “I dreamed about becoming Queen since I was a little girl. I always watched my sister in pageants, and I wanted to be her.

Chataignier council adopts ordinances giving pay raises

The Chataignier Village Council adopted ordinances for pay increases and adopted resolutions dealing with a proposed block grant and with millages for 2017 at its monthly meeting Monday night.

Local scout leaders react to girls being allowed into Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts of America made an announcement that is designed to attract new members after its numbers have been dwindling over the last couple of years. News broke last Wednesday that the Boy Scouts will now accept girls as members for the first time in the organization’s 100-plus year history.

Layoffs to help balance budget

n an effort to reduce an anticipated deficit, the St. Martinville City Council has acted to trim $191,000 from the proposed 2018 budget. After Jan. 1, additional cuts are expected bring the total budget reduction to $250,000. At the Oct.