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St. Joseph annual Chili Cookoff, Family Fun Day enjoyed

RAYNE - The 2nd Annual St. Joseph Chili Cookoff and Family Fun Day was held Sunday, Oct. 14, on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rayne Catholic Elementary.

Public Square Rosary Rally held in Crowley

PHOTO SUBMITTED Members of the Catholic community of Crowley recently held a Public Square Rosary Rally recently in front of Dale’s Used Car Lot. Over 50 people attended the event. The prayer program was furnished by the national organization America Needs Fatima. Included on the program were Frs.

St. Theresa Church celebrates 90th anniversary

DUSON - St. Theresa of the Christ Child Catholic Church observed its 90th anniversary during an anniversary Mass and reception on Saturday, Sept. 29. Parishioners and friends of St. Theresa attended the “Together We Stand On A Firm Foundation” theme in commemoration of the parish’s anniversary.

‘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.

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.

Police: Two teens caught with marijuana

Two teens were caught with marijuana after Morgan City police talked to them on Front Street, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release. —Dakota Voisin, 19, of Federal Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:48 p.m.

Statewide, ACT scores down for Class of 2018

Louisiana students’ scores on the ACT exam fell in 2018. Data the state released Wednesday shows an average composite score of 19.3 for the 2017-2018 class. The 2016-2017 average was 19.6, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Warrant out for former Bunkie Police Chief

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Bunkie Police Chief Bobby Corner and another Bunkie police officer, according to reliable sources. The Louisiana State Police investigated the police department earlier this year. Corner has reportedly agreed to turn himself in today.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 10 Lashonda M. Matthews, 31, 400 block of East Cotton Street, Ville Platte. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

‘Dusty’ Fuqua receives Creole Peoples Award

History is forever and cannot be changed, but cultures -- like gardens -- will disappear if they are left untended. One of the state’s “gardeners” is Marksville native Dustin “Dusty” Fuqua, the chief of resources at Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Natchitoches Parish.