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Acadia
Waste tire transporter arrested on waste tire fund violations
Posted 2:21 PM 5/24/2012 by Melissa Canone
Today, investigators within the Criminal Investigation Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a waste tire transporter from Church Point on numerous felony counts related to the Louisiana Waste Tire Management Fund.
Rakeim Senegal, 20, of Church Point, a (More)
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Acadia
STAR readers rewarded at Mermentau Elem.
Posted 11:30 AM 5/23/2012 by Melissa Canone
Today, Mermentau Elementary is rewarding their A.R. (Accelerated Readers) STAR students with a water slide.
Each nine weeks students have to read books and take comprehension tests to earn points and reach a set goal for their grade level to attain STAR reader level.
The school, a campus of only 150 students, has 58 STAR Readers. The STAR readers have read a total of about 6,500 books this year.
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Acadia
Acadia Parish Crime of the Week
Posted 9:57 AM 5/23/2012 by Cecilia Stevenson
The Crowley Police Department is currently investigating an attempted burglary which occurred on May 17, 2012 in the 900 block of North Ave A. Video Surveillance captured a white female with blonde hair trying to enter the residence during daytime hours. The suspect was also captured fleeing the (More)
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Acadia
Rayne Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Burglary
Posted 1:54 PM 5/22/2012 by Ian Auzenne
Rayne police have arrested a juvenile in connection with a house burglary. Officers say the male broke into a house in the 500 block of South Cunningham Street and stole over $1,000 in items. Officers also say an investigation led them to the suspect, and a search of his house turned up the stolen goods. The juvenile has been booked into the Lafayette Parish Juvenile Detention Center.
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Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon Advises Readiness for 2012 Hurricane Season
Posted 8:07 AM 5/22/2012 by Cecilia Stevenson
May 27 - June 2 National Hurricane Preparedness Week
Early forecasts anticipate this year's hurricane season, beginning June 1 and lasting through November 30, will be a less active season compared to last year. Renowned hurricane forecast predictors Philip Klotzbach and Professor William (More)
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Acadia
Comic Hypnotist to Perform at Lions Club Benefit
Posted 10:43 AM 5/21/2012 by Ian Auzenne
Comic hypnotist Flip Orley will headline a benefit for the Rayne Lion's Club. The show will take place June 30 at the Rayne Civic Center. This will be Orley's second performance in Rayne, as he performed at the civic center three years ago. Since then, Orley has appeared on TODAY and has received (More)
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Acadia
Ex-writer at The Rayne Independent getting National attention
Posted 6:55 PM 5/18/2012 by Erin Steuber
A writer at The Rayne Independent is grabbing the national spotlight, and now is without a job. "I embarrassed the news paper I work for, I embarrassed myself, I embarrassed my family. I did not ever, and this is honest, I never meant for this to happen," said sportswriter Kade Seibold. (More) • Video (1)
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Acadia
Man Charged with Attempted Burglary, Resisting Police
Posted 2:46 PM 5/18/2012 by Ian Auzenne
A Rayne man is in jail after being accused of trying to break into a house. Police say neighbors saw 40-year old Kenny Menard trying to enter the residence. Menard allegedly resisted officers when they arrived. Police say they used reasonable force to restrain him. Menard is charged with attempted burglary, resisting an officer, battery on a peace officer, and criminal damage to property.
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Acadia
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Forging Prescriptions
Posted 12:52 PM 5/18/2012 by Ian Auzenne
Rayne police have arrested a doctor's assistant for allegedly forging prescriptions. Authorities say 30-year old Jamie Pitts used her access to prescription pads to commit a felony. She is charged with nine counts of forgery of a controlled dangerous substance. Pitts also faces additional charges in other jurisdictions. The case remains under investigation.
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Crowley Police Looking for Pharmacy Burglars
Posted 9:24 AM 5/16/2012 by Ian Auzenne
The Crowley Police Department are investigating a pharmacy burglary that took place last Friday. Officers say someone broke into Carmichaels Pharmacy at 1002 North Parkerson Avenue around 4:30 A. M. They add the suspects stole large quantities of unspecified drugs. If you have any information (More)
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Acadia
Mother's bond reduced to $40,000
Posted 5:24 PM 5/14/2012 by Melissa Canone
The Rayne mother whose children died in a house fire has been released from jail on a $40,000 bond. An Acadia Parish Grand Jury indicted 26-year-old Shaqueta McDade on four counts of second degree murder on May 1st.
Her children were left home alone while she was at a bar in Church Point (More) • Video (1)
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Acadia
Ugliest Tie Contest to Benefit ASSIST Agency
Posted 3:52 PM 5/14/2012 by KATC
Crowley, LA- The ASSIST Agency, Inc. is holding its annual "Ugliest Tie Contest" to benefit its programs that help to alleviate poverty in Acadia, Jeff Davis, and Vermilion Parishes. Official entry forms can be obtained by contacting the office 337-788-7550, ext. 138. Entry neckties will be (More)
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Acadia
Update: 18 wheeler shuts down US 90 in Acadia Parish
Posted 4:31 PM 5/11/2012 by Tonya LaCoste
US 90 remains closed between Rayne and Duson due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Recovery crews now estimate the roadway will be opened around 7:00 pm. Traffic is being detoured westbound at LA 719 north to Quaterpole Road, west to LA 98, south to Llama Road to US 90. Eastbound traffic is being detoured south on Leroy Breaux Road to LA 720 west to LA 719 north.
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Update: 18 wheeler shuts down US 90 in Acadia Parish
Posted 2:36 PM 5/11/2012 by Tonya LaCoste
The 18 wheeler and trailer on US 90 in Acadia Parish has been removed off the road, but the heavy equipment it was carrying is still on the road. A crane will be used to remove it. Until it's removed, US 90 is closed in Acadia Parish between Rayne and Duson.
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Acadia
U.S. 90 closed due to an overturned 18 wheeler
Posted 1:43 PM 5/11/2012 by KATC
US 90 is closed in Acadia Parish between Rayne and Duson due to an overturned 18-wheeler.
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