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WELCOMING COMMITTEE - Welcoming guest speaker Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser to the 2022 Rayne Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet held Tuesday, March 8, at the Rayne Civic Center were, from left, President Marietta Sikat, Chairman Michele Veillon, Nungesser, Executive Director Jennifer Autin and President-elect Jeremy Lavergne. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Chamber welcomes distinguished guests; honorees awarded

Wed, 03/16/2022 - 4:39pm

RAYNE - In front of a packed house of approximately 400, the 2022 Rayne Chamber of Commerce Business Appreciation Banquet was held Tuesday, March 8, at the Rayne Civic Center.

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WELCOMED FRENCH JOURNALIST FOR INTERVIEW - Welcoming French journalist Aurore Chiroix and camera person Anne Cohuet to Rayne for an interview with historian Gene Thibodeaux for an upcoming cultural television program highlighting Jacques Weil and the Rayne frog industry were, from left, Jennifer Autin, Chamber Executive Director; Chiroix, Abigail Fruge, reigning Frog Festival Queen; Thibodeaux, Cohuet, and Docq Gaspard, Chamber Board member. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

Frog Capital attains international acclaim

Wed, 03/16/2022 - 4:37pm

RAYNE - Acadiana knows about Rayne, the Frog Capital of the World.
Most of the state knows all about the south-central city known for its frog murals and statues.

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This home located at 203 Benoit Street in Rayne was the scene of a shooting Wednesday, March 9, that left one person dead. Following additional investigating, the victim's boyfriend was arrested for the shooting.

UPDATE: Rayne shooting leaves one dead; boyfriend arrested

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 5:11pm

UPDATE:
RAYNE - Upon further investigation, a Rayne man has been arrested by Rayne Police in the shooting death of his girlfriend.

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DONATES “BUDDY BENCH” TO SCHOOL - During ceremonies held at Rayne Head Start, Eagle Scout candidate Noel Peter donated a “Buddy Bench” for the school as part of his community service project. On hand for the presentation were, front row, from left, Mekhi Goodley, Marcus Steiner, Rilyn Guillory and Kailey Guidry; back row, Bethalun Bernard, parent; Debra Dupont and Rose Ann Brown, aunts; Tracey Baptiste, Site Supervisor, Dave Constantin of Troop 61, Eagle candidate Noel Peter, Dineen Constantin of Troop 61, Fr. Emmanuel Awe, Oir Mother of Mercy pastor; and school custodian John Cole. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)