Hospice of Acadiana kicks-off 2026 annual ‘Hit the Road’ raffle
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 4:39pm
LAFAYETTE – Hospice of Acadiana has kicked-off its annual Hit the Road with Hospice of Acadiana Raffle.
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Highlighting a special ceremony held Wednesday, April 8, at the Le Vieux Presbytére Museum was the unveiling of a special sign made in honor of Church Point musician/Grammy Award winner Chubby Carrier, who, by the look on his face, was caught by surprise with the honor. A copy of the sign will be placed at the entrances to the town of Church Point as announced by Mayor Spanky Meche, right, emcee of the event.
Chubby Carrier honored during museum exhibit re-opening
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 4:38pm
CHURCH POINT - The town that supported Chubby Carrier throughout his music career honored the Church Point native on Wednesday, April 8, at the Le Vieux Presbytére Museum during a reception held in
During the April meeting of American Legion Arceneaux Post 77, Commander Blaine Dupont and District officers made award presentations to Rayne High’s Betty Mutoji on earning first place at the local, district and state level of the 2026 American Legion Oratorical Contest. She will now represent Louisiana at the 2026 National Oratorical Contest slated in May in Hillsdale, MIchigan. Taking part in the presentations were, from left, District 7 Commander David Credeur, Betty, Dupont and Department Vice Commander and Event Chairman Dennis Hart.
Rayne legion oratorical winner receives state awards
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 4:36pm
During the April meeting of American Legion Arceneaux Post 77, Commander Blaine Dupont and District officers made award presentations to Rayne High’s Betty Mutoji on earning first place at the loca
Hosts and special guests gathered around the new city marker unveiled Saturday, April 11, for the Bunche Library of Rayne following the ribbon ceremony for the official announcement of the historic structure named on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rayne site is recognized as the oldest known Ralph Bunche Library in the entire United States.
Ralph Bunche Library of Rayne named to National Register Historic Places
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 4:34pm
RAYNE - A large crowd was in attendance for a dual ceremony held Saturday, April 11, at the Ralph Bunche Library of Rayne in celebration of the historic structure named to the National Register of
Rayne High LHSPLA Division II State Champions named
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 4:24pm
KENNER - Not one, but three members of the Rayne High School Powerlifting Team claimed the state title during the LHSPLA Division II State Champions held over the weekend in Kenner.