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Congratulations are extended to Rayne High’s Betty Mutoji on earning first place at the local, district and state level of the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Here, she receives the District 7 Oratory Contest Award by District 7 Commander David Credeur of Eunice. The district-wide event was hosted by American Legion Post 77 in Rayne. She went on to win state and will now represent Louisiana at the National Oratorical Contest slated in May 2026 in Hillsdale, Michigan.

Rayne High senior wins Legion State Oratorical title

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 3:59pm

Congratulations are extended to Rayne High’s Betty Mutoji on earning first place at the local, district and state level of ...

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Congratulations were extended to Suzette Leonards whose poster entry was selected for the 2026 Frog Festival poster for this year’s festive activities. The poster was unveiled Saturday, March 28, during the Frog Festival Queen’s Pageant held at the Civic Center. Taking part in the ceremonies were, from left, event co-chair Michael Guidry, Frog Festival Chairman Marietta Leonards, honoree Suzette Leonards and event co-chair Cordelia Pizzalotto.

2026 Frog Festival poster unveiled, artist acknowledged

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 3:57pm

Congratulations were extended to Suzette Leonards whose poster entry was selected for the 2026 Frog Festival poster for this year’s ...

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During pageants held Saturday, March 28, at the Rayne Civic Center, the new reigning 2026-2027 Frog Festival royalty was crowned, including, front row, from left, Mr. Tadpole Rush Rinaudo and Miss Tadpole Ayda Jac Remedies; second row, Junior Queen Monroe LeBlanc, Jr. Teen Queen Paisley Lajaunie, Miss Queen Ainsley Quibodeaux, Deb Queen Harper Sonnier; back row, Teen Queen Avery Brown, Ms. Queen Crystal Acuff, and Golden Royalty Jena and Coty Bordes. Story and additional photos can be found inside on pages 15A and 16A. (Rayne Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

New royalty begins new year of representing Frog Capital

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 3:56pm

RAYNE - The new 2026 Frog Festival royalty who will be officially introduced during this year’s Rayne Frog Festival were ...

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 3:30pm

PUBLIC NOTICE ---- NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Second ...

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Linda Simoneaux Durio

Linda Simoneaux Durio

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 5:05pm

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial ...

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 2:03pm

PUBLIC NOTICE ---- NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Second ...

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Gerald James Paddio

Gerald James Paddio

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 3:49pm

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mass at Our Mother of ...

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Marie Elaine Blanchard LeBlanc

Marie Elaine Blanchard LeBlanc

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:59pm

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial ...

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Helen Joyce Alleman

Helen Joyce Alleman

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:42am

RAYNE - On Friday, March 27, Helen Joyce Monceaux Alleman, after 89 years on Earth, peacefully began her eternal life ...

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Johnnie Ruth Prather Olinger

Johnnie Ruth Prather Olinger

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:31am

ROBERTS COVE - A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Gossen Funeral ...

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Rayne High senior wins Legion State Oratorical title

2026 Frog Festival poster unveiled, artist acknowledged

New royalty begins new year of representing Frog Capital

PUBLIC NOTICE

Linda Simoneaux Durio

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Gerald James Paddio

Marie Elaine Blanchard LeBlanc

Helen Joyce Alleman

Johnnie Ruth Prather Olinger

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