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THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
Paul Lombas of Lombas Filmco was at the recent meeting of the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission to present a “trailer” of a mini-documentary on Mardi Gras celebrations across Acadia

Tourist Commission gets preview of mini-documentary, talks hiring process

Excitement about a soon-to-be completed mini-documentary on Acadia Parish Mardi Gras celebrations and discussion on the process by which a new executive director will be hired dominated the recent meeting of the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission....

Severe weather rolls through area Monday night

One death has been reported as a result of the severe weather that rolled through Acadiana Monday evening. Authorities report the fatality was on the outskirts of Henderson in St. Martin Parish, which seemed to take the brunt of the storm. The line...

Chamber recognizes honorees, members

Members and supporters of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce gathered recently to honor outstanding individuals of the parish and to mark the end of another “chamber year.” The 2024 Acadia Parish Honors Awards Banquet at the Grand Opera House of...

THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
Eric J. Dauphine, District 3 Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, talked to members of the Crowley Lions Club Tuesday, explaining funding and the speed bumps the Department faces.

Lions learn of DOTD work, funding issues

It pretty much all comes down to funding — or the lack thereof. Eric J. Dauphine, District 3 Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, told members of the Crowley Lions Club earlier this week that he wishes more...

Happy Mother’s Day

With Sunday being celebrated as Mother’s Day here and across the nation, The Crowley Post-Signal asked several local mothers to share what their favorite thing about being a mom is and why. Mary Augustine My favorite thing about being a mother — and...

New Eagle Scouts, Gianni and Dominic Colonna, were joined by their father, Richie Colonna (Scoutmaster Troop 77), left, and mother, Tammy Colonna, right, as they were both named Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony held Saturday, April 27, at the Post 77 American Legion Home in Rayne. Also joining the group were, back row, Nicholas Granger (Scoutmaster Troop 61) and Dineen Constantin (Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 61). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Siblings named Eagle Scouts at Rayne Court of Honor

RAYNE - History was made on Saturday, April 27, 2024, when a brother-sister duo were named Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony held at the American Legion Home of Arceneaux Post 77. Dominic and Gianni Colonna, children of Richie and Tammy...

News

Crowley City Court proceedings: April 8, 2024

CROWLEY - The following cases were determined by Crowley City Judge Marie B. Trahan during proceedings on Monday, April 8, 2024:

APSO Daily Bookings: April 17 - 24

April 17
• Dirk Daigle, Church Point: Booked by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile; bench warrant.

Donations made

Sports

Crowley High’s Omar Butler and Maleigh Grant were the recipients of the prestigious Gardiner Memorial Award that is presented to the school’s top male and female student/athletes.

Gardiner Memorial Award winners announced

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Church Point multi-sport athlete Macy Dailey recently signed an athletic scholarship with UL-Lafayette for track and field. On hand for the signing ceremony were, seated from left, Macy Dailey, her sister Ahni Dailey; standing, her stepfather Jonh Craig Arceaneaux and mother Christe Arceneaux.

Church Point’s Dailey signs with Ragin Cajuns

CHURCH POINT – Macy Dailey, a standout athlete known for her prowess in multiple sports, has recently made headlines by signing an athletic scholarship with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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New Crowley High baseball coach Joe Hammett, left, talks with CHS returner Parker Stewart following player/parent meeting last week at the school.

Hammett named new CHS baseball coach

CROWLEY - If someone had told Arkansas native Joe Hammett three months ago that he’d be standing in front of a group of young men and their parents in Crowley, La.

Lifestyle

Royalty crowned during annual Cotillion

On Saturday, April 27, the Crowley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., held it’s annual Cotillion, Scholarship and Awards Program at the Grand Opera House of the South in historic

Comeaux descendants gather in Rayne for family reunion

Eudy, Lena Comeaux family reunion held in Rayne

RAYNE - The descendants of Eudy and Lena Benoit Comeaux gathered in Rayne for a family reunion on Saturday, April 20, at the Rayne Southside Community Center.

The 2024 Annual Mother-Daughter Tea hosted by the Ebonites of Rayne, was held on Saturday, April 27, at the Mural Room in honor of the 2024 Debs and their mothers, from left, Ryan Washington with mother Natasha Washington, Destinee Bellard with mother Antoinetta Cormier, Kailei Williams with mother Danielle Gregory, 2023 Queen Bremilin Minnix with mother Rockella Minix, Tronea Woods and mother Etrona Woods, and A’zailey Drake and mother Quintoyysha Drake. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Ebonite Mother-Daughter Tea honors Debs

RAYNE - In preparation of this weekend’s 2024 Debutante Introductions and Ball, the Ebonite Civic and Social Club of Rayne, Inc., hosted its annual Debutante Mother-Daughter Tea on Saturday, April

Obituaries

Evelyn
West Julian

Evelyn West Julian

CROWLEY - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Crowley, for Mrs.

Mechelle
Guidry Martinez

Mechelle Guidry Martinez

CROWLEY - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at Woodlawn Mausoleum for Mechelle Guidry Martinez, 72, who passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home in Breaux Bridge.