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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

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 his honor. The local musical legend was also...

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

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...

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

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 Historic Places. As announced by the Rayne Historic...

The new Frog Festival Golden Royalty, Jena and Coty Bordes, was crowned during the 2026 Frog Festival Queen’s Pageant on Saturday, March 28, by the 2025 honorees, Jerry and Denise Underwood. They will represent the City of Rayne and the Rayne Frog Festival for the coming year.

Golden Royalty among honorees readying for 2026 Frog Festival

RAYNE - Among the new recently selected Frog Festival royalty to be introduced and honored during next month’s 2026 Rayne Frog Festival is the new Golden Frog Festival Royalty, Jena and Coty Bordes. The couple was crowned and recognized during the...

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

RAYNE - The new 2026 Frog Festival royalty who will be officially introduced during this year’s Rayne Frog Festival were named over the weekend on Saturday, March 28, at the Rayne Civic Center. In addition to the Saturday morning Tadpole Pageants...

June election date set for regional juvenile facility funding

A proposed nine-parish regional juvenile detention facility located on rural property somewhere north of Interstate 10, would be supported initially by a voter-approved 1-cent sales tax, St. Landry Parish president Jessie Bellard said on Wednesday....

News

The two senior players of the 2025-2026 Rayne High School Softball Team honored during “Senior Night” were Abbey Cart and Salyr Mouton, joined by Coach Lauren Matte, left, and Head Coach Lexie Bergeron.

Post-season begins for Rayne High Wolves, Ladies

RAYNE - As the regular baseball season came to an end with a 1-1 finish, Rayne High moved up the state rankings to the No.

Byline Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune

Faith House to hosts “The Clothesline Project” to raise awareness for survivors of violence

Faith House is proud to present The Clothesline Project, a powerful community display designed to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence and honor survivors.

Co-Chairmen Linda Ancona and Becky Servat hold schedules for the Rayne Garden Club’s 2026 Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale slated for Friday, May 1, at the Bernard-Bertrand House between the hours of 12-4 p.m. Admission is free to enter and enjoy the floral designs, horticulture exhibits and light refreshments. This year, a plant sale will be held during the flower show including the sale of colorful annuals, seasonal perennials and potted plants at a reasonable price. All proceeds of the plant sale will benefit the projects completed by the Rayne Garden Club during the year. Public is invited to attend.

Garden Club plans 2026 Flower Show/Plant Sale

Co-Chairmen Linda Ancona and Becky Servat hold schedules for the Rayne Garden Club’s 2026 Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale slated for Friday, May 1, at the Bernard-Bertrand House between the hours

Sports

The two senior players of the 2025-2026 Rayne High School Softball Team honored during “Senior Night” were Abbey Cart and Salyr Mouton, joined by Coach Lauren Matte, left, and Head Coach Lexie Bergeron.

Post-season begins for Rayne High Wolves, Ladies

RAYNE - As the regular baseball season came to an end with a 1-1 finish, Rayne High moved up the state rankings to the No.

Byline Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune

Rayne High LHSPLA Division II State Champions named

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.

Rayne High’s Brie Hoss touches home plate ahead of a throw during Lady Wolves softball action.

Rayne High teams prepared for post-season

RAYNE - As the regular season draws to a close and the playoffs are just around the corner, both the Wolves and Lady Wolves each took on opponents earlier this week, returning from Easter break.

Byline Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune

Lifestyle

Co-Chairmen Linda Ancona and Becky Servat hold schedules for the Rayne Garden Club’s 2026 Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale slated for Friday, May 1, at the Bernard-Bertrand House between the hours of 12-4 p.m. Admission is free to enter and enjoy the floral designs, horticulture exhibits and light refreshments. This year, a plant sale will be held during the flower show including the sale of colorful annuals, seasonal perennials and potted plants at a reasonable price. All proceeds of the plant sale will benefit the projects completed by the Rayne Garden Club during the year. Public is invited to attend.

Garden Club plans 2026 Flower Show/Plant Sale

Co-Chairmen Linda Ancona and Becky Servat hold schedules for the Rayne Garden Club’s 2026 Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale slated for Friday, May 1, at the Bernard-Bertrand House between the hours

New exhibit opens at Le Vieux Presbytère in Church Point

CHURCH POINT - Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, located at 205 Rue Iry Lejeune in Church Point, invites the public to view its latest exhibit, “From Acadie to Acadia Parish,” which displays memorabilia

Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church hosts Back-to-School Service; APSB officials attend

A Back-to-School Service was held Aug. 3 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

Obituaries

Elma Jane Doucet Bowman

Elma Jane Doucet Bowman

LAKE CHARLES - Elma Jane Doucet Bowman, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply.

Herbert Charles Simpson

Herbert Charles Simpson

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, LA for Herbert Charles Simpson, 83, who died Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his resi