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Duson Police and Fire are working with Lafayette Fire Hazardous Materials Unit and Louisiana State Police Haz Mat Units to contain an overturned tractor-trailer rig that has closed the I-10 East bound exit ramp at La. 92 in Duson. The rig is leaking acrylic acid, police say. Please avoid the area.

Wreck closes I-10 East bound exit ramp at Duson exit

Mon, 02/13/2023 - 12:33pm

An overturned tractor-trailer rig closed the I-10 East bound exit ramp at La. 92 in Duson early Monday morning.

As of 1 a.m. early Tuesday morning, the exit ramp was re-opened.

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On his 80th birthday, Luke Malbrough was presented with a special proclamation and a key to the city by Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux during a special birthday celebration held at the Rayne Civic Center Ballroom.

Rayne's "Mr. Luke" celebrates 80th birthday

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 6:16pm

RAYNE - The Rayne Civic Center Ballroom was the setting on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, for an 80th birthday party and dinner held in honor of Luke (L.B.) Malbrough, who turned 80 years “young” on Jan.

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MLK Celebration plans set for Jan. 16 city-wide event

Wed, 12/28/2022 - 4:48pm

RAYNE - Plans are in the final stages for the 2023 Annual City-Wide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program to be held Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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The Rayne High School Wrestling Team celebrates capturing top honors of the 2022 Annual Jennings/McCrory/Petitjean Memorial Wrestling Tournament for the third year in a row. The memorial tournament is held every year at Rayne High School.