THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
Rice harvest began earlier this month and is currently underway across South Louisiana. Cutting started in Acadia Parish on July 12 with the first field completed on July 17. Acadia Parish has about 435,000 acres planted in rice this year. Here a farmer dumps his rice from a cart into a waiting 18-wheeler. The truck will transport the product to an area rice drier before it is milled.
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Crowley City Court proceedings: June 28, 2023
CROWLEY - The following cases were determined by Crowley City Judge Marie B. Trahan during proceedings on Wednesday, June 28, 2023:
THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
John Melvin University has moved its administrative offices from its initial location at 1543 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, (U.S. 90) to 138 Roller Road. The appearance of a “For Sale” sign in front of the former location has alarmed a number of residents. University officials assure that the university is not closing nor has it been sold.
Not going anywhere
CROWLEY - There’s been a lot of speculation in the area since the “For Sale” went up in front of John Melvin University’s administrative offices on U.S. Highway 90.
Motions hearing in murder trial reset
CROWLEY - A motions hearing for one of the two men charged in connection with the May 2021 shooting death of a Rayne teenager has been rescheduled.