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APSO asking for tips in 2019 felony theft

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the felony theft of a cargo utility trailer and 1,200 pounds of copper wire from Entergy, located at 1134 Osage Trail in northeast Acadia Parish, that occurred on Jan. 20, 2019.
Unknown suspect(s) gained access to the property by cutting a padlock and chain securing the gate.
The stolen trailer is described as a white 14-foot cargo trailer with a drop down back gate and the word “Highlines” on both sides. Twelve coils of copper wiring, weighing 100 pounds each, were also stolen. The value of the copper is estimated at over $4,000.
Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to call the tips line at 789-TIPS or download the P3 app on a mobile device to report tips anonymously.
All callers will remain anonymous and can receive up to a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Shooting mars Rayne Mardi Gras celebration

Police are investigating reports of shots being fired at a Mardi Gras celebration Tuesday in Rayne. Police Chief Carroll J. Stelly ...

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Acadiana, SW La. form ‘super-region’

In advance of Congressional redistricting following the 2020 Census, the Lafayette and Lake Charles metro areas and surrounding parishes are ...

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Mardi Gras revelry

Thousands turned out for the parade and after-show at the 20th annual Carnival d’Acadie on Tuesday. Overcast skies and a crisp ...

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Joseph "Nolton" Roy

MIRE - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at a 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire, for Joseph "Nolton" Roy, 77, who died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center Hospital in Lafayette.

Interment will be in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery in Mire.

Rev. Gil Dutel, Pastor of St. Edmond Catholic Church in Lafayette, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services, and Rev. Mike Arnaud, Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church will be the con-celebrant.

Survivors include his wife, Annie Grace Touchet Roy of Lafayette; three daughters, Stephanie R. Lormand and spouse Clayton of Mire, Nicole R. Cary and spouse Zachary of Rayne and Angie R. Duhon and spouse Johnathan of Lafayette; two sons, Donald Roy and spouse Janet of Youngsville and Scotty Roy and spouse Belinda of Mire; one step-son, Timothy Beckius and spouse Lisa of Shreveport; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rose R. Venable of Mire.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Babineaux Roy; parents, Leo Roy Sr. and Lillian Breaux Roy; three sisters, Amanda R. Cormier, Eva R. Gautreaux and Gladys R. Bellard; and eight brothers, Joseph Roy, Walter Roy, Wilfred Roy, Wilton Paul Roy, Leo Roy Jr., Wilbert Roy, Chester Roy and Ivy Roy.

Pallbearers will be Donald Roy, Scotty Roy, Joshua Roy, Alex Roy, Zachary Cary, Johnathan Duhon and Chase Cary. Honorary pallbearers will be Clayton Lormand, JC Matte and Timothy Beckius..

A Rosary will be prayed Friday, February 28, at 7:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.

The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA on Friday, February 28, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Saturday, February 29, from 8:00 am to 11:30 am.

Mr. Roy's family would like to give a special thanks to Acadian Ambulance, and the doctors and staff of the seventh floor at Lafayette General Medical Center.

Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

New Acadiana Sportsmen’s League officers elected

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Locals fare well at State Indoor Championships

Acadia Parish had a strong contingent competing at the LHSAA Indoor State Track and Field Championships and a handful of ...

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