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Charles Edward Johnson

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at the Pentecostals of Crowley Church for Charles Edward Johnson, 76, who passed away Jan. 21, 2020, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Rev. Lenford Whitaker, pastor of the Pentecostals of Crowley Church, officiated for the services with Rev. B.J. Rhymes and Rev. Johnathan Haygood participating.
The family requested visiting hours to be held Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley and Friday from 10 a.m. to the time of service at church.
Interment was in Maxie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Loretta Johnson of Crowley; one daughter, Gillian Larsen of Crowley; one brother, Larry Johnson of Canton, Mississippi; one sister, Sandra Curtis of Philadelphia, Mississippi; and three grandchildren, Caleb Larsen, Nathanael Larsen, and Neiel Larsen.
Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. E.L. Johnson; and his son-in-law, Cai Ole Larsen.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Milton Joseph Breaux

A Celebration of Life will be held at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m.

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‘Coffee With the Sheriff’ Saturday

Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson will host “Coffee with the Sheriff” on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Gautreaux’s Donuts in ...

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Medical marijuana

Dr. Geoffrey Mire, one of only about 100 Louisiana doctors certified to recommend medical marijuana to their patients, said he ...

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APTC re-elects officers

Officers of the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission were re-elected by acclimation during the January meeting. Fran Bihm will continue to serve ...

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Rayne High trio earns All-State honorable mention selections

RAYNE - After a three-win season in 2018, the expectations weren’t especially high for the Rayne Wolves during their 2019 prep football campaign.
And rightfully so.
The Wolves were breaking in a first-year head coach and were starting a ton of underclassmen in a tough district in Class 4A.
The Wolves took the underdog role to heart and rose to the occasion, shocking many by not only winning six regular-season games, but the District 4-4A title in Coach Kaine Guidry’s first season at the helm of his alma mater.
While the Wolves were young across the board, it was a trio of seniors that led the way and were recently recognized for their efforts when the Louisiana Sports Writers Association released its Class 4-A All-State Team.
Jamarcus Monroe, Brandon Auguillard and Ron Roberts, all two-way players for the Wolves, were named to the squad as honorable mentions.
Monroe was a first-team All-District selection on both sides of the ball.
At running back, Monroe racked up 720 yards and 10 touchdowns on 134 carries. He also hauled in 12 passes for another 202 yards and a pair of scores.
On the defensive side, Monroe was a leader at linebacker where he recorded 57 tackles (33 solo), eight tackles for a loss, two sacks and three pass breakups. He added a pair of interceptions and four forced fumbles.
Auguillard was also an All-District first-team selection on both sides of the ball as a lineman.
Roberts made the 4-4A All-District first-team on the defensive line as well where he recorded 62 tackles (40 solo), 17 tackles for a loss and four sacks. He added six forced fumbles and two pass breakups.
Roberts was a second-team selection on offense by the league’s coaches at running back. He totaled 650 yards and four touchdowns on 167 carriers and had nine receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown.
The headliners on the LSWA Class 4A All-State team were Lakeshore quarterback Christian Westcott and Neville defensive back Andrew Cagle.
Westcott was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player and Westcott was the Defensive MVP.

Rayne High Roundball action

RAYNE - The Lady Wolves began their district basketball season on a down note as they dropped a 74-41 home loss to Washington-Marion.
The Indians pulled ahead 31-11 at the half and never gave the Lady Wolves to get back in the ballgame for their district opener.
Leading Rayne scorers was Braille Washington with 30 points.
Finishing up the Rayne points were Paige Figaro with six, Halle Young at four and a free throw by Nae Francis.
In other district action, Rayne High was scheduled to host Eunice this week, followed by a road contest on Friday at North Vermilion and a home game on Tuesday playing host to LaGrange High School.
The Wolves are schedule to begin district this week with their district opener against Eunice High, followed by a road contest on Friday at North Vermilion.
During a intra-parish rivalry on Friday, the Wolves captured a 47-35 win over Crowley High as they prepare for district play.
In their win over Crowley, Leon Smith top Rayne scorers with 16 points, followed by Lance Smith with a dozen. Completing Rayne points during the win were Antonio Cormier with 10 points, four by Rico Price, a bucket by Tayshaun Colomb and Desmond Mouton and a free throw by Don Charles.

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