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Guests were invited to enjoy the annual Christmas Concert presented by the Mire Elementary School Band, under the direction of James Balkenhol, on Friday, Dec. 16, in the school’s gym. Other events and programs were also presented by different age groups for all to enjoy as the school prepared for the Christmas Holiday break.
THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
Jack Montoucet, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was guest speaker for the Tuesday meeting of the Crowley Lions Club. Montoucet outlined a number of improvements initiated during his seven years at the helm of the department.
CROWLEY - After a stint as a state representative, Jack Montoucet has served seven years as the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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A new U.S. Flag was donated to Branch Volunteer Fire Department by members of the Woodmen of the World Old Hickory Camp 31 in Rayne. In attendance for the presentation were, front row, from left, Jerry Peoples, Mathieu Besse, Dave Watt (kneeling), Keith Cahanin (WOW member), Garrett Frederick (WoodmenLife member), Eurella Cahanin (WOW President), Tammy David-Watt, Courtney Thibodeaux and Casey Vidrine; back row, BVFD members Jacob Richard, Koty Kirsh, Chonda Besse, Kaynon Bellard and Troy Thibodeaux.
December 12
• Ronald Mouton, Rayne: Booked by Rayne P.D. for misdemeanor domestic abuse battery.
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Crowley Police Officer Josh McCrory was not injured when he crashed his police unit Tuesday morning in Rayne. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said the officer was on his way to Crowley when he exited Interstate 10 at exit 87 due to the extreme congestion on the Interstate. Witnesses said the officer did not have his emergency lights or siren on and failed to yield to traffic on The Boulevard. The Rayne Police Department is investigating. Broussard said McCrory will be required to attend a defensive driving school. There were no serious injuries reported in the crash.
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