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Newspaper The Rayne Acadian-Tribune is the oldest weekly newspaper in Acadia Parish. It was purchased by W.W. In 1904, James L.

The first newspaper published in Acadia Parish was The Rayne Signal, begun on March 13, 1886. Duson in Sept. 1, 1886 and later converted to a daily newspaper and moved to Crowley. Other predecessors were The Acadia Sentinel, begun Sept. 14, 1886; The Ranger, published from 1891 to 1894; The Acadia Herald, begun in 1894. Craig purchased the Rayne Tribune and it remained in the Craig family until th

e early 1950s when it was combined with The Acadian. Myrta Fair Craig served as the publisher from 1924 until her death in 1994. The Rayne-Acadian Tribune was the first newspaper acquired by Louisiana State Newspapers in 1963. Rayne is known as the Frog Capital of the World and the Louisiana City of Murals. The newspaper office is located at 108 North Adams Avenue and is published every Thursday. The mailing address is 108 North Adams Ave., Rayne, LA 70578. Main telephone number is (337)-334-3186, and fax is (337)-334-8474.

04/15/2026

Come out Saturday and see the new murals to be unveiled throughout the city!

01/21/2026

Mark your calendar for Saturday!!!!

01/16/2026

Mark you calendar!!!

01/05/2026

1ST BABY CONTEST
Rayne is anticipating its first baby for 2026 during the Rayne Acadian-Tribune’s annual “First Baby” contest. The first baby born of a married couple having a Rayne address, will be welcomed with many gifts provided by a number of local sponsors/businesses. Parents and/or family members are asked to contact The Rayne Acadian-Tribune (337-334-3186) once their baby is born to possibly qualify for the many prizes to be awarded by local businesses and merchants.

01/01/2026

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12/31/2025

Hope everyone enjoyed a Merry Christmas and will have a wonderful and safe New Year!
Rayne has been nominated in the Parade Magazine's “America’s Favorite Small Town” contest. Everyone can vote daily until “Early Spring.” A final voting date has not yet been released. I just wanted to send a little nudge for everyone to vote daily. and please share with everyone you know.
The leaderboard changes daily, but right now, Rayne is in third place in the nation!!!
Rayne, Mamou, and Grand Coteau are the only Acadiana towns currently in the competition, so let's get those daily votes done for the Frog Capital!!!
Here’s more information:
America’s Favorite Small Towns
It’s a really big deal if Rayne wins. Parade Magazine prints a large story promoting Rayne, gives us stickers and signage to promote the win, and their team comes to Rayne for July 4th and throws a huge block party! We’d love to bring this honor to Acadiana so get those votes in on a daily basis!

12/12/2025

Sneak peek of one of the Christmas trees and new displays at the Bernard-Bertrand House for the Tour of Homes on Saturday. Get your ticket soon in time for the tour on Saturday, December 13 between 4-9 pm. Tickets are available at newspaper office and city hall in addition to tour locations.

12/10/2025

Sneak peek of the all new displays at the Bernard-Bertrand House for the upcoming Tour of Homes!!! Get your ticket soon in time for the tour on Saturday, December 13 between 4-9 pm. Tickets are available at newspaper office and city hall in addition to tour locations.

12/07/2025

Sneak peek of the all new displays at the Bernard-Bertrand House for the upcoming Tour of Homes!!! Get your ticket soon in time for the tour on Saturday, December 13 between 4-9 pm.

Address

108 N Adams Avenue
Rayne, LA
70578

Telephone

+13373343186

Website

http://www.raynetoday.com/

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