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Leadership EXCEL’s 24th class attended this year’s third session on Wednesday, March 21st, focusing on Education & Workforce Development. The morning portion began at James Ward Elementary, where Pre-K through 2nd grade demonstrated their “Leader In Me” Program, which allows children to make decisions and set goals on what they want to accomplish throughout theRead more

Blue vs Green Trash cans dominated the discussion at Friday’s State of the Community. Held this year at The Town Club, the luncheon saw a capacity crowd turn out to hear Sheriff K.P. Gibson, School Superintendent John Bourque and Police Jury President David Savoy speak on the progress of their respective offices over the pastRead more

Rayne Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24th @ 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Maboules Park Egg hunt for ages 8 and under will be held in baseball field (Ages 0-4 and 5-8) There will be separate games for kids 9-12 years old. BOTH egg hunts and games include bicycles and possible prize!!! Contests forRead more

Preparations are well underway, and the Crowley Chamber of Commerce is again excited to host the upcoming State of the Community Address on Friday, March 23, 2018.  Bringing together Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent, John Bourque; Acadia Parish Police Jury President, David Savoy; and Acadia Parish Sheriff, K.P. Gibson. As part of our business advocacyRead more

THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy Officials are hoping that the extension of Frontage Road in Duson will open up economic development that will benefit both the town and Acadia Parish. Ground-breaking ceremonies were held on the afternoon of Friday, March 16 at the end of the current roadbed to mark the start of construction. “Hopefully, weather permitting,Read more

“LED’s CEO Roundtable program is a key tool to ensure that our growing small businesses have access to the support they need,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said. “As a former small business owner, I have witnessed first-hand the many trials, learning opportunities, and rewards that come with the launch and operation of a business. TheRead more

Eight Winn-Dixie locations in south Louisiana will no longer be Winn-Dixie stores according to this recent article by KPEL. The Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) and Southeastern Grocers announced Thursday The eight stores–seven of which are in Acadiana–will soon become part of the Super 1 Foods brand. The locations undergoing the identity change include Winn-Dixie storesRead more

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce is among a coalition of chambers of commerce, business associations and other groups backing the “Louisiana Checkbook,” a proposed website that would track government spending across the state of Louisiana. The proposal is high on the agenda of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. The Crowley Chamber joins moreRead more

In conjunction with the Crowley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet, nominations are being sought for annual award honorees. Every year, the Chamber asks local businesses, as well as clubs and organizations, to nominate an Outstanding Business Person (or Business) of the Year and a Humanitarian of the Year. In addition, nominations for Outstanding Youth AwardsRead more

Farming is an intricate part of the economic force that drives Acadia Parish, established as a agricultural community and home of the International Rice Festival. Local farmers are the backbone of the area and deserve much thanks and appreciation. With the help of title sponsor Supreme Rice, a crowd of over 500 farmers, local communityRead more