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Though not directed toward the proposed budget itself, comments on the city council’s handling of the adoption process were voiced during Tuesday’s special meeting. Lee Lawrence read two letters–one from himself and one from Amy Thibodeaux, president and CEO of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce–criticizing the council’s actions. Prefacing that he was speaking “asRead more

Over the past month, the two hurricanes Laura and Delta rocked Southwest Louisiana. These massive storms have caused extensive damages to both businesses and residents, and their effects will be felt for months ahead. Thankfully, there are those who are coming to the aid of people living in this area. The Small Business Administration (SBA)Read more

As with so many events throughout the country, as well as the world, our Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Finally, after months of waiting, we are happy to announce the new date for the event! The biggest event of the year for our Chamber willRead more

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is proud to welcome interventional cardiologist Dr. Riaz Rahman to its team of expert cardiologists in Jennings. Dr. Rahman is now seeing patients at the CIS Jennings clinic at 422 Kade Drive, Suite 1. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Rahman graduated with honors when earning his medical degreeRead more

2020 Halloween Times in Acadia Parish It’s time to get SPOOKY! But a SAFE spooky! As the COVID-19 pandemic influences all of our daily lives, thankfully a tradition many of us enjoy is still able to continue: trick or treating on Halloween night! On September 25, Acadia Parish Police Jury  President Chance Henry confirmed thatRead more

The Board of Directors of Le Vieux Presbytere Museum is pleased to announce that it is hosting an Open House at the museum from 10:00 AM until 12 noon (PM) on Saturday, October 10, 2020. This event is free and open to the public and especially welcomes families, student, and educators to view which teach aboutRead more

Along with the businesses that it represents, the Crowley Main Street Program has struggled with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their events, the Rice City Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show, had to be cancelled in April. “And Witchy Way, that probably won’t happen because of the scale of the event,” MainRead more

Acadia Parish has officially fallen under 5 percent COVID-19 positivity over the past two consecutive weeks, making the parish eligible to reopen bars under Phase 3 guidelines. In line with Phase 3, Acadia Parish Police Jury President Chance Henry, has formally “opted-in” to have bars and other Class AG permit holders re-open immediately while followingRead more

As September comes to Louisiana, things begin to pick up. Schools have opened, football teams have begun their seasons, and (fingers crossed) cool fronts are heading our way. For our state, and specifically us in Acadia Parish, the month also is important as the celebration of one of our most influential crops: rice! That’s right!Read more

Though every parish and county has an assessor, ours here in Acadia Parish deserves special recognition! James, or Jimbo as he is more commonly known, Petitjean has been the Acadia Parish Assessor since 2013. He is not, by any means a stranger to public office. A lifelong resident of Rayne, he was appointed Rayne’s firstRead more