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ARLINGTON, VA – This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the act of Congress that designated September as National Rice Month (NRM), a month-long celebration of U.S.-grown rice honoring the more than 125,000 individuals responsible for producing, milling, handling, and processing this top quality, nutritious, and sustainable crop, including thousands of family farms that contributeRead more

Windows are installed, construction crews have begun laying down floors, and in between the rain showers of South Louisiana the parking lot has been poured. Fezzo’s Crowley is currently slated to open early November. Every day we see more progress and get so excited for this location to continue developing in the Crowley community! Also,Read more

By LouisianaTravel.com Staff- From antiques and museums to historic opera houses and Cajun food, get ready to explore a simpler side of Louisiana. 1. Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway This driving trail is part of the Louisiana Trails & Byways initiative and the Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway is among the top trails for music lovers and those looking for a cultural experienceRead more

Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, 205 Rue Iry Lejeune in Church Point invites you to hear close relatives of the late T. C. Cary speak at 11am on Saturday, August 27 about her life of service to Church Point, particularly as a leader of the Cajun Ladies. This event opens our latest seasonal exhibit of CajunRead more

Starting a business is a demanding but rewarding undertaking. There is so much to think about, from robust planning, market research, and acquiring knowledge in areas you never thought of before. To be a successful entrepreneur, you want to make sure you prepare thoroughly before launching your business. In this article, we focus on fiveRead more

BATON ROUGE, La. —  The recruitment process has started for LED’s  SEBD Roundtables, the innovative peer-to-peer learning program that brings small and emerging business leaders together for a yearlong experience of collaborative learning, problem solving and professional development. SEBD Roundtables is based on the PeerSpectives™ Roundtable System developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation and consideredRead more

2022-2023 Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants provide matching funds to encourage the revitalization of historic downtown commercial properties in designated Louisiana Main Street districts. The Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants serve as an effort to promote community revitalization and stimulate economic growth and vitality, in addition to enriching cultural tourism.Read more

Twelve chefs will compete for king or queen of Louisiana seafood in the state’s 15th annual Seafood Cook-Off in June, the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board announced Wednesday at a news conference. The cook-off will take place June 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. This is the fifth year the eventRead more

IOTA – Named for a family that has always been and remains influential in the area, the Town of Iota officially opened its first community park in ceremonies Sunday afternoon. Foret Park, located on First Street near the volunteer fire department, includes two sets of playground equipment, a basketball court, a quarter-mile walking track, threeRead more

LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana State University at Eunice and Ochsner Lafayette General announce a contribution of nearly $700,000 towards expansion in LSUE’s Allied Health programs, the two groups unveiled on Wednesday. This is the latest in a continued partnership which has seen the healthcare system commit more than $6 million of support towards LSU EuniceRead more