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Acadia Parish draws visitors year-round with its colorful brand of south Louisiana culture, but here in the heart of the Cajun Harvest Country, things really come to life in the fall. Mild, sunny days and balmy evenings inspire locals and guests to gather outside for events that keep toes tapping and lips smacking. It’s here you’llRead more

Church Point proudly invites you to each of the many events our townspeople have planned to celebrate our Cajun culture and heritage as part of Le Grand Réveil in Acadiana. Please join us at the following events on Saturday, October 8, and help us welcome a delegation of public officials from our twin city, ChurchRead more

United Way of Acadiana announced its selection of 11 honorees for the 2022 Women Who Mean Business Awards presented by Home Bank. The honorees were selected as finalists out of more than 100 nominations submitted from UWA’s service areas of Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes. The women will be recognized during a ceremonyRead more

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