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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

For those of us living along the Gulf Coast, hurricane season is a yearly issue, with new updates of possible storms and getting ready for the weather. The Weather Channel stated that the 2021 season generated 21 named storms, the third most for any Atlantic hurricane season, behind only 2020’s record 30 storms and 2005’sRead 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

CROWLEY, La. – Supreme Rice, one of the largest rice-milling operations in Louisiana, is investing $16.2 million to develop parboil facilities in Crowley and Mermentau for a new line of ready-to-eat products. The expansion will create 20 direct new jobs, and LED estimates the project will result in 79 indirect jobs, for a total ofRead 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

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce that First National Bank of Louisiana has been chosen as the 2022 Business of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. On April 1, 1924, First National Bank of Crowley opened its doors for business. First National Bank isRead more

The 2022 Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony is slated for Wednesday, May 4th at the Grand Opera House of the South. This event wraps up the Acadia Parish Chamber’s year while honoring Business of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year and Outstanding Young Citizens from each high school in Acadia Parish. TheseRead more

The Crowley Main Street Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Callie Zaunbrecher as the Executive Director of the downtown revitalization program. Her first day in the position will be Monday, April 18. Callie, who has been working at First National Bank of Louisiana in Crowley as an electronic banking specialist for the pastRead more

CROWLEY – A familiar face is leading South Louisiana Community College’s Acadian Campus as campus director. As the campus director, Mary Morrison will have oversight of campus operations and act as a liaison for new and continuing students, as well as local officials, community organizations, the K-12 school system, and the community at large.  Morrison,Read more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Board of Directors named Megan Malmay Duhon President & CEO of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce effective March 1, 2022. Duhon has served as Interim President & CEO since December 2021.  Duhon was hired on with the former Crowley Chamber of Commerce in August ofRead more