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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

The Acadiana Planning Commission recently hosted a virtual Opportunity Zone Asset Mapping meeting for the Town of Church Point. Kade Jones with APC, “Why are we meeting?  The Acadiana Planning Commission serves the public sector in the planning and implantation of economic, community and transportation development throughout the region known as Acadiana, including the Louisiana parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette,Read more

Residents of nine parishes eligible for aid, additional approvals expected. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that FEMA approved his request for Individual Assistance for those in Acadia, Ouachita and Vermilion parishes that suffered damage in Hurricane Laura. This brings the total of approved parishes to nine; the governor’s request for another 14 parishes isRead more

CAJUN TRADITIONS ANNOUNCES NEW MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY IN CHURCH POINT
Company will invest $2.85 million to reconfigure vacant Church Point facility for meat production

Chance Henry, Chairman Chance Henry is the owner of Keith Henry Insurance Agency, Inc. in Mermentau and has been a chamber member since 2016. He is a lifelong resident of the 5th ward of Acadia Parish and a proud graduate of Midland High School. After graduation, Chance started Bon Chance Crawfish catering company, which heRead more

Members of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce have elected four new members to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors and will be honored at the upcoming Acadia Parish Honors, which due to COVID-19 has been postponed. Newly elected board members to serve a three year term beginning August 1, 2020, are Scott Lowry, Edward JonesRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2020 State of the Parish Address. Bringing together, Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson, Acadia Parish Police Jury President, Chance Henry, Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent Scott Richard; and the event will make an effort to inform local citizens of the progress of the areaRead more

In conjunction with the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet – Acadia Parish Honors, nominations are being sought for annual award honorees. The Chamber is asking local businesses, 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 YouthRead more

CROWLEY, La. – In advance of Congressional redistricting following the 2020 Census, the Lafayette and Lake Charles metro areas and surrounding parishes are uniting to promote the two regions’ shared values, culture, population, and vision as the Acadiana / Southwest La. Super-Region. Earlier this week, legislators from both regions gathered at the Grand Opera HouseRead more

Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization.   The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Rice have begun planning for their annual Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner in honor of theRead more