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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

We are excited to announce the groundbreaking for a new subdivision in the town of Duson! On Thursday, September 24 at 8:30 AM there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cane Place Subdivision. It will be located across the street from Duson City Hall, making it an ideal location for the town. TheRead more

“We’ve got a Crowley team ready to go and they are prepared to hit the ground running.” Blaine Boudreaux, President of The Bank, announces the opening of their newest and seventh location. “Our opening in Crowley is a combination of The Bank’s long plan of expansion and a strong desire to be part of theRead 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

SWLA Center for Health Services is working to support our staff, patients and community in the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster adding to burden of the existing COVID-19 pandemic response. Hurricane Laura swept through our state and left a trail of wreckage. Both the Oberlin and Crowley locations were impacted and suffered minor damageRead more