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CHURCH POINT – Stemming from the “Investing in Opportunity Act”, a $7.7 billion bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening economically depressed areas across the United States, opportunity zones offer deferred capital gains taxes and significant tax incentives to those who invest in low-income communities. Among the 150 zones designated in the State of Louisiana is Church Point. WithRead more

Kathryn Shea Duncan is a proud, life-long resident of Crowley, Louisiana. She attended St. Michael Elementary School and then graduated from Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish in 2014. After high school, she received a full academic scholarship to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science inRead more

New leaves. Same roots. Lafayette, La. — Lafayette Schools Credit Union has proudly served local educators and their families since 1954. Today, they continue that legacy of service with a new name. Lafayette Schools Credit Union is now Meritus Credit Union. “Changing our name is the first step in a series of strategic decisions designed toRead more

Located in the heart of our historic district, Frosto has been an iconic piece of Crowley’s hospitality industry since its inception in 1956. Helen Lafosse began Frosto with the intent on serving a quality product, and today that commitment of quality is carried on by the third generation of family members. Frosto is widely knownRead more

Rooted in the Rice Capitol of America, Falcon Rice Mill has been a thriving family-owned business for many decades. Since being founded in 1942 by Edward and Evelyn Falcon, the Falcon family has been milling quality rice products that are shared on dinner tables across the country. They are one of the oldest running riceRead more

Members of the Crowley Chamber of Commerce have elected three new members to the 2018-19 Board of Directors and will be honored at the upcoming Annual Banquet on May 10, 2018. Newly elected board members to serve a three year term beginning July 1, 2018 are Glenn Dailey, Acadia General Hospital; Kelli Dore, Lamm FamilyRead more

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Supreme Rice as the 2018 Business of the Year due to their tremendous contributions to the local economy of Acadia Parish and the surrounding areas as well as their dedication to the farmers & communities they serve. In 1936, Joseph Dore formed the Supreme Rice MillRead more

Burger King of Rayne, operated by GPS Hospitality, opened their doors to a beautiful new remodeled restaurant on Tuesday, January 9! The community was invited in to experience the new feel as well as stay and enjoy lunch. The Burger King Rayne staff greeted everyone with warm smiles. Those in attendance were treated to aRead more

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) is seeking participants for its inaugural South Louisiana Giving Day on Thursday, May 10, 2018 beginning at midnight. South Louisiana Giving Day is a 24-hour online, fundraising event to grow philanthropy throughout South Louisiana. The goal is to inspire the community to come together for a 24-hour period to contributeRead more

We’ve been getting a lot of calls and questions about the construction progress happening on Highway 90 near Southwind. It’s another one of our awesome members growing! That’s right! SWLA Center for Health Services is constructing a new facility on Highway 90. SWLA Center for Health Services is a non-profit organization that has been servingRead more