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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

This weekend clergy from Rome will hear the case for Charlene Richard to be considered for sainthood.  Charlene Richard, known affectionately as “The Little Cajun Saint,” was an Acadia Parish middle school student and athlete who died at the age of twelve in 1959, just two weeks after being diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia– whichRead more

Trade program helps Louisiana small businesses with export development BATON ROUGE, La. — The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded Louisiana $200,000 for grants to small businesses seeking to market goods and services to foreign customers. Grants in the State Trade Expansion Program, or STEP, are designed to help small businesses gain the information andRead more

Halloween is just days away and we’re all making plans for a spooktacular time for trick-or-treating in Acadia Parish. Here are the times for trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed events across the parish. Let us know if you have any additional events that we may have missed and we will add to the list! Church Point OctoberRead more

Networking never stops in Acadiana. From Christmas parties to Mardi Gras parades, Crawfish boils to festival season, there is always an opportunity to network. Whether you are looking for a job or a new client, networking the right way will increase your chances of success. Utilize these helpful tips to get the most out ofRead more

Crowley Post-Signal Notre Dame coach Lewis Cook has racked up quite a few accolades during his 33- year head coaching career, including last summer’s induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Now, he is in the running for yet another honor. And another big one, at that. The NFL recently announced the high schoolRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Rice have begun planning for their annual Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner in honor of the farmers who make such a large contribution to the culture and the economy of Acadia Parish.  The event will take place on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the International Rice Festival Building inRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Iota Business Mixer on January 10th at Le Museé. Here, you will be able to multi-task in the best possible way: unwind at the end of your workday and strengthen professional relationships at the same time. The Iota Business Mixer is open to theRead more

Brookshire Grocery, the parent company of Super 1 Foods, says they have helped to feed more than 18,000 families as part of their 37th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive.  Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, and FRESH by Brookshire stores in nearly 150 communities participated in the drive which took place between October 31 and DecemberRead more

BUSINESS WIRE First National Bank of Louisiana and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will award $18,200 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Crowley Main Street and Empowering the Community for Excellence (ETCFE). Local dignitaries will join bank representatives in awarding the funds at a check presentation at noon Thursday, NovemberRead more