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Although Lafayette is a bustling city we like to believe we’re a small town where, if we don’t all know each other, we know of each other. Jezebel Lobelia may be the exception that proves the rule. Although Jezebel is known nationwide, it’s possible you’ve never even heard of her. From her home studio here in Lafayette, Jezebel LobeliaRead 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

Article and photos by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News Church Point’s newly elected officials were sworn in December 20th at the Church Point Community Center. Pictured, from left, are Patrick O’Pry, Ward 3 Alderman, Police Chief Dale Thibodeaux, Mayor Ryan “Spanky” Meche, Nelson “Kim” Cormier, Ward 2 Alderman, Errol “Slu” Comeaux, Ward 5 Alderman, who wasRead more

LISA SOILEAUX, LSN STAFF WRITER After the city’s voters re-elected a clean sweep of incumbents, that same administration was officially sworn into office in recent ceremonies at the Civic Center Ballroom. City Judge Jim Cunningham administered the oaths of office to the city leaders. The ceremony opened with an invocation by Pastor Gene Lee ofRead more

The 2018 City of Crowley Inauguration Ceremony was held this afternoon in the Crowley Council Chambers on the second floor of the Criminal Justice Center. Over 15o citizens were in attendance. The following are the City of Crowley officers sworn in: Mayor Timothy “Tim” Monceaux Alderman-at-Large Steven Premeaux Alderman Jeff Cavel (Ward 1, Division A)Read more

By Chris Christoff​, co-founder of MonsterInsights   It’s about time for New Year’s resolutions to start popping up again. As 2018 comes to a close, how many of your resolutions did you complete from the start of the year? If your answer is “not many” or “none,” perhaps it’s time to start thinking about how you can reach your business and personalRead more

December 12, 2018 Article by Jamison Cruce, USA Rice WASHINGTON, DC – The 2018 Farm Bill, known formally as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, H.R. 2, and its accompanying conference report of resolved differences between the House and Senate versions is in the final stretch to becoming law. The Farm Bill conference report was officiallyRead more

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish and Jeff Davis Chambers of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2019 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. Alisha Babin, Camelot Place Christi Batiste, JD Bank Shelia Charles, SLCC-Acadian Campus Buffina Crochet, HamptonRead more