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STEVE BANDY, MANAGING EDITOR CROWLEY Though legislators did not close the state’s looming fiscal shortfall by a single penny, neither Rep. John Stefanski nor Rep. Bob Hensgens feel that the recently ended special session was a complete failure. Stefanski of Crowley and Hensgens of Gueydan, both Republicans, addressed Friday morning’s Business Over Breakfast event sponsoredRead more

“LED’s CEO Roundtable program is a key tool to ensure that our growing small businesses have access to the support they need,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said. “As a former small business owner, I have witnessed first-hand the many trials, learning opportunities, and rewards that come with the launch and operation of a business. TheRead more

Eight Winn-Dixie locations in south Louisiana will no longer be Winn-Dixie stores according to this recent article by KPEL. The Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) and Southeastern Grocers announced Thursday The eight stores–seven of which are in Acadiana–will soon become part of the Super 1 Foods brand. The locations undergoing the identity change include Winn-Dixie storesRead more

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce is among a coalition of chambers of commerce, business associations and other groups backing the “Louisiana Checkbook,” a proposed website that would track government spending across the state of Louisiana. The proposal is high on the agenda of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. The Crowley Chamber joins moreRead more

In conjunction with the Crowley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet, nominations are being sought for annual award honorees. Every year, the Chamber asks local businesses, as well as 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 Youth AwardsRead more

Farming is an intricate part of the economic force that drives Acadia Parish, established as a agricultural community and home of the International Rice Festival. Local farmers are the backbone of the area and deserve much thanks and appreciation. With the help of title sponsor Supreme Rice, a crowd of over 500 farmers, local communityRead more

The 24th class of the Leadership EXCEL program kicked off a new year with a two-day retreat held at the First United Methodist Church of Crowley on Thursday, January 18th & Friday, January 19th. Twenty participants from the parishes of Acadia and Jeff Davis were previously chosen to participate in the year-long program. Advisory BoardRead more

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Rice would like to invite you to our annual Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner in honor of the farmers who make such a large contribution to the culture and economy of Acadia Parish.  This year’s banquet will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the International Rice Festival BuildingRead 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