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Yesterday, South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) celebrated the completion of its “Legacy in Caring in the Home and Community” project with the unveiling of the final Home Health Training Lab on the Crowley Campus. The cutting-edge lab is the result of a collaboration between the college, LHC Group and the Myers Family Foundation. The HomeRead more

A longtime Acadia Parish educator and Crowley resident is a finalist in KLFY’s Remarkable Women campaign. Following are excepts from Proctor’s interview with news anchor Darla Montgomery: Dr. Ezora Proctor, much like the women in the movie “Hidden Figures,” based on their real-life accomplishments, grew up during segregation, was educated and sophisticated. These women notRead more

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is excited to announce the upcoming Crowley Campus Career Fair, hosted by SLCC Career Services. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be held at the Crowley Campus.  The career fair is open to all students and the public, providingRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development announces the resignation of Megan Malmay Duhon who will step down as CEO on January 31, 2024. Duhon has accepted the position of Director of Economic Development at One Acadiana, the region’s economic development organization, where she will continue to work for a better Acadia ParishRead more

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2023 year.  The 28th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at The Ballroom of the Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley on Wednesday, November 8th for a reception and graduation ceremony. The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduationRead more

Patti and Lee Lawrence are recipients of the 2023 Leaders in Philanthropy Award for Acadia Parish. With family roots in Charleston, South Carolina, Patti’s career started in Greenville in broadcasting and then worked on the staff of Senator Storm Thurmond in Washington.She subsequently had an executive position in the Department of Commerce, working with World’sRead more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in 46 Louisiana parishes and neighboring counties in Mississippi are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Jeffrey Lusk of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary parishes thatRead more

2023 Summertime in Acadia Parish It’s time to have FUN! If you’d like to add an event, email us at info@AcadiaParishChamber.org Here are the summer activities throughout Acadia Parish: Full list of July events at the Acadia Parish Libraries across the Parish Full list of August events at the Acadia Parish Libraries across the ParishRead more

Sandy and Wayne Melancon are the recipients of the 2022 Leaders In Philanthropy Award for Acadia Parish. Sandy and Wayne were both born and raised in St. Martin Parish and graduated from St. Martinville High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Wayne is a retires engineer, and Sandy is a retired high school teacherRead more

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2022 year.  The 27th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at The New Fezzo’s of Crowley on Wednesday, November 9th for a reception and graduation ceremony. The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduation where graduates, sponsors, and families of theRead more