Blog

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2022 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. 2022 Leadership EXCEL Class: Alisha Babin – Landmark of Rayne, Rayne Ashley LeblancRead more

Are you interested in tasting delicious food from some of Crowley’s favorite restaurants? Well join in for the 12th Annual Taste of Crowley! The Taste of Crowley 2020, presented by Supreme Rice and hosted by Crowley Main Street, will feature samples of tasty foods from your favorite restaurants located in Crowley. Unfortunately tickets will beRead more

Though not directed toward the proposed budget itself, comments on the city council’s handling of the adoption process were voiced during Tuesday’s special meeting. Lee Lawrence read two letters–one from himself and one from Amy Thibodeaux, president and CEO of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce–criticizing the council’s actions. Prefacing that he was speaking “asRead more

SWLA Center for Health Services is working to support our staff, patients and community in the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster adding to burden of the existing COVID-19 pandemic response. Hurricane Laura swept through our state and left a trail of wreckage. Both the Oberlin and Crowley locations were impacted and suffered minor damageRead more

Looking for a place to physically challenge yourself? Maybe finally achieve that New Year’s resolution? Look no further than CrossFit Unlimited located at 127 North Parkerson Avenue! This is the place where they look to develop a general and inclusive fitness, supported by measurable and observable results. Created by Greg Glassman over a few decades,Read more

Compass Behavioral Center of Crowley has reopened its doors offering inpatient services at 2021 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Ste. 3 announced Compass Health Founder & CEO Mark Cullen. The 16-bed, 24/7 inpatient psychiatric facility will add approximately 25 full-time jobs in the Acadia Parish community. “Last April, the building owner indicated they were open to CompassRead more

Chance Henry, Chairman Chance Henry is the owner of Keith Henry Insurance Agency, Inc. in Mermentau and has been a chamber member since 2016. He is a lifelong resident of the 5th ward of Acadia Parish and a proud graduate of Midland High School. After graduation, Chance started Bon Chance Crawfish catering company, which heRead more

Installing artificial turf and new lighting, along with various other upgrades at the Crowley Recreation Department complex received unanimous support from the City Council during a special meeting on the evening of June 25. The total estimated cost of the proposed GeoSurfaces (artificial turf company) contract to convert Crowley’s nine ballfields from natural turf, installRead more

ARLINGTON, VA – New chairs for USA Rice, The Rice Foundation, the USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA), and the USA Rice Merchants’ Association were elected by their respective Boards of Directors during annual meetings this week held via video conference calls.  All newly elected officers will assume their two-year posts on August 1. USA Rice’sRead more

Acadia Parish COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site Acadia Parish has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a mobile COVID-19 testing site in Crowley. Free, drive-thru tests will be performed in Crowley: Monday and Wednesday, July 13 and July 15 8 AM to 6 PM. Acadia Rice Arena. 159 Cherokee Drive. Crowley. LA. 70526Read more