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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

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

LAFAYETTE – SkillUp, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping displaced workers land in-demand jobs in high-growth industries, has awarded their first nationally-competitive grant of up to $100,000 to South Louisiana Community College. This grant is designed to aid low-income students as they navigate the road to workforce readiness. The SkillUp Coalition launched its first statewideRead more

The 27th class of the Leadership EXCEL program kicked off a new year with a retreat held at the First Baptist of Crowley on Thursday, January20th. Nineteen participants from the parishes of Acadia and Jeff Davis were previously chosen to participate in the year-long program. Advisory Board Chairman, Jeremy Leleux, welcomed the new class. “TheRead more

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2020-21 year.  The 26th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at Grand Opera House of the South on Wednesday, November 17 for a reception and graduation ceremony. The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduation where graduates, sponsors, and families ofRead more

The first week in a new job is always a big deal, and no one knows that better than Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director for Louisiana’s Broadband Development and Connectivity. As the first in this position, it falls onto his shoulders to help coordinate the state’s efforts in addressing challenges in broadband accessibility and affordability. AndRead 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

CAJUN TRADITIONS ANNOUNCES NEW MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY IN CHURCH POINT
Company will invest $2.85 million to reconfigure vacant Church Point facility for meat production

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