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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

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

Members of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce have elected four new members to the 2019-20 Board of Directors and will be honored at the upcoming Acadia Parish Honors on May 1, 2019. Newly elected board members to serve a three year term beginning July 1, 2019, are Jeremiah Meck, Acadia-St. Landry Hospital; Heather LaBouve,Read more

The History of Super 1 Foods On Sept. 1, 1928, their Company founder Wood T. Brookshire opened a small grocery store on the courthouse square in downtown Tyler, Texas. W.T. Brookshire began with four employees in a small, 2,500-square-feet store. He laid a foundation of core values focused on incredible customer service, tenacity and competitiveRead more

Early voting began Nov. 24 and ends Dec. 1 for the December 8 election. You can vote every day during that time, except for Sunday, Nov. 25, at your parish registrar of voters from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find the address of your registrar, click here. In Acadia Parish, Early Voting is located at 568 NWRead more