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1997 was a banner year for banking in Louisiana. It was the year Louisiana returned to its community banking roots with the opening of The Bank, in Jennings and Iowa, the first new bank chartered in the State in 13 years. As it turns out, The Bank was on the leading edge of a growingRead more

Halloween is just days away and we’re all making plans for a spooktacular time for trick-or-treating in Acadia Parish. Here are the times for trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed events across the parish. Let us know if you have any additional events that we may have missed and we will add to the list! Church Point OctoberRead more

German immigrants founded the Roberts Cove community (about 20 minutes west of Lafayette, LA) in 1880. Their descendants started the Germanfest in 1995. The small community nestled in the heart of the Acadiana is where we celebrate our rich German heritage in Acadia Parish during the annual festival held during the first weekend of October. GermanRead more

Acadia Chamber Events Network & Strengthen Relationships | Learn from Business Leaders & Community Stakeholders September 4th – Acadian Ambulance Iota Sub-Station: Ribbon Cutting September 11th – Acadia Parish Candidate Forum September 13th – Acadia Quarterly Luncheon: Dr. Gary Wagner September 17th – Business Over Breakfast: Commissioner of Insurance Candidates September 19th – Rehab XcelRead more

Daniel Nugier, Chairman Daniel Nugier is a Real Estate Broker for Southwest Real Estate, LLC, which is part of The Southwest Group and has served as a member of the Realtors Commercial Alliance of Acadiana since 2016, serving as president in 2017. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, Nugier was general manager for LouisianaRead more

As summertime is in full swing, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce reminds local shoppers to remember to shop local businesses. “We’re in the last stretch of the summer holiday, and we’re encouraging shoppers to think about shopping local. So many people we talk to ask how they can get involved in the community, andRead more

Church Point Residents should bring shovels. Sandbags and sand will be provided free of charge. Limit three per door. Must show ID and reside in Church Point city limits. City barn will be open 7-11-19 from 8am-7pm 7-12-19 from 8am-7pm   Crowley Public Works Building, Starting Wednesday, July 10 at 8 a.m. 6 bags/driver’s licenseRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Dr. Eddie and Ann Palmer have been selected as the Business Person of the Year for 2019.  Originally from Tremont, Mississippi, Dr. Eddie and Ann Palmer have dedicated their lives to the studies of art, history, and storytelling.  The Palmer’s have been married for 52Read more

Grab your friends and family and head to Acadia Parish this Mardi Gras season! With traditional Courir de Mardi Gras celebrations, carnival rides, and plenty of parades to choose from– you are sure to find somewhere in Acadia Parish to ‘pass a good time, cher’! 2019 Courir de Mardi Gras de L’anse When: February 23rdRead more

LISA SOILEAUX, LSN STAFF WRITER After the city’s voters re-elected a clean sweep of incumbents, that same administration was officially sworn into office in recent ceremonies at the Civic Center Ballroom. City Judge Jim Cunningham administered the oaths of office to the city leaders. The ceremony opened with an invocation by Pastor Gene Lee ofRead more