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Acadia Parish women join celebration of NAUW’s centennial anniversary
Washington D.C. is the place for a gala celebration from August 2 – 8, as the 67th National Convention will take place to commemorate the 100 years of service for the organization. The convention w...
Jul 28, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board met on July 14 at the Crowley Chamber of Commerce to set their agenda for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. In attendance were, Jilll Habetz, Habetz Builders; Katie Chiasson, Cleco, program originator; Allison Clarke, former Board Chairperson; Peggy Sandidge, program coordinator; and Cynthia Hoffpauir, CEO Jeff Davis Business Allinace. Standing are Mike Goss, Acadia Parish Tax Assessor’s Office; Kayla Link, CEO Crowley Chamber of Commerce; Taylor Gray, JohnPac; Robbie Trahan, Falcon Rice Mill, Treasuer; Sherrie Lewis, Lewis Architecture; Jim Lyons Jr., Board Chairperson, First National Bank; Joy Huval, Edward Jones; Mary Richard, Secretary 911 Office; Sherry LeGros, St. Martin Bank; and Troy Breaux, Soileau and Breaux.
Leadership EXCEL planning upcoming year, New members welcomed
The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board met on July 14 at the Crowley Chamber of Commerce Office to plan the 2010-2011 agenda. The class begins with the first day of orientation on September 22, follow...
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Louisiana State Newspapers Online Director Tom Coleman, left, was guest speaker for a meeting of the Crowley Kiwanis Club Thursday at the Rice Palace. Coleman, a 30-year veteran in the media business outlined the evolution of the web into the newspaper industry and also briefed members on the new AcadiaParishToday website that was launched two weeks ago. With Coleman is Kiwanis President Dr. Todd Touchet.
La. State Newspapers Online Director Tom Coleman speaks at the Kiwanis Club
Louisiana State Newspapers Online Director Tom Coleman, left, was guest speaker for a meeting of the Crowley Kiwanis Club Thursday at the Rice Palace. Coleman, a 30-year veteran in the media busine...
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Business After Hours Thursday night, Chamber spotlights Crowley Therapy Group
CROWLEY - The Crowley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an upcoming Business After Hours event at Crowley Therapy Group. The event will be held Thursday, July 29, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., at...
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Crowley first responders work the scene of a collision between a gray Chevy Cavalier and a Honda Accord early Monday afternoon at the corner of Oddfellows Rd. and Parkerson Ave. Nobody was injured in the collision and the scene was cleared out quickly.
Wreck on Parkerson

Jul 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Crowley Chamber of Commerce returned from their planning summit on Friday. During the summit, chamber members set goals and brainstorm about how each member can contribute during the upcoming year. Present were, front row from left, Pat Miers, Acadiana Technical College-Acadian Campus; Kayla Link, Chamber President; Kim Bernard, E.L. Habetz Builders; and Melinda Malmay Standing are St. Martin Bank Trey Signorelli, Edward Jones; Danny Nugier, The Southwest Group; John Morgan, Louisiana Rice Mill; Michael Hensgens, G&H Seed Company and Outdoor Store; Board Chairman Bryan Francis, FDF; and Chad Monceaux, Crowley Professional Firefighters Local #1442
Crowley chamber holds planning summit
Members of the Crowley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Wednesday, July 21, 2010 for their annual planning summit. The group assembles at the start of each fiscal year for an extended mee...
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Mystery shopping scam goes after Crowley resident
CROWLEY - Crowley resident Valon Martin Phillips knew something was up when she received a check via UPS yesterday from Roy E. and Bernyce Goldstein out of Wellington, Fla. At about noon, she open...
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Tattoos an art form
EUNICE - Thomas Echols told Eunice Rotarians Wednesday that he and business partner Tory Williamson are hoping to change and improve public perceptions of tattooing. “I’ve worked in the tattoo indu...
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Demon Victory Tour
LAFAYETTE – The Demon Victory Tour, featuring Northwestern State coaches and athletic staff, will make its Acadiana-area stop Thursday at 6 p.m. at the home of Dan and Mary Beth McDonald in Youngsv...
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Firetruck dedicated
ABBEVILLE - There are many buildings in Vermilion Parish named after people. A majority of them, if not all of them, are named after someone who is deceased. On Tuesday, Vernice Leger saw his name ...
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SUBMITTED PHOTO LSU Eunice professor Malcolm Vidrine wrote a book called ‘The Cajun Prairie: A Natural History.” The cajun prairie stretches from Lake Charles to New Iberia and up to Villle Platte.
LSU-E professor pens book on Cajun prairie
EUNICE - Louisiana State University Eunice professor of biology Malcolm Vidrine has announced the release of his new book, “The Cajun Prairie: A Natural History.” The 314-page book includes a gall...
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Eunice officer, two others held in drug bust
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives have broken up a prescription pill distribution ring allegedly involving a Eunice police officer. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said Wednesday th...
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