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Rail bridge repaired
ABBEVILLE - The rail cars filled with rice are expected to continue rolling on the tracks in the parish despite a drainage problem with a recently repaired rail bridge near Erath. According to Eddi...
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Budmaster on the Mississippi
Breaux Bridge – Some of the best ideas come from just sitting around the camp with friends, talking and dreaming of what you might do one day. That is exactly what happened with a group of hunting ...
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LPSC to save money for ratepayers
At the Public Service Commission meeting Wednesday at Crowley’s Rice theatre, the commission voted on 16 items as well as held discussions regarding bond savings of reducing rates by $275 million t...
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John Gott, left, and Tiger Istre go over details on replacing the Edwin Edwards bust on a monument at the Acadia Parish Courthouse. Istre is representing Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home who will be ordering and installing the new bust.
Gov. Edwards Restoration Project
A fundraising campaign has been launched to replace the stolen, bronze bust of former Governor Edwin Edwards that was on a monument located on the Acadia Parish Courthouse grounds. “Regardless of h...
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Deadline for Cajun Prairie Christmas Trail brochure set
Acadia Parish Tourist Commission gears up for fifth annual event
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CPPD seeking burglars, Several items taken from Church Point residence
The Church Point Police Department is investigating a burglary which occurred on or around the date of May 18th on Melissa Street in Murrell Subdivision. The victim of this crime was out of town at...
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Tuesday’s Crowley Rotary Club meeting featured many guests and a sports theme. Among those present were, from left, Pios baseball coach and city recreation department manager Tim Robichaux, Alderman Steven Primeaux, Club President Isabella delaHoussaye, speaker and USTA Service Rep. Bill Phillips and program organizer Brent Benson.
USTA Service Rep. speaks to Crowley Rotary
CROWLEY - Bill Phillips, U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Service Representative, spoke at the Crowley Rotary Club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday. During his presentation, Phillips talked about what got...
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The Acadia Parish Library concluded its Summer Reading Program with a set of magic shows in various cities across the parish. Wednesday morning’s show in Crowley saw magician Rob Rue, right, performed an hour-long magic show with his assistant Bobbi and audience members, including Dontrell, left.
Library’s summer reading program concludes
CROWLEY - The Acadia Parish Library wanted to close out their summer reading program with a new twist. “We were looking for the finale to be something different other than the parties we normally d...
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Rayne native joins Teach for America
Local is among 4,500 New Teachers Selected from a Record 46,000 Applicants NEW YORK CITY, July 27, 2010— Rayne native Laurie Estilette has joined Teach For America, the national corps of top colle...
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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...
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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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