Tri-Parish workforce declines; June jobless rates up
The Tri-Parish workforce declined by 0.5 percent in June compared to June 18, according to not seasonally adjusted numbers ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
View ArticleCRD registering for fall sports seasons
The Crowley Recreation Department is now taking registration for its upcoming soccer and flag football seasons. Registration for both sports run ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website...
View ArticleHigh-speed chases start in Acadia
Several law enforcement departments were involved in two vehicle pursuits that began in Acadia Parish ended in Lafayette Parish Wednesday ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
View ArticleBack-to-School safety urged
Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson, left, and School Superintendent Scott Richard promote the “Texting ... It Can Wait” initiative urging students — and parents alike — not to text and drive. For the...
View ArticleQualifying continues
Candidate qualifications for the Oct. 12 primary elections continue today at the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court’s office in the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log...
View ArticleFormer bookkeeper from Crowley sentenced in embezzlement scheme
United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that Otavia L. Lewis, 38, of Crowley, has been sentenced to two years ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to...
View ArticlePremeaux awarded the six-star gold service award
SUBMITTED PHOTO Crowley Alderman-at-Large Steven Premeaux, left, was awarded the six-star gold service award at the Louisiana Municipal Association Conference over ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT...
View ArticleAuditions for ‘A Carol for Tiny Tim’ announced
The Abbey Players have announced upcoming auditions for “A Carol for Tiny Tim,” the sequel to Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
View ArticleTherapeutic cannabis products now available
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Boxes containing the first batch of products made through the LSU AgCenter therapeutic cannabis program are readied for shipment to pharmacies.Therapeutic cannabis products developed...
View ArticleCity of Rayne adds truck to its mosquito control program
LSN PHOTO / Lisa Soileaux Shown is one of two mosquito trucks the city provides for the spraying of mosquito control. One is fitted with a new spraying system, while the other houses a repurposed...
View ArticleDRA announces $119,000 investment to support Opportunity Zones in Acadiana
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced a $119,000 investment to support Opportunity Zones (OZ) in rural communities across the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
View ArticleCutrer candidate for District 4 seat on Police Jury
Aaron CutrerAaron Cutrer is formally announcing his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Acadia Parish Police Jury. “I have lived ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors...
View ArticleEunice readying for birthday celebration
LSN PHOTO / Harlan Kirgan A lapel pin featuring the Eunice Pharr Duson statue is on sale for $5 at the Eunice Mayor’s Office.The City of Eunice has scheduled a celebration of its 125th anniversary on...
View ArticlePoker Rice Run Sept. 14
The annual Poker Rice Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, as a kick-off to the 83rd International Rice Festival ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the...
View ArticleLouisiana launches Veterans First business initiative
On Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined other state leaders and veterans at the National WWII Museum to launch the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view...
View ArticleDeadline approaching for LSU AgCenter Leadership Program
The LSU AgCenter Agricultural Leadership Development Program aims to provide potential leaders involved with agriculture and agribusiness the tools they ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website...
View ArticleSaturday’s Games of Acadiana continues long history of caring
On August 25, 2001, the first Games of Acadiana (GOA) was held at the Cajundome. GOA was the vision of ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best...
View ArticlePrinceton Review again rates UL among nation’s ‘Best’
SUBMITTED PHOTO Students cite campus and community leisure activities – coupled with a challenging academic environment and attentive faculty members – as reasons they chose to attend UL Lafayette,...
View ArticleBudget remains council concern
Although it wasn’t on the agenda, the city’s 2019-2020 budget was mentioned during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Crowley City ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log...
View ArticleJury asks AG clarification on mandates
It’s apparent that the Acadia Parish Police Jury is starting to look at its 2020 budget numbers. Longtime thorns in the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to...
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