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The Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission (Acadia Parish Tourist Commission) unveiled its new brand and logo during a program Tuesday morning at The Crying Eagle Lodge near Basile. Among those on hand for the event were, from left, Sharon Calcote, Byways director, Louisiana Office of Tourism; Nancy Loewer, executive director, Acadia Commission; and Wynne Waltman, part of the creative team that designed the new logo and brand. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

The Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission (Acadia Parish Tourist Commission) unveiled its new brand and logo during a program Tuesday morning at The Crying Eagle Lodge near Basile. Among those on hand for the event were, from left, Sharon Calcote, Byways director, Louisiana Office of Tourism; Nancy Loewer, executive director, Acadia Commission; and Wynne Waltman, part of the creative team that designed the new logo and brand. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

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Acadia Parish Tourism Commission rebrands

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Crying Eagle Lodge near Basile was the perfect setting for the unveiling of the new brand for the Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission Tuesday morning. The Lodge is a little-known jewel of Acadia located just off La. 97 in the northwest corner of the parish.
Chef Tory McPhail

Chef Tory McPhail

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Area chefs among those chosen for seafood cook-off

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
Area chefs are among the dozen selected to compete in the 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. They are among eight first-time competitors vying to take the crown of King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood. This year’s competition will be held June 7 at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette.
Andre Guillory, left, vice president and chief customer officer, and Bill Fontenot, center, president and CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings, present a $500,000 check to Raymond Hebert, right, CEO of the Community Foundation of Acadiana. (Submitted photo)

Andre Guillory, left, vice president and chief customer officer, and Bill Fontenot, center, president and CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings, present a $500,000 check to Raymond Hebert, right, CEO of the Community Foundation of Acadiana. (Submitted photo)

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Cleco donates $500,000 to support non-profits

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
Cleco Power donated $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Acadiana to support and fund projects across their seven-parish service region.
LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson

LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson

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LSUE’s Sorenson appointed to community college board

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson will become part of national leadership for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as a member of the Board of Directors, it was announced at the organization’s national conference earlier this month.
Ralph Zuke, a St. Louis, Missouri, Rotarian pedals Eunice Rotarian Coby Clavier at VFW Post 8971 on Thursday. Zuke was headed to the Rotary International Convention in Houston and raising money to eradicate polio. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Ralph Zuke, a St. Louis, Missouri, Rotarian pedals Eunice Rotarian Coby Clavier at VFW Post 8971 on Thursday. Zuke was headed to the Rotary International Convention in Houston and raising money to eradicate polio. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Rotarian pedals to eradicate polio

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
Ralph Zuke, a Rotarian from St. Louis, Missouri, made a pit stop in Eunice at noon Thursday at the VFW Post 8971 as he pedaled towing a “Barcalounger Rickshaw” on his way to the Rotary International Convention in Houston. Zuke’s 1,000 mile trip is in support of Rotary’s mission of eradicating polio.
Supreme Rice

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Supreme Rice invests $16.2M to expand

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
Supreme Rice, one of the largest rice-milling operations in Louisiana, is investing $16.2 million to develop parboil facilities in Crowley and Mermentau for a new line of ready-to-eat products.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Memorial Day ceremony set Monday There will be a Memorial Day ceremony sponsored by the VFW Post 8971, American Legion 129 and the DAV at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the corner of Park and S. 2nd. The Boys Scout Troop 425 will be present for a flag raising ceremony. The pubic is invited to attend.
Eunice High School senior Kelly Sonnier accepted a full scholarship to the University of Louisiana Lafayette and to march with the Pride of Acadiana, the UL Marching Band. Seated is Kelly Sonnier, and standing, from left, are Becky Sonnier, mother, Lamont Goodman EHS band director, and Mike Sonnier, father. (Submitted photo)

Eunice High School senior Kelly Sonnier accepted a full scholarship to the University of Louisiana Lafayette and to march with the Pride of Acadiana, the UL Marching Band. Seated is Kelly Sonnier, and standing, from left, are Becky Sonnier, mother, Lamont Goodman EHS band director, and Mike Sonnier, father. (Submitted photo)

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UL Lafayette scholarship

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Eunice High School senior Kelly Sonnier accepted a full scholarship to the University of Louisiana Lafayette and to march with the Pride of Acadiana, the UL Marching Band.
Bishop dedicates

Bishop dedicates

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St. Landry honored

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Lafayette Diocese Bishop Douglas Deshotel blessed the statue of St. Landry unveiled on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds Tuesday. Opelousas Rotary Club President Missy Grimmett sits on the granite bench that holds the statue.