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Do you have a personal catch phrase?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
Hollywood makes iconic catch phrases seem easy. Whether it’s McGarrett’s “Book ‘em, Danno” or Vizzini’s “Inconceivable!” in “The Princess Bride,” we take them for granted.

Hillary’s long journey home

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
The solemn bugle tones of “Taps” and the 21-gun salute from a military honor guard were long overdue when Army Pvt. Hillary Soileau was finally laid to rest in Cedar Hill cemetery in Washington on May 21. Nearly 80 years overdue.

Tips sought on construction site theft near Church Point

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a theft that occurred at a construction site near St. Raphael Drive, east of Church Point sometime between May 12 and 18. A truck, trailer and skid steer were stolen and several pieces of construction equipment were vandalized.
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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

Supreme Rice

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.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, May 27, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 27 Nadaniel Jermone Fuqua, 27, 900 block of Lemoine Drive, Opelousas. Felon in possession of a firearm (2 counts), no driver’s license, window tint violation, improper display of license plate. Arrested by St.