Acadiana

Where did 'Acadiana' come from?

Freda was my stepmother. Her full name was Freda Beatrice Scoggins. She was of German heritage. A teacher. Strong and strict. She was a disciplinarian. So much so, that my 1956 Crowley High School graduating class, who were mostly of French decent, voted her “the meanest mom” for the yearbook.

Looking for the town that never was

It created a mystery and a good bit of fun when a crew from the state highway department showed up in downtown Crowley in early August 1948 to put up a sign reading “Dura 4 miles.” The arrow on the sign pointed to the east, which seemed to place the town midway between Crowley and Rayne.