New Iberia Running of the Bulls
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia (LAENI) will hold the Running of the Bulls 5K/1 Mile Fun Run on Sat., Sept. 26, 2020 in downtown New Iberia. The event is a dog friendly 5k/1…
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Webinar: Using Shopify to Launch Your E-Commerce Business
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Join 1A and presenter Orhan McMillan on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 9:00 a.m. for this interactive webinar that will give small business owners the tactical tools to set up an e-commerce website through Shopify,…
New Iberia Food Subscription Box Available
NEW IBERIA, La. (press release) – The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program offers weekly to members top-quality hand selected produce from the Iberia Community Garden and Acadiana Growers Alliance affiliate farmers/producers. In addition to receiving locally grown produce you’ll be…
Cardiovascular Institute of the South Celebrates 37 Years of Cardiovascular Care
HOUMA, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will celebrate its 37th anniversary of providing advanced cardiovascular care to communities in south Louisiana and beyond. CIS began with the vision of Dr. Craig Walker, who started…
Cajun Traditions Announces New Meat Processing Facility In Church Point
CHURCH POINT, La. (press release) — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Cajun Traditions Food Processors owner Lonnie Richard announced the company’s development of a new meat processing and packaging facility in Church Point, Louisiana. Meat processing startup Cajun Traditions…
"Louisiana Travel Talks" Facebook Live with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Lt. Governor's office is taking “Louisiana Travel Talks” on the road again. After a fun and successful afternoon at Global Wildlife Refuge in Tangipahoa Parish, they are headed to Evangeline Parish and…
Morrow Appointed to Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik is proud to announce that one of the founding partners of MMRB&H, was recently appointed by the governor to the Board of Supervisors for Louisiana State University. In this…
Floating Dock Unveiled in Jeanerette as Part of Bayou Teche National Paddle Trail Event rescheduled for August 11 at City Park.
JEANERETTE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project is excited to announce that the installation of a floating dock at T.J. Viator Memorial Park in Jeanerette is now complete. The dock installation was implemented via a grant from the Federal…
Vermilionville and La Cuisine de Maman to Open on Thursday Evenings
VERMILIONVILLE, La (press release) – On Thursday, Aug. 6, Vermilionville and La Cuisine de Maman will offer evening hours for visitors. On Thursdays, both the village and the restaurant will be open until 8pm! La Cuisine de Maman Hours: Monday-Saturday…
Shadows-On-The-Teche Plein Air Art Competition 2021 Call for Artists
NEW IBERIA, La. (press release) – Applications are open for the 7th annual Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition. Thirty artists will have the opportunity to compete for $6,500 in cash prizes to be awarded by Judge Kenn Backhaus, nationally acclaimed Bucks…
Sky High for Kids' Lafayette Banquet Goes Virtual to End Childhood Cancer
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Sky High For Kids invites the community to join the Virtual Lafayette Banquet on Friday, August 7 at 7pm broadcasted live from Rock ‘n’ Bowl de Lafayette. Help raise the funds necessary to fund…
Opelousas General Health System Achieves Louisiana’s Highest Breastfeeding Quality Designation Implementing Internationally Recognized Best Practices
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Opelousas General Health System proudly announces its recent recognition as a Gift Shining Star designated hospital, which is the highest designation within The Gift program. The Gift is a quality improvement initiative and hospital designation…
CIS is Named Best Place to Work in Healthcare
HOUMA, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at…
The Hilliard Art Museum to Reopen to the Public on Tuesday, Aug. 17
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum will be reopening to the public on Tuesday, August 17, 2020. Early access will be granted to members Aug. 4 - 15, and the UL Lafayette campus community Aug. 11…
CIS Establishes Endowment Fund in Memory of Dr. Michael McElderry
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) has established an endowment fund to benefit nursing students at South Louisiana Community College in honor of the late Michael McElderry, who provided cardiovascular care to the Acadiana…
Hospice of Acadiana Breaks Ground on 12-bed Inpatient Hospice House
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Hospice of Acadiana broke ground on its to-be-built 12-bed inpatient hospice house, the Calcutta House. The 8,500 square foot hospice is scheduled to be complete June 2021. The Calcutta House will provide end-of-life care for…