We’re excited to announce that the Regional Infrastructure Visioning Report (RIVR) has been released. Agencies, local governments, and businesses from around the region participated to reveal, study, and include projects in Acadiana that were of high priority. Although all of the projects highlighted in the report are worthy, we are especially excited about the Highway […]
We are pleased to announce that the enhanced Feature ID & Feature Search tool is now ‘live’ on our online mapping application. This new tool can be accessed by selecting the binoculars icon on the left-hand side of your screen. One of our favorite uses is locating high traffic areas in relation to available buildings […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Chairman Chris Caldwell and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) today announced that DRA will invest $2.6 million to enhance workforce training, help create and retain jobs and improve water and sewer service for rural families. DRA’s investments, along with other public and private partners, will bring a total of […]
GRAND CHENIER – (PRESS RELEASE) The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Task Force, representing Louisiana’s oldest funding program to fight coastal erosion and restore its wetlands, today celebrated six recent coastal restoration and protection projects located in Cameron, Iberia, and Vermilion parishes. The Coastal Celebration was held at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife […]
For Theresa LeBouef, a winner of the United Way of Acadiana’s 2018 Women Who Mean Business Award, giving back to her community is something that comes naturally. In addition to her day job — president and CEO of Abbeville Building and Loan — she is a contributor to local schools, churches and festivals, as well […]
It’s likely that if you’re in business you’ve been asked to give something to a charitable or civic organization. Maybe it was a donation, an auction item, or your time. It can be overwhelming to decide how and when to give, not to mention who you’ll share your hard-earned dollars with. In fact, I know […]
There’s a big push to increase the use of technology in Vermilion Parish elementary school classrooms. One elementary school in Abbeville is moving on up in the technological world. In the spring, 5th graders take their standardized tests on the computer so it’s important they’re familiar with the technology. It’s something that’s being done slowly […]
City officials kick off expansion of terminal at Abbeville airport. Officials with the City of Abbeville took a step closer to realizing a major vision for the Christ Crusta Memorial Airport. Mayor Mark Piazza and members of the City Council took part Friday morning in a ground-breaking ceremony for the new airport terminal. The project […]
New residential and commercial development are on the way for the village of Maurice. Catch our interview with KADN here.
New businesses could be coming to Downtown Abbeville. A portion of Vermilion Parish was approved to be a qualified opportunity zone. Abbeville Councilman Brady Broussard and a local business owner are both looking forward to seeing growth in the economic development of Downtown Abbeville. Brady Broussard, Abbeville Councilman, District C, says, “Quite naturally we were […]