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Crowley Main Street recently presented the Crowley Art Association with a $1,000 check from funds raised at the 2023 Art & Wine Stroll. On hand for the presentation, from left to right, Jill Habetz (Art & Wine Stroll Event Chair & past CMS president), Patty Ronkartz (CAA vice-president), Darlene Thibodaux (CMS president), and Leah Hoffpauir (CAA president)
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THE POST-SIGNAL / Claudette Olivier
Todd Fontenot, the Louisiana State University AgCenter’s new Crawfish Agent, hauls in a crawfish trap at the Crowley Rice Research Station’s South Farm. Fontenot, who holds a degree in agronomy from Louisiana State University and is currently pursing his Ph.D. in Agriculture and Extension Education and Evaluation, began a career in farming in 1991, after he graduated from LSU.
Mister Mudbug
CROWLEY - Balancing family, farming, a full time job and getting a Ph.D.
Subdivision denial lands APPJ in court
CROWLEY - Six months and several public meetings have passed since the proposed Point Noir Subdivision was first denied a permit by the Acadia Parish Police Jury, and after the latest denial of the
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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office litter abatement crew continues to work and remove litter from parish roadways. The crew recently removed 243 bags of trash, 101 tires and other various types of litter including pallets, mattresses, furniture, vehicle parts and lumber. This program is in partnership with the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office litter abatement crew work continues
THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
More downtown beautification work was underway on Thursday as crews installed supports for an awning or balcony at the Mull Building at 421 N. Parkerson Ave. Constructed in 1900 by merchant Robert Mull, the building is probably best remembered as the Bruce Theater. In 1940, A.J. Broussard converted the building into a theater, which he ran until 1956. The building was most recently purchased by Ed and Cheryl Habetz.
Another beautification project
THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy