South Louisiana Community College Earns Three Honors in 2026 Acadiana’s Choice Awards
South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) is celebrating three honors in the 2026 Acadiana’s Choice Awards, recognizing the College, its Early College Academy and the Foundation for SoLAcc among Acadiana’s best. SoLAcc earned GOLD for Best College, while the...
Leading Edge Manufacturing Expands Production and Workforce Across Two Acadiana Facilities
YOUNGSVILLE and BROUSSARD, La. – Leading Edge Manufacturing is building on 30 years in Acadiana by expanding operations and growing its workforce across two facilities in Lafayette Parish. The company is expected to create 20 direct new jobs, while retaining 62...
SoLAcc, Lafayette City Court Launch New Education and Workforce Partnership
South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) and Lafayette City Court are launching a new partnership designed to expand access to education and workforce training for eligible individuals involved with the court system. The initiative creates a direct connection...
Jeremy Guidry Promoted to Senior Vice President
Jennings, LA – JD Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Guidry to Senior Vice President, Electronic Banking Manager. Guidry, a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, has been with JD Bank for eleven years. In 2020, he was named Supervisor...
One Acadiana Launches Resource Hub for SpaceX Updates & Opportunities
New “SpaceX in Acadiana” online hub will provide project updates, FAQs, supplier resources and other key information as investment in Vermilion Parish moves forward LAFAYETTE, La. — One Acadiana (1A) has launched a new SpaceX in Acadiana online resource hub, providing...
One Acadiana Recognized for Excellence in Economic Development, Advocacy, and Leadership
LAFAYETTE, LA – One Acadiana has earned state and international recognition for its work to advance Acadiana’s economy and develop strong organizational leadership, receiving a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development...
Black Bayou Energy Hub Announces $1.6 Billion Louisiana Expansion Along Growing LNG Corridor
HACKBERRY and LAFAYETTE, La. – Black Bayou Energy Hub, LLC announced a $1.6 billion investment to expand its Lafayette headquarters and develop critical natural gas infrastructure in Cameron Parish, strengthening Louisiana’s growing LNG corridor and supporting...
Coastal Machine & Supply Expands as Acadiana’s Space Economy Grows
CARENCRO, La. – Coastal Machine & Supply Inc., a Medora Manufacturing company, announced it will invest $25.5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish operations, building on more than two decades of Louisiana manufacturing expertise to capture new growth in...
One Acadiana Honors Iberia Parish School District for Advancing Career-Connected Learning
Today, One Acadiana (1A) recognized the Iberia Parish School District as the recipient of the 2026 One Acadiana ConnectEd Award, honoring the district's leadership in expanding career-connected learning opportunities and preparing students for success in the...
SpaceX Launches New Era of Commercial Spaceflight with $100 Billion Louisiana Campus
New spaceport will become the largest in the world, capable of supporting thousands of launches annually PECAN ISLAND, La. – SpaceX has announced it will invest $100 billion to build its largest launch facility in Vermilion Parish, a spaceport designed to support...
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