News | March 2018

 Troy Wayman has been named the new leader of One Acadiana and he intends to help improve economic development in Acadiana.

On the job less than 2 months, Wayman comes to Acadiana from Mobile, Alabama, where he was the Vice President of Economic Development for the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.

He says he immediately was attracted to the people of Acadiana and was impressed with of those associated with One Acadiana.  

1. Give me brief history of your company?

1. How long have you been a member of One Acadiana?

2 years

2. What do you most enjoy about One Acadiana?

1. How long have you been a member of One Acadiana?

One year, exactly!

2. What do you most enjoy about One Acadiana?

1. How long have you been a member of One Acadiana?

8 months

2. What do you most enjoy about One Acadiana?

1. How long have you been a member of One Acadiana?

6 months.

2. What do you most enjoy about One Acadiana?

The opportunity to engage in local events.

As discussions regarding drainage and stormwater management in Acadiana continue, and regional and local officials are identifying projects for funding, 1A is connecting the public and private sectors to engage and inform the community.

(Baton Rouge, LA) KATC TV3 was named Television Station of the Year at the 2018 Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Prestige Awards ceremony, held March 14th in Baton Rouge. The award is given to the broadcast station that best exemplifies the highest standards of television broadcasting, including local news coverage, quality of programming, and commitment to community service.

1. Give me a brief history of your company.
Dat Dog first opened in a 475 square foot shack in New Orleans in 2011. Since then, we have grown to three locations in New Orleans and one in Lafayette, LA, with Dat Dogs headed to Houston, College Station, TX, and Baton Rouge. With a diverse menu that includes traditional hot dogs, gourmet sausages, chicken, burgers, and vegan options, and over 30 toppings to choose from at no additional cost, there’s something for everyone at Dat Dog.

LAFAYETTE, LA -- After more than two years of community outreach, research and planning, the draft action plan for redeveloping neighborhoods along the Evangeline Thruway Corridor will be shared in public meetings led by the Evangeline Thruway Redevelopment Team (ETRT).

Representatives from Lafayette Consolidated Government, the Evangeline Corridor Initiative (ECI) professional consulting team and the ETRT will be on hand to answer questions at two Open House events:

Wednesday, March 21, 4 – 7 pm, Clifton Chenier Center, 220 West Willow Street