Highlights of the Past

40 years ago
...Isabella L. dela Houssaye formally announced her candidacy for re-election to the Crowley City Council from Ward 2 Division A in the 1982 municipal election.
...Joshua Blake Quirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Glen Quirk, was the first baby born in 1982 to residents of Iota. The baby was born Jan. 4 at 10:14 p.m. at Savoy Memorial Hospital in Mamou.
...The lunch menu on this day back in 1982 at Crowley Junior High and Middle School was a ham sandwich, french fries, lettuce and tomatoes, peaches, buns and milk.
...The admission to watch a movie at the Rice Theatre was $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. Tuesday was bargain night with $1.50 admission for all.
...Bobby Stringer, principal at Crowley Jr. High School, and Henry Cary, director of Curriculum and Instruction, were the guest speakers at the Crowley Rotary luncheon.
...Cathy Lilley and Eva Jones both scored in double figures to help lead the Crowley Ladies to a 52-41 victory over Sunset in the district opener for both teams.
... Schlitz Beer was $1.99 for a six-pack of 10 ounce cans at A&P.
25 years ago
... Acadia Parish Sheriff Ken Goss was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Crowley Lions Club.
...Jerry Harmon was sworn in as the new City Prosecutor in a ceremony at City Hall. Harmon replaced Glenn Everett, who was elected and sworn in as a judge for 15th Judicial District.
...The Crowley Town Club honored Ed Andrus on his retirement after 42 years of serving on the board of directors during a meeting to elect new officers. Elected to office at the meeting were L.J. Dailey, president; Gretchen Hebert, vice president; Pam Dubose, secretary and Willie Mac Dailey, treasurer.
...First place winners in the Social Studies Fair held at St. Francis Elementary School were Devon Bullock, Amanda Fabacher, Cliff LeJeune, Anthony Cart, Aaron Pousson, Hanna LeJeune, Aimee Murrell, Kimberly Webb, Michael Miller and Robert Watson.
...Michelle Hanks and Vanessa Clement combined for 23 points to help lead the Notre Dame Lady Pios past the Crowley Ladies, 44-29. Tanisha Motte and Hope Sinclair combined for 20 of Crowley’s 29 points.
10 years ago
... 2011 Krewe of Town Revelers Mardi Gras royalty, King Cimmer LVI Marvin Anthony Constantin and his queen, Rebecca “Becky” Broussard, marked the opening of Mardi Gras season by hanging their official royal Mardi Gras flags.
...Mayor Greg Jones signed a Proclamation of a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Witnessing the signing were Cynthia Dominick, Margaret Young, Evelyn Julian and Lois T. Andrus.
...Allison Baggett poured in 17 points to help lead the Iota Lady Bulldogs past Midland, 58-27. Bethany LeJeune led the Lady Rebels with six points.
5 years ago
... David Savoy and Robert Guidry were re-elected president and vice president, respectively, of the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
...The Acadia Parish Library began upgrades on their entrance ramp and restrooms to make them more handicap accessible.