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🌱 Why Crowley’s historic downtown just ranked among Louisiana’s very best
Happening soon: Midnight Joker - Steve Miller Band Tribute on the Crowley Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Crowley's historic downtown just ranked among Louisiana's very best
- Could Crowley's Cato store be on the closure list?
Also on today's calendar: CC's Riding Club Presents Barrel & Pole Jackpots and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From food to historic homes, see the 6 best downtowns in Louisiana (shreveporttimes.com) — Crowley's downtown earns a spot among Louisiana's six best, praised for its beautifully preserved Main Street and more than 200 historic buildings dating back to 1887. Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore local shops, museums, and landmarks like the Rice Theater and Grand Opera House of the South as part of a broader tour of standout Louisiana downtowns. 
• What To Know About Cato's Major Store Closure Plan (973thedawg.com) — Crowley shoppers who frequent Cato should know the chain plans to close 120 underperforming stores nationwide by the end of 2026, and Crowley is among its Louisiana locations. The company hasn't yet said which stores will shut, but leadership signaled a tougher stance on marginal performance as it reviews 45 Louisiana outlets, including nearby Acadiana towns.
📸 Around Crowley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crowley
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★ Featured events ★
- Midnight Joker - Steve Miller Band Tribute →
Grand Opera House of the South, 505 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley
7:00 pm
Friday October 23
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Other local events
- CC's Riding Club Presents Barrel & Pole Jackpots →
Crowley Rice Arena, 159 Cherokee Drive, Crowley
6:00 pm - Jake Knott at Sam's Place →
Sam's Place, Crowley
9:00 pm - Sam's Place →
Crowley LA
9:00 pm - Crowley AITC Workshop →
Acadia Farm Bureau Office, 22130 Crowley Eunice Highway, Crowley
4:00 pm - International Rice Festival →
Historic Downtown Crowley, 425 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley
8:00 am - Rice Festival 5K Run →
Crowley LA
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
📣 Crowley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Turn It Up Tuesday →
Jennings LA
6:00 pm - Isaac Lejeune at Breaux's Cajun Kitchen →
Breaux's Cajun Kitchen, Jennings
5:00 pm - The Troubadour Live at The Crawfish Hut →
The Crawfish Hut Bar & Grill, 702 West Branche Street, Rayne - Game Day - Welsh →
Jefferson Davis Parish McBurney Memorial Library, 301 S Sarah St, Welsh
4:00 pm - Volleyball game 5:30pm
North Vermillion Middle School Maurice, LA 70555
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ochsner Medical Center posted a job opening for Physician- Emergency Medicine in Crowley. Apply here.
- American Medical Response, Inc. posted a job opening for EMT Basic in Rayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crowley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lafayette
- LCG announces new director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (klfy.com)
- Lafayette Police Cite 4 Businesses In Underage Alcohol Operation (kpel965.com)
- Riley Green Announces 2027 Lafayette Concert (107jamz.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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