CONTENTS
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28 All About Shrimp
At A Glance
1 2 10 Things To Do
32 Cane River Pecan Company
1 4 Exploring the Landmarks
of New Iberia’s Rich History
16 Hollywood On the Bayou
36 An Honor En Francais 38 Iberia Parish School Board
40 New Comers Guide
18 Iberia African American
42 Employer Fact Sheet
Historical Society
24 Iberia Parish Map
44 Trails & Tours
Cover photo by Lee Ball Photography.
PUBLISHER Christina Pierce christina.pierce@daily-iberian.com Discover Iberia is the official community resource guide for Iberia Parish. Published by Acadiana Lifestyle in cooperation with Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, Iberia Parish Government and Iberia Industrial Development Foundation and the City of New Iberia. Acadiana Lifestyle 124 E. Main St., New Iberia, LA 70560 337-365-2222
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EDITOR Shanna Dickens
ART DIRECTOR Trent Oubre SALES COORDINATOR Carol Messinger carolm@acadianalifestyle.com
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Damian Beaugh damianb@acadianalifestyle.com
DELIVERY PERSONNEL Yvonne Romero
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