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In a significant step towards supporting student mothers, Ochsner Lafayette General has generously donated two state-of-the-art nursing pods to South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc). The unveiling ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 24, in the Devalcourt Building lobby on the Lafayette Campus. Tags. Localnow.

The plate lunch is one of the pillars of Cajun and Creole cuisine. In a region known for hearty meals, popular plates typically consist of something smothered, fried or soaked in butter and seasoning. They usually pack in enough food (and calories) to last for a meal or two — and have been known to induce post-lunch naps.

I just got back from One Acadiana’s Leadership Exchange — my fourth exchange trip. The idea is that leaders from one community visit another to learn lessons. The trick is whether those lessons stick. And while you think that after a few such trips I’d be getting cynical, there’s a lot of reason to be optimistic this time.

Kacee Thompson, Executive Director for Hospice of Acadiana, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on their Poinsettia Sale that opened this week. Hospice of Acadiana Making Memories Bright Poinsettia Sale Open Now. Kacee Thompson, Executive Director for Hospice of Acadiana, stopped by News15 at Noon to share...

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KADN) — The Courtesy Automotive Group Toughest Players of the Week for Week 2 are running back Jonah Gauthier of Acadiana High on offense and linebacker Ayson Hollier of St. Thomas More on defense.

The Bayou Vermilion District, whose operations include keeping the river clean and running Vermilionville, is in the process of creating a new master plan focused on its original mission: water quality. “The original one was done in 1985, so it obviously needed to be refreshed," BVD Board President Karen Hail...

Have you ever been riding around Lafayette and kind of idly wondered where certain street names came from?

Hundreds of animal lovers turned out for the 2024 Bark in the Dark Gala to support the work of Lafayette’s Acadiana Animal Aid. The sparkling event was Sept. 19 at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Lafayette. Guests were treated to adorable puppy pics and the chance to snuggle with one of several furry friends in attendance.

LAFAYETTE, LA (September 25, 2024) – The Lafayette Mayor-President’s Disability Awareness Committee will host its annual Awards Ceremony on October 8, 2024. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Robicheaux Recreation Center, located at 1919 Eraste Landry Road. This special event, which is open to the public, aims to honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to promoting disability awareness and inclusion in the community.

Building permits for Lafayette and Broussard Sept. 18-24: INDUSTRIAL: 300 Cardinal Drive, description, none listed; applicant and contractor, Commercial Construction Co.; $75,000. CAFÉ: 5709 Johnston St., description, renovations to existing Starbucks; applicant, Nina Berg; contractor, Tomco Retail Construction; $550,000. DENTAL: 201 W. Pine St., description, renovation for new pediatric...

Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) is excited to announce the awarding of nearly $100,000 to 20 arts projects through the Louisiana Project Grant (LPG) program, administered by AcA for Region 4. Funding for these grants is provided by the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, which supports innovative projects that promote local culture while offering lasting economic impact.

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — Students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette enhanced a mobile AI app for Keepers, a local startup that automates housekeeping for short-term rental properties. This collaboration, led by Dr. Henry Chu and the Opportunity Machine, aims to provide students with real-world experience while supporting local entrepreneurs.

From its peculiar smells to its esoteric room layouts, H.L. Griffin Hall is filled with countless quirks that make it a memorable part of University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s campus. While a daily hike to the fifth floor can make for a funny story, the building is clearly at a crossroads. With some luck and funding, the path forward could very well be more than some renovations or repairs, but we could potentially see a whole new H.L. Griffin Hall.

The first in a four-part UL Lafayette concert series, OperaCréole will take the stage at Angelle Hall on Saturday. Sponsored by Performing Arts Serving Acadiana, or PASA, OperaCréole is a show for seasoned opera fans and newbies alike. Founded in 2011 by Givonna Joseph and her daughter, Aria...

The education of our children is a shared responsibility, and it's crucial that we align our efforts with the needs and aspirations of the community. Earlier this year, the Lafayette Parish School System, with the help of Civic Solutions Group, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of schools. The goal was simple: to optimize our district in a way that truly reflects the priorities of those it serves: our students, families, teachers and the broader community.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Lady Lions extended their winning streak to six (at the time) by winning 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) against ULL at the University Center on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Despite the final score line, the game was far from one-sided. Each set was a constant...

With Hurricane Francine bearing down on the Louisiana coast, three of the five St. Francisville Board of Aldermen met Sept. 10 to enact a complicated pair of ordinances to set the town’s 2024 property tax millage. With new, and higher, property assessments determined by the parish assessor, the quorum...

The 70th Louisiana Cotton Festival held its annual Queen’s Pageant at the Northside Civic Center on Saturday, September 21. In the top left photo, Emma Rose McElwee, daughter of Archie and Melissa McElwee of Many, was crowned Queen Cotton LXX by outgoing Queen Cotton LXIX Amelia Claire Mickal as contestants Laken Hodge and Ashley Gorrell look on. Also at the pageant, Le Roi et La Reine of Heritage Manor were crowned. Clanis Freeman, 54 of Lafayette, was crowned Le Roi. He has been living at Heritage Manor for almost two years. He has two children and one grandchild. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served for four years as an E-4 Specialist in Germany. He also worked offshore after his time in the service. He enjoys being outdoors, playing bingo and community outings. Crowned La Reine was Mary “Sylvia” Veillon, 89 of Grand Prairie. She has been residing at Heritage Manor for five months. She has one child and one grandchild. She is a retired teacher who was raised on a farm with cotton and potato crops. Her hobbies include painting, gardening, needlework, religious activities, socializing and community outings. She is a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Red Hat Social Club. First runners-up were Nicholas Fontenot and Susan Graser. In the bottom left photo, Contradanse dancers, led by Robbie and Melanie Soileau, are shown as they perform a traditional Cajun dance. More scenes from the pageant will be published in the Sunday, September 29, paper. (Gazette photos Heather Bogard)

1. St. Thomas More 149, 2. Southside 89, 3. ESA 84, 4. Ascension Episcopal 60, 5. Sulphur 59, 6. Sam Houston 57, 7. Comeaux 24, 8. Acadiana Renaissance 23, 9. Lake Arthur 11, 10. St. Louis 8, 11. Opelousas Catholic 5. Girls team scores. 1. ESA 76, 2. St. Thomas...

FBI data shows crime on the decline in Lafayette and the Lafayette Police Department hopes to gain added momentum in the community with crime reduction next Tuesday evening. October 1 is National Night Out Against Crime.