Saint Martinville
LATEST NEWS
This downtown pizza restaurant brews beer in under 200 square feet. Here's how they do it.
It took some ingenuity for this pizza restaurant to be able to start serving their in-house brews to the downtown Lafayette community. Jim Deggy's Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery opened its Lafayette location on May 9, but the brewing took a little longer to get off the ground. That's because wastewater runoff restrictions prohibit full-scale breweries from operating in the downtown development district.
Acadian Kitchens: Home of Ragin' Cajun and Cajun's Choice
Cajun food is a rustic combination of rich flavors and spices. These spices are the cornerstone of one of America's most unique regional cuisines. Acadian Kitchens brings Cajun flavor and cuisine to the world straight out of Lafayette, Louisiana. Acadian Kitchens in Lafayette, LA 🧂🥘🍽️. Acadian Kitchens...
Teen From Lafayette Parish is Missing, Family Asking for Help Locating Her
UPDATE: The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has announced that the missing teen was found and is safe. Thanks to all who shared this story to get the information out. A teenager from Lafayette, Louisiana is missing, and now police and family members need your help in locating her. According to...
Shaking Out the Good Stuff – CYT Kids Acting Up in Acadiana
If there is one thing kids in South Louisiana know, it's how to pretend. Our culture lends itself to believing in make-believe. And maybe that is why there are so many very strong and vibrant local theatre groups thriving in this part of the state. One of those local theater groups focuses on using the dramatic arts as a way to teach young people not only about live performance but about performing in life.
Take Lafayette’s public school survey here
Lafayette Parish School Systems continues to solicit feedback for its strategic planning process, convened this year to guide the district’s decisions about facilities and programs. The school system contracted Civic Solutions Group to develop the strategic plan and organize community feedback. CSG conducted feedback sessions at Acadiana High, Northside...
At 232-HELP, the staff receives about 1,400 calls a month
Edie Couvillon Aymond took over the job of executive director of 232-HELP in June. She spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast about her time with the agency and her history in related fields, including her work on behalf of Maddie’s Footprints, a nonprofit that helps families cope with miscarriages, stillbirths or the loss of an infant.
Which is Larger, Louisiana? 2XL or XXL, They Are Not the Same
All across Louisiana parents are looking at their bank balance and plotting and planning how they are going to afford back-to-school clothes. It is getting to be that time of year in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and other cities and towns across the state. So that means mom and dad are having to figure out, what size their kids are this year.
Nominate someone making a difference for Undercurrent Awards 2024
Lafayette is a community of problem solvers. Here at The Current, we call these often unsung heroes, wavemakers. And we celebrate them at the Undercurrent Awards. Do you know someone making a difference? Nominate them for an Undercurrent Award. Use the form below to do that. The nomination deadline is Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m.
People in Cade gather to express opposition of landfill expansion
Community members in Cade gathered for a town meeting in opposition to the expansion of a nearby landfill. Homeowners gathered at St. Anthony's Chapel on Friday, July 19, after recently launching an online petition against expansion of the landfill behind Burke Road in Cade.
Lafayette rocket engineer recalls helping build Saturn V rocket that sent first men to moon
Saturday marks 55 years since Neal Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to step foot on the moon. A retired Lafayette rocket engineer had a small part in helping the Apollo 11 crew make history that day. As the Saturn V rocket blasted off into Earth's atmosphere from Florida, nearly a billion people worldwide watched history in the making. Ted Breaux also watched on to see if all his hard work had paid off.
Popular Discount Chain Closing Lafayette Store
Lafayette has seen a handful of businesses close in the last year. Small, locally-owned businesses aren't the only ones feeling the heat right now; major retailers have also started trimming down their locations to cut costs. The once-popular discount retailer Big Lots recently announced that it would be closing 40...
Commission requests money to repair Heymann Performing Arts Center
A new study being contracted by the Heymann Commission will again look at the current site of the Heymann Performing Arts Center, examining whether to renovate the historic facility as opposed to replacing it. In the interim, the commission is requesting $250,000 for repairs in the upcoming Lafayette city budget.
Fifth candidate qualifies for Youngsville police chief race
A fifth candidate has qualified for the special election to replace former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux. Matt Thomassee, a private investigator and former law enforcement officer, qualified for the race Friday afternoon. "We have a crime safety issue in this state," Thomassee said. "Youngsville has been fortunate, to a...
St. Amant HS grad receives Nursing Solutions of LA scholarship
Gabby Boquet was awarded the Nursing Solutions of LA Scholarship. Gabby was an honor graduate with a 4.13 GPA at St. Amant HS where she was a member of the soccer team. She enjoys archery, culinary and photography as hobbies. Gabby will be majoring in Nursing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette this fall. She is the daughter of Casey and Brandon Boquet of St. Amant, La.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.