COLUMN: Lafayette isn’t Abbeville or Austin, it’s a Big Town
The next couple of decades are going to be defined by the rise of Big Towns, communities no longer striving to be the next Austin but instead the next Chattanooga, Greenville, Sioux Falls — or maybe even the next Lafayette.
Listen up: How we’re covering Election 2023
Elections are about the future, and Lafayette’s young voters have the greatest stake in it. Our goal: Engage young voters in Lafayette’s elections.
Lafayette label embraces cassette tape’s unexpected comeback
Citronel Sounds, a new Lafayette company, is empowering artists to embrace the DIY spirit through the humble cassette tape. Citronel operates not only as cassette producers, but also as an accessible record label working to record and promote new artists.
Lafayette skaters are having a moment
For five years, Lafayette skaters had nowhere to go. Ooti Billeaud hopes to change that.
50 years of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles: How a chance encounter ignited a cultural revolution
Barry Ancelet’s yearning for Louisiana culture abroad led to Festivals Acadiens et Créoles’ inception, now marking its 50th year. Inspired by a folk singer in France, Ancelet’s vision revitalized Louisiana’s traditional music scene, shaping Lafayette’s cultural landscape.
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Budget Guide
LCG’s budget is a vision statement and an action plan. It sets how much we spend on public safety, infrastructure, recreation, housing, healthcare and more. Explore the budget, find out how the process works and how you can get involved.
