Community
Get Involved: How to be of service this MLK Day
Dozens of volunteers will dedicate the weekend to a variety of community service projects on the Northside. Here’s how you can get involved.
StoryCorps rolls in and rolls tape on Lafayette
Sixteen years after its first visit in 2007, the national nonprofit’s mobile recording unit has returned to capture more conversations for eternity’s sake. A little legacy goes a long way.
Acadiana artists open their doors for the 2023 studio tour
Ceramicists, painters, woodworkers, photographers, and other artists will also participate in the tour this year, spanning Opelousas to Crowley — and all other points in the region.
How Teche communities are re-invigorating life on the bayou
Up and down the Teche, communities are turning to the bayou once more as a vehicle for economic and cultural development. Is it a model Lafayette could follow on the Vermilion?
After a year of extreme weather, local farmers struggle
Farmers across the state have struggled through the intense summer heat and drought, leaving farm stands barren and causing financial losses that are difficult to recoup.
French tattoo artist finds a new vibe in Lafayette
Phil Van Roy left France to follow his wife to Lafayette. His new shop, Be True Tattoo, finds Zen in the art of indoor plants and French folk music.
Little Amal arrives in Lafayette, a community of migrants
The 12-foot puppet, towering over crowds of fans during her trek worldwide, is a child herself, bringing awareness to the plight of refugees around the world.