What 130 expats say about loving and leaving Lafayette
People leave for life and love. Mostly, they leave for jobs. Wherever they are, they stay in touch.
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Culture
‘Queer people are here, and they’re Cajun’
While Downtown Lafayette embraces Pride, many queer people elsewhere in Acadiana struggle to find connection and representation.
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How clean is the Bayou Vermilion?
Organizations have worked to make the river cleaner. But how safe is the Vermilion? Well, when was the last time it rained?
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UL submitted the lone entry. LCG announced a tentative deal with the university last year.
Source: KPEL
What do you love about Lafayette… besides food and music?
There’s plenty to love in Lafayette. Tell us what you love the most.
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King cakes we love in 2023
Traditional and radical. Brioche or sourdough. Donuts or not-donuts. Here are king cakes readers say are the Bavarian cream of the crop.
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History is our witness
Race remains the central issue and pivotal point of transformation for an entire American society. History is our witness that race might never be a bridge that unites us.
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Geoff Daily: Heymann replacement plan is selling us short
We’re prioritizing short-term political opportunism over what’s in the best long-term interests of our community.
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The Ernest J. Gaines Black Heritage Stamp, is now available at US Postal Service stores and, may be purchased online.
Source: KATC
Factors to be considered in selecting a site include cost, size of the property, walkability, whether demolition is needed, development potential of surrounding property, traffic and road conditions, regional accessibility and amenities near the property.
Source: The Advocate
Should Lafayette stop partying at midnight on Mardi Gras?
Lafayette may stop alcohol sales at midnight on Mardi Gras day. Tell us what you think.
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The Lafayette City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to defer indefinitely a resolution supporting and financing half of the proposed study. Instead, council members may hold town hall meetings to gather public feedback while the administration seeks proposals for sites available for a new performing arts center.
Source: The Advocate