Pack and Paddle’s John and Becky Williams Share Their Love of South Louisiana and the Outdoors

This episode of Discover Lafayette introduces you to John and Becky Williams, owners of Pack & Paddle in Lafayette LA. This destination for outdoor enthusiasts offers not only equipment but experienced advice to guide patrons as they enjoy all manner of self-propelled outdoor activities. In business continuously since 1974, Pack & Paddle was founded by John’s parents, Joan and […]

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Camille Pavy Claibourne – Uplifting the Sanctity of Life While Preparing for the Reality of Death

Camille Pavy Claibourne has a beautiful voice and uses it to tell the story of others. Delving into the issues surrounding care of our elders as well as death and final decision-making, Camille Claibourne brings more than forty years of nursing experience to the table as she shares lessons learned from those who are dying. Early in […]

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Jan Risher, Freelance Writer and World Traveler

Jan Risher is a freelance writer and author of Long Story Short: Year of the Water Goat, a must read for anyone considering adopting internationally. She writes a weekly column for the Sunday edition of the Acadiana Advocate in Lafayette, LA which centers on the human condition; she was previously a writer for the Daily […]

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Lafayette Crime Stoppers – Engaging Citizens to Make our Community Safer

Lafayette Crime Stoppers began in 1983 with a mission to assist local law enforcement to fight crime by helping to overcome the two elements that inhibit public involvement: fear and apathy. Crime Stoppers provides a method for local law enforcement to receive information on crimes. These efforts increase tips, which in turn increase arrests in […]

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