The Gateway to South Louisiana
It’s always enjoyable when we can celebrate the warm “joie de vivre” or joy of living of our local people, and this episode of Discover Lafayette is no exception. Humor and a fun-loving spirit define today’s guest, Al Hebert, otherwise known as the Gas Station Gourmet. Al explores America’s undiscovered culinary treasures across the United […]
The Citron family of Hub City Ford has offered outstanding automotive sales and service to the Acadiana region for 76 years. Brown Fortier, founder of Hub City Motors, Inc., was affiliated with Ford Motor Company for 25 years prior to the award of a Ford Motor Company Franchise in August 1943. Fortier’s only daughter, Marcelle, who […]
Lafayette is a wonderful place to visit and experience the unique and delicious cuisine that locals take for granted. On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Jan Swift interviews restauranteur Charlie Goodson, a principal of Southern Hospitality Kitchens and managing partner of Charley G’s and Social Southern Table & Bar. Charlie shares his experiences starting back […]
Kimberly James Boudreaux, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, has dedicated her life to being in service to others. As a young adult, Kim sold all her possessions and traveled abroad to work as a missionary, including time spent with Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity. While she always believed she would spend her life […]
Power couple Dr. Paul Baker and Lauren Baker showcase this edition of Discover Lafayette with Jan Swift. Both talented musicians, Dr. Paul Baker is Headmaster of Episcopal School of Acadiana, one of the top rated private schools in Louisiana. He is also an active and sought-after composer whose arrangements have played around the country, including […]