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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 […]
On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Marc Broussard, internationally renowned singer and songwriter known for his own unique style of rhythm and blues, joins Mark Falgout, owner of Blue Moon Saloon and Guesthouse and Warehouse 535, to discuss the first annual South Louisiana Songwriters Festival & Workshop known as “SOLO” taking place in downtown Lafayette May […]
Ken Veron is the owner and proprietor of Café Vermilionville along with his wife, Andrea Veron. Veron is also chair of Eat Lafayette, an annual summertime campaign that supports locally-owned restaurants and reminds people to continue to enjoy the restaurants that have made Lafayette, Louisiana the culinary destination that it is today. With the 2020 […]
Discover Lafayette is proud to highlight this week’s guest, Kenneth Boudreaux, District 4 City-Parish Councilman, who represents a diverse area of the northern portion of Lafayette, Louisiana. Owner of the consultant business, To the Front, To the Top, a learning, training and development resource for individuals, families, and businesses, Kenneth is also well-known for his two radio talk shows […]
Herman Fuselier’s childhood home always had music playing. His parents, Matteal and Herman Fuselier, enjoyed the sounds of James Brown, Otis Redding, and Frank Sinatra. While Herman’s generation was into the 70’s genre of the Jackson 5 and the Carpenters, Herman always enjoyed Zydeco music and listened to it before it was “cool.” As a […]