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Warren Perrin, renowned historian of Acadian culture and a man who has dedicated his life to promoting the accurate history of the Acadians, is our guest on this episode of Discover Lafayette. Author of “Acadian Redemption,” a biography of Beausoleil Broussard, Perrin has worked tirelessly to reinvigorate the Acadian pride movement, most notably through his […]
The tables are turned on Jan Swift as her daughters, Kelly and Taylor, interview her about why she started Discover Lafayette, her love of her community, and anything else that came to mind! Kelly and Taylor have been there, along with their dad, John Swift, as Jan has served as a community volunteer, run for […]
Eighteen years ago, Dr. Bryan Sibley, a well-known Lafayette pediatrician, had an epiphany that changed his life. He realized that the things on which he spent his time were not in line with his true priorities in life: his faith and his family. His book, God First – Setting Life’s Priorities, published in October 2016, […]
Known today for his expertise in mineral law, Patrick S. Ottinger leaped into Lafayette’s oil and gas heyday in December 1973 after graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and LSU Law School where he was a member of the Moot Court Board. In the years since he began practicing law, he has honed his craft […]
Lafayette is known for its family-friendly music festivals. Festival International is the largest international music and arts festival celebrated in the U. S. with over 300,000 attending the free outdoor event for five days the last week in April each year. Showcasing Lafayette’s warm joie de vivre and family-friendly environment, visitors travel here from around […]