The Gateway to South Louisiana
Robert Dafford, a Lafayette native and resident, is one of the most prolific muralists in America having painted over 400 works of public art across the United States, Canada, France, Belgium, and England. Dafford has painted twenty large scale canvasses depicting the Expulsion of the Acadians from Acadie (now Nova Scotia) in 1765 leading to […]
Jady Regard embodies the spirit of Louisiana. Well-known throughout Acadiana for his chief day job as C. N. O., or Chief Nut Officer, of Cane River Pecan Company, Jady brings a sense of joie de vivre to everything he does. But don’t let this fun-loving persona mislead you; while Jady Regard’s humor can be disarming, […]
Nanette Simon Cook, District 7 Council Member in Lafayette, is our guest on this episode of Discover Lafayette. Elected to serve in 2015, Nanette will be announcing her candidacy for re-election on May 4, 2019. In the interview, Nanette Cook discusses her extended family ties in Lafayette, her interest in community service that she attributes […]
Cian Robinson moved south to Lafayette when his wife, Dr. Natalie Harder, was offered the opportunity to serve as Chancellor of South Louisiana Community College. Robinson discusses his love for the people of Lafayette, who provided a warm welcome by embracing him and his family. Working for the not-for-profit, community owned Lafayette General Health System […]
In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Ben talks with host Jan Swift about the many cultural attractions for which Lafayette is known: great cuisine, rich cultural history, blockbuster festivals, and the kind-hearted people who make this a family-friendly place. Ben’s a well-respected family man and community activist who is proud to promote the culture of […]