Lafayette Parish Library’s Downtown location was the setting on July 27, 2019, for a “Fix It Cafe” organized by No Waste Louisiana. Catherine Comeaux, a co-founder of No Waste Louisiana, is passionate about reducing waste as well as educating all of us on the benefits of reusing and repairing our possessions. The Lafayette chapter of […]
Dr. Holly Boffy – BESE Board District 7 Member, Representing Southwest Louisiana
Dr. Holly Boffy, Vice President and District 7 Member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (“BESE”) sat down with Jan Swift, host of Discover Lafayette, to talk about the state of education in Louisiana. The most important message Holly wants to share with parents: read to your children, talk to your children, […]
Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard Gives Advice to Drivers
Lafayette City Police Chief Toby Aguillard appeared on KADN’s Consumer & Finance Segment with Discover Lafayette host Jan Swift and news anchor Carter Simoneaux to discuss what to do if you are in an auto accident, as well as advice on being an attentive and responsive driver. Under Louisiana law, you must remove your vehicle […]
Mayor Ken Ritter – Leading Youngsville into a Sustainable Future
Ken Ritter, Mayor of Youngsville, sat down with Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette to share his thoughts on the progress his city has experienced and the quality of life Youngsville offers its residents. As a new resident of Youngsville in 2006, Ken quickly got involved in his homeowner’s association, was elected to the City Council […]
Katie Hebert, CEO of University Hospital & Clinics: Nurturing a Culture of Service
Katie Hebert, CEO of University Hospital & Clinics, sat down with Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette to share her mission of providing top-quality healthcare to all in need. Katie believes UHC is the best-kept secret in healthcare options in the region and her passion for serving as CEO at this teaching hospital is a testament […]