The Gateway to South Louisiana
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 […]
Lafayette, Louisiana’s tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras is legendary. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Rick Chappuis and John Swift, Past President and current President, respectively, of the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“Greater Southwest”), discuss with host, Jan Swift, the history of Mardi Gras in Lafayette and how their volunteer-led association coordinates this […]
French-born Pascale Henry found Lafayette, Louisiana to be a warm and inviting place when she made the decision to remain in the U. S. back in the 1980’s. Her emphasis on allowing one’s natural beauty to be enhanced, rather than covered up, has been a driving force in her spa’s success. This inaugural episode of […]