Heather Blanchard, CASA Executive Director, on its Mission to Advocate and Support Children in Foster Care

Jan Swift and Heather Blanchard at taping of Discover Lafayette

Heather Blanchard, Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of South Louisiana (“CASA”) joins Discover Lafayette to discuss their mission to help children and families when there has been abuse or neglect. Heather is a passionate spokesperson for CASA, having first served the organization in her first job after college, then served on its board […]

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Kay Karre Gautreaux – Candidate for 15th JDC District Judge

Kay Karre’ Gautreaux, a native of Lafayette and practicing attorney of 33 years, is our guest today. She is a candidate for judge in the 15th Judicial District, Division K, in Lafayette Parish, in the upcoming November 3rd election.  A graduate of LSU Law School, Kay has experience in civil and criminal law, all areas […]

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Danny Landry – Candidate for District Attorney, 15th Judicial District Court

Daniel “Danny” Landry, candidate for District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District Court (covering Lafayette, Acadia, and Vermilion parishes), joined Discover Lafayette to discuss the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, and the reasons he has always wanted to serve the public as their District Attorney. A lifelong Lafayette resident, Landry is a graduate of […]

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Michele Billeaud – Candidate for 15th Judicial District Court Judge in Lafayette Parish

Michele Billeaud, candidate for 15th Judicial District Court Judge in Lafayette Parish joined Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast. The election will be held on November 3, 2020, and is slated to have a high turnout as it coincides with many other local races such as District Attorney, City Marshall, and of course, the […]

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