Kip Judice – Candidate for Lafayette City Marshall

Kip Judice, candidate for Lafayette City Marshall, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his desire to serve our community and bring a common-sense approach to restoring trust in the Marshall’s office. The election will be held on November 3, 2020. Kip Judice developed an interest in law enforcement when he joined the Explorer Scouts in the […]

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Hannah Gumbo – Artist/Illustrator

Hannah Gumbo incorporates fun and whimsy into each of her artistic creations. Whether it is a 43 foot “Legacy Barn Mural” designed to tell the story of a beloved family member, a commissioned piece which captures the essence of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s My Favorite Things, or illustrations for children’s book, The Book That Wanted To […]

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Discover Lafayette’s Past – Albert M. Karre

The late Albert Karre, was a well-respected and prominent attorney who served as Lafayette City Prosecutor and Lafayette City Attorney. He was belovedly referred to as “Little Man” due to his height of 5’6″, although his bravery, talent, and heart enabled him to stand tall among men in any crowd. While interviewing Kay Karre Gautreaux, […]

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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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Mark deClouet of Axis Behavioral Health and Recovery on Increased Opioid Drug Addiction and Overdoses

Mark deClouet of Axis Behavioral Health & Recovery, a Board Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, joined Jan Swift to discuss the rise in fatal opioid overdoses in the Acadiana area. Drug dependency has impacted people from all walks of life, flying in the face of the stereotypes of those who succumb to addiction. […]

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