The Gateway to South Louisiana
A native of Bangladesh who moved to Lafayette in 1983 to study engineering at USL, Ema Haq fell in love with the people and region and never considered leaving. Well-known for both his culinary skills and philanthropic endeavors, this interview provides a heartwarming opportunity to hear the personal story of this beloved man who is […]
Dr. John Storment, a top-ranked fertility specialist in Louisiana, always dreamed of being a surgeon. However, he chose to specialize in Reproductive Endocrinology when he discovered he could combine his love of surgery with the ability to help bring new life into the world. Storment’s specialty is rare, as only about 25 to 30 medical […]
Odon Bacqué (“Don”), the author of “A Walk in the Park: A Vietnam Comedy,” is the featured guest on this audio podcast episode of Discover Lafayette with Jan Swift. A member of the Army’s Special Forces (“Green Berets”), this memoir is comedic and also poignant in its recount of how life doesn’t always go as […]
On December 8th, Lafayette Parish voters will decide whether or not to amend the Lafayette Parish Home Rule Charter for the first time since it was adopted in 1992, creating dedicated councils for the City of Lafayette and the Parish of Lafayette. Discover Lafayette’s host, Jan Swift, visited with Fix The Charter volunteer, Will Kellner, about […]
In this second part of Discover Lafayette’s focus on the history of LUS fiber, immediate past City-Parish President Joey Durel, and attorney Pat Ottinger, discuss the hurdles that had to be overcome in creating Louisiana’s only 100% municipally owned broadband fiber network. Mayor-President Joel Robideaux opens the show and discusses the many benefits fiber offers Lafayette […]