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La. State Representative Annie Wingate Spell – District 45

July 25, 2025

Annie Wingate Spell, Louisiana State Representative for District 45, joins Discover Lafayette to share the journey that led her to public service. Annie’s story is one of unwavering determination, professional excellence, and personal resilience. A licensed clinical child psychologist, Annie holds degrees from UL Lafayette and LSU. In 2024, she was honored with the Angel […]

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Lafayette Public Library/Foundation – Joan Wingate and Dr. Joe Abraham

July 22, 2022

Joan Wingate, Jan Swift and Joe Abraham at taping of Discover Lafayette

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Dr. Joe Abraham and Joan Wingate are both enthusiastic and tireless supporters of our Lafayette Parish library system. They joined us to discuss their mission to instill a love of reading in our children and families and to emphasize the importance of citizens’ support of our library system so that we can continue to offer […]