Anita Begnaud: CEO of Downtown Development Authority – Lafayette

In the eight months she has been on the job since beginning in October 2018, Anita Begnaud has proven herself to be an inspirational catalyst for getting things done. As CEO of Downtown Development Authority, her role is to facilitate the development of downtown Lafayette by attracting new amenities, buildings, developments, jobs, and residents. Anita’s […]

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David Joseph: U. S. Attorney for the Western District of LA

David Joseph is a dedicated public servant who is passionate about breaking the cycle of violence in Louisiana as well as protecting people from the growing number of scams taking advantage of innocent victims. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, you have the opportunity to understand the role of the U. S. Attorney in combatting […]

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David Joseph, U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana

David Joseph was sworn in as U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana in March 2018. In this video, he discusses the best part of his job: getting to do the right things for the right reasons each and every day.

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Popie Billeaud – JB Mouton, Builders Since 1915

Robert Billeaud, who has always been known as “Popie”, is our guest. He serves as President of JB Mouton, the construction company established by his great-grandfather, John Berchman Mouton, in 1915. This interview gives the listener an opportunity to hear Popie speak of his love of building and the satisfaction the team at JB Mouton […]

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Robert “Popie” Billeaud of JB Mouton Builders Shares What Life Was Like Growing Up

One of 17 children raised by Millie and Manning “Bozo” Billeaud, Popie Billeaud was brought up in a warm and loving environment in which every day felt like Mardi Gras. With so many siblings and relatives celebrating birthdays, being born, or achieving an important milestone, Popie joking stated that he ate a lot of cake […]

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