Photo of the Week: Oct. 16, 2020
In times as crazy as these, I often find myself feeling overwhelmed and in need of an escape. Time and again that escape has come in the form of immersing myself in nature. Lately, my go-to has been throwing my…
Opelousas General Health System Earns 2020 CHIME Health’s Most Wired Recognition
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that Opelousas General Health System has earned 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 8. The CHIME Digital Health…
Music Returns to Vermilionville
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park invites the community to the return of Saturday Cajun Jam Sessions beginning, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and the Sunday Concert Series beginning Sunday,…
Recipe Pairs Well With Virtual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
LAFAYETTE, La – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is going virtual this year, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little something special while celebrating at home. Acadian Slice sent their "Brown Butta Pecan Pie" recipe to Acadiana Profile…
Lt. Governor Proclaims October as Atchafalaya Month
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser proclaimed October 2020 as Atchafalaya Month in Louisiana, welcoming everyone to safely visit and Feed Your Soul with the sites, flavors, and fun of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA).…
Mondo Duplantis Sets Outdoor World Record in Pole Vault
LAFAYETTE, La (runnersworld.com) – Seven months after breaking the world record in the pole vault indoors, Mondo Duplantis achieved the best clearance in history at an outdoor competition on Thursday. On his final attempt at the Diamond League meet in…
"Louisiana Travel Talks" Facebook Live with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – On Tuesday, Sept. 29, watch live from the Doubletree by Hilton Lafayette as the Lieutenant Governor discusses everything from the hospitality industry to crawfish and Cajun dancing. This time, they will be giving away…
Blue Runner Foods Delivers 100,000 Red Bean Meals to Second Harvest Food Bank
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Blue Runner Foods, the authentic Creole foods manufacturing company in Louisiana since 1918, delivered a truckload of 100,000 red bean meals to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Lafayette today as part of Blue Runner’s…
The Hilliard to Host a Virtual Artist Conversation To Kick Off The Fall Creative Conversations Season
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum will be kicking off our fall season of Creative Conversations on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m., with a conversation between Curator of Exhibitions Ben Hickey, and artist Philip Gould. This…
Louisiana's Johnette Downing Featured at National Book Festival
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Johnette Downing has been chosen to represent Louisiana at the National Book Festival. Downing is an author/illustrator, performing artist, and Louisiana native. She has penned more than 25 books for children that celebrate our…
Volunteer Louisiana Opens 2021 AmeriCorps State And National Grant Funding Opportunity
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 AmeriCorps State and National Grants. This annual grant competition is open to governmental agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit entities…
Shadows-on-the-Teche to reopen with Community Day
NEW IBERIA, La. (press release) – The Shadows-on-the-Teche is reopening, and they are kicking things off with their annual Shadows Community Day. Join the staff on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. for grounds only, self-guided tours of the…