When Phillip “Scooter” Trosclair was growing up in Grand Chenier, he loved bass fishing. He was so passionate about his hobby that at age 16, he approached Guthrie Perry of the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to ask if he could help…
When 77-year-old Stella Miller looks back on her time in Lake Charles, one of the most satisfying things for her is that she has lived to see genuine change for African Americans in the community. She played a significant role…
The French language is a vital part of Acadiana’s culture. At the newly formed École Saint-Landry, Principal Lindsay Smythe is teaching a new generation of Louisiana’s youth the French language while providing a comprehensive education. École Saint-Landry is a full…
Conservation Anne Darrah had rarely volunteered in New Iberia until she got the idea of improving her neighborhood by planting trees. She is a retired designer and art director who won numerous awards for her work at The Times of…
Portraits by Jason Cohen When most of us think of hiring a lawyer, we assume it will cost a lot of money. As a result, some people who need legal counsel may never seek it because they think there will…
While much of medical care centers around the knowledge and skill of doctors, the right equipment can allow a doctor to apply their expertise in a way that consistently creates better outcomes for patients. Throughout Acadiana, hospitals are utilizing exciting…
When he is not practicing law, Saltzman spends time with his wife, Erin, and their toddler daughter, Kendall (named after Saltzman’s deceased father). He is an avid fan of LSU sports, and enjoys playing tennis and golf in his spare…
When Fuerst is not practicing law, he enjoys golf, gardening and spending time with his three children (Rachel, Leah, and Jonathan). When he graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Randy Fuerst wasn’t sure what he wanted to do…
When Bryson is not practicing the law, she enjoys spending time with her husband and law partner, Cary, as well as their six children. She remains active and plays tennis regularly. When she was at LSU, Angie Bryson studied…
In a medical career spanning 40 years, Dr. David Allie has always prided himself on being on the cutting edge of medical technology and procedures. He is currently working on several exciting new developments at the Allie and Patlola Center…
Patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee have historically faced a dilemma: how much pain and lack of mobility should they endure before getting a knee replacement? Fortunately, new advances in knee replacement technology offered by the ROSA (Robotic Surgical…
Acadiana is filled with history, culture and places that exude small-town charm, but the region is also full of talented physicians employing cutting-edge technology in state-of-the-art hospital facilities. Whether you’re suffering from orthopedic problems, heart disease, cancer or any other…
Michael Lemoine grew up in the small town of Plaucheville, Louisiana (his high school graduating class totaled 13). When he went to LSU with the hopes of becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college, he was…
Whether it’s divorce, custody, adoption, or something else, family law matters are always intensely personal cases. Lafayette attorney Rachel Godley steers her clients through these challenging, emotional times with compassion and tenacity. When Godley graduated from LSU in 2002, she…
Acadiana is a region steeped in history, culture and tradition and its people are known for their irrepressible and entrepreneurial spirit. It is with this idea in mind that we created the Acadiana Profile Trailblazers. Some of the honorees are…
As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Jason Cormier is often placed into high-stakes situations. But the pressure and the challenge of his work is part of what drives him to be the best he can be. While the Lafayette-based Dr. Cormier has…
Dr. Katherine Pearce, an internist at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, has always had a fondness for science and problem solving. That problem-solving skill has served her well in almost 30 years of practicing medicine. The variety…
