October festivals in Acadiana are top of mind as we enter our second 'ber' month of the year, the one that typically marks the real start of fall for us in South Louisiana. October is packed with festivals and fall…
Corn mazes are an easy way to enjoy the season even when the weather hasn't yet started to feel like fall. And even though North Louisiana and the far Southeast have a lot of land for various corn mazes, you…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures (Nous) invites applications for the second cycle of its Dr. Homer J. Dupuy Grant Program, supporting cultural and educational projects that advance…
Keeping up with what’s happening nearby is not easy. It often feels even harder with all of the different digital platforms and content everyone is constantly posting. Did you check the website? How about Facebook? Wait! They only post on…
One thing we all do is eat. And while I can’t speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what’s going on in the local food scene. Whether it’s…
When you’re starving but can’t stand the thought of heating up the kitchen, sandwiches are the perfect solution.
I have a friend who lives on the Westbank, and years ago, we started talking about all of the good restaurants over there. I decided I wanted to try them out. All of them. So we compiled a long list…
Today, the distinct aromas and flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime, star anise, fresh basil and rich, simmering broths are as much a part of our local landscape as a dark roux. Here, we showcase a few standout Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean…
So here’s a story, Acadiana. You want some fall fun, and you want it now. No need to zigzag — this guide breaks the season down into five flavors, Spice Girls-style. Whether you’re Sporty, Posh, Ginger, Baby or Scary at…
The best thing about good Cajun food is that you can’t get it just anywhere. As much as a place can exemplify a flavor, Acadiana hits that mark in spades. Boudin specifically, that classic concoction of spices, meats and rice,…
Roy Guilbeau, chef and co-owner of La Petite Affaire in Marksville, operates with the heart of a storyteller. Whether he is in the kitchen cooking, out in the field researching and sourcing regional ingredients or offering up humorous wine reviews…
Whether or not you’re a believer, you’ve probably heard a ghost story or two in your life. Ghostlore “encompasses tales of hauntings and ghosts that are a long-standing tradition in nearly every culture around the world” explains John “Pudd” Sharp,…
Across the Region Universities begin fall 2026 with new options for SpaceX-related careers. Louisiana’s first online Ph.D. in Applied Computing and Information Sciences, emphasizing AI, debuts at UL Lafayette; UL’s $5 million Silicon Bayou Semiconductor Training Center also debuts. Fletcher…
After decades of cooking delicious food for friends and family in Southwest Louisiana and Austin, Texas, Vickie and her husband, David Breaux, decided this year they would go pro. Last January, the husband-and-wife team opened Breaux’s Cajun Kitchen in Jennings.…
Retired oil and gas professional Vicki Milam had no need for an interior designer. But one day, she agreed to accompany a friend to a design consultation. Not for herself, mind you. Rather, just to support her friend. No matter…
Abbeville is a quaint town south of Lafayette centered around a parish courthouse at one end and the historic St. Mary Magdalen Church at the other. Catholic missionary Rev. Pére Antoine Désiré Mégret of France arrived in 1843 and it’s…
Move over, Rudolph. Bodega in Lake Charles is leading the holiday cocktail lineup with the Vixen, a festive spin on the Sidecar. The cognac-forward cocktail with debatable origins is named after the motorcycle attachment used by its first patrons in…
When I was young, I remember that, amidst the great variety of unfamiliar marchandises (“goods, merchandise”) that lined the shelves at the grocery store, there was one item in particular that would always sauter à la vue (“stand out”) to…
In business, financial hurdles arise almost daily, and a simple mistake in financial reporting can lead to consequences that set your business back. For Jenifer Marcial, CPA, accounting is about far more than numbers. It’s about understanding clients’ goals, offering…
Connecting the dots of symptoms to find the root cause of lingering medical issues is all part of the fun for Dr. Kelly Cobb with Nouriche Wellness & Aesthetics. By understanding a patient’s history and discovering the antecedent clues that…
Finding the ideal vision of yourself is foundational to the work of Dr. Catherine McGee, MD, FACS, a double board-certified Lafayette plastic surgeon and founder of McGee Plastic Surgery. The work she does provides much more than a cosmetic solution…
Estate planning is not as simple as preparing legal documents, as Andrew Mims knows full well. The job isn’t just about the details; it’s about the personal connection of helping families protect the lives they have worked so hard for…
Proud to be one of the best personal injury law firms in Lafayette and the whole Acadiana area, Beal & Hebert has recovered millions of dollars for clients across Louisiana. Lance C. Beal, Partner and Co-Founder, has spent his adult…
Caring for the families of Acadiana has been the privilege of Dr. Michelle Carr-Frank for more than twenty years. What began as a humble practice has evolved into a wholesome chiropractic community of care that welcomes patients in as friends…
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All Day Lafayette is one of Lafayette's newest restaurants. Though the Acadiana eatery celebrated its soft opening on June 17, the restaurant – and its novel concept – remains fresh, fun and unique. I enjoyed a taste of All Day's…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Moncus Park was selected as one of 10 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an award through the 2026 Kubota Hometown Proud grant program. Kubota is a national tractor company and the #1 selling tractor brand…
CALGARY, Alberta – On Sep. 18, Acadiana Profile Magazine received four Gold and 15 total International Regional Media Association (IRMA) Awards at the 46th annual awards event hosted in Calgary. The 2026 IRMA Awards ceremony gathered magazine professionals from across…
Inside a red building with black trim at the south end of Johnston Street in Lafayette, you will find master Chinese kitchen skills on display. Behind a glass window, you will see a small group of men expertly mix ingredients…
Kayla Liu, 42, has many reasons to smile. First, she is just a happy person who calls herself an extrovert. Second, she loves the food industry. Third, she, along with her husband Shirayishi Katsu, 42, owns one of Lafayette’s best…
Even in his youth, the allure of food captured To Po’s soul. While Po was growing up in Vietnam, his family traveled throughout his hometown, Ho Chi Minh City, in search of and eating delicious food. Fast-forward to the first…
It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday inside Osaka, and Hyeran Le stands at a stainless-steel table with neat piles of flour, dough and a filling on it. She patiently preps the dough and places it in a press machine. Le…
Editor's note: The store is currently partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana, Arcadian Outreach Center and St. Joseph’s Diner through their Neighborhood Shares program. Now that the…
The World Population Review, an online site for global population research and analysis, ranked Louisiana’s fastest-growing cities for 2026, based on population growth patterns from 2020 to 2025. The list ranks 155 cities across the state, classifying a city as…
Keeping up with what's happening nearby is not easy. It often feels even harder with all of the different digital platforms and content everyone is constantly posting. Did you check the website? How about Facebook? Wait! They only post on…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – United Way of Acadiana (UWA) announced the development of Jefferson Market & Deli, a for-profit neighborhood grocery store bringing fresh food and everyday essentials to Pontiac Point. Through Jefferson Market & Deli, UWA seeks to strengthen…
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CROWLEY, La. (press release) – Acadia Parish Tourism hosts the Louisiana French: Preserve & Evolve, a multilingual traveling exhibition organized by CODOFIL, throughout September at the Acadia Parish Visitor Center in Crowley. Supported by a Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities…
Lafayette, La. (press release) – Lafayette Travel was named a 2026-2027 Travel South USA Global Champion Destination. Travel South USA is the official regional destination marketing organization for the 13 Southern states. The designation is awarded to destinations that demonstrate…
September is officially here somehow, and we're now in that weird limbo period where it doesn't feel like summer anymore, but the cooler fall weather hasn't…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can’t speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know…
Editor's note: Originally published on May 14, 2026, this has been updated to reflect new information. When I first published this piece in May, there…
It might just be my feed, but scrolling social media lately without seeing at least one post about someone’s Strava run, running gear, new running journey or marathon training feels impossible. Regardless of your social media feed, data shows running…
Lafayette, La. – Lafayette was nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. Lafayette is up against 20 places nationally for the title of Best Place to Visit for Fall, all of…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Organizers released the Festivals Acadiens et Créoles lineup for 2026. In its 52nd year, the festival will run from Oct. 8-11. Popular artists like Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys, Steve Riley and the Mamou…
(Left-right) Brandon Champagne, Friends of Bayou Vermilion; Stephen Broussard, Executive Director of Bayou Vermilion District; Karen Hail, Board President of the Bayou Vermilion District Commission; Amanda Blanchard, Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District; and Kent LaBry, Lafayette Utilities…
LAFAYETTE, La. – Modern Jazz Movement, a Louisiana Jazz collaborative, will provide an exclusive concert at the Lafayette Regional Airport. The performance will take place on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Lafayette Regional Airport terminal…
RAYNE, La. (press release) — Rayne will celebrate its second annual Acadian Day Celebration with rich heritage, traditions and the enduring spirit of the Acadian people on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. at the historic Bernard…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can't speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what's going on in the local food scene. Whether it's…
CARENCRO, La. (press release) – Walk-On's in Carencro celebrated its grand opening on Monday, July 20. The Carencro location at 3520 NE Evangeline Thwy. is the 10th location operated by the hospitality company for Walk-On's Bistreaux, Ten Eight Concepts. According…