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Via traditional and untraditional methods, Roger Abshire of Kaplan combines tender care and strict technique to train elite police- and personal-protection canines.

The meteoric rise of Lafayette landscape artist Kelli Kaufman parallels the almost-fantastical nature of her abstract portraits of Acadiana.

Hobbyist Wins Duck-Carving Awards ERATH – Grant LeBlanc went from a whittler of wood to World Champion in the course of a weekend. The 70-year-old hobbyist won two first-place distinctions for his wooden duck and pintail at the 43rd Annual…

After sitting (er, standing) atop a fitness empire for 50 years, Lafayette’s Red Lerille refuses to slow down

With the assistance of her two daughters, Glenda Broussard of Breaux Bridge cooks plate lunches for the common man and culinary stars alike.

One of our traditions is to occasionally provide profiles as written by ULL journalism students. Their range of topics is impressive. Here are some bylines of the future.

    The South has seen a resurgence in the desire for front porches, a place where passersby stop to chitchat and maybe step up for refreshments and more lengthy conversation. But to José and Phyllis Mata, this social custom has…

Composed of everyday, ordinary objects, the work of New Iberia’s Shawne Major sparks a personal, emotional attachment while sending a collective message.

Post Office Named in Honor of Fallen War Hero ABBEVILLE – The United States Senate approved naming the post office on Veterans Memorial Drive in honor of Vietnam War hero Richard Franklin Abshire. Sen. Mary Landrieu made the announcement official…

Perhaps it was the guests themselves, all dressed up for the Black & White Gala, who glittered the most at Lafayette’s Acadiana Center for the Arts. The event, held last Aug. 18, was a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.…

Last year, Cajuns quarterback Blaine Gautier took ULL football where it’s never gone before. Now he wants to go further.

Lafayette portrait artist Mary Morvant brings out the personalities of her subjects one brush stroke at a time.

Bayou Teche Beer Takes Silver ARNAUDVILLE –“Cheers” are definitely in order for the family-operated Bayou Teche Brewery.      The Knott brothers – Karlos, Byron and Dorsey – scored a silver medal at the 2012 World Beer Championships for their…

In 31 years at the helm of the LCVC, Gerald Breaux helped transform Lafayette from tourism blip to tourism bastion.

New Iberia’s Melissa Bonin showcases her delicate touch in her recently opened New Orleans art gallery

A parade for an Idol WESTLAKE – Thousands of well-wishers, many brandishing homemade signage touting their local hero, lined the streets of Westlake on May 12, 2012, to celebrate Josh Ledet’s success on the hit show, American Idol. Just days…

Across Acadiana

Cheerleader, Lafayette’s Megan Boudreaux uprooted her cozy life to better the lives of child slaves in impoverished Haiti.

From larger arenas to intimate clubs to outdoor festivals, acadiana residents have lots of options for experiencing great live shows.

Well-established Lafayette artist Francis X. Pavy continues to evolve and grow as the art community reflects on his past works.

Lafayette Tops List asTasty Town LAFAYETTE – Not to brag, but all Southern Living magazine did was re-affirm what Acadiana locals and tourists have known for years: When it comes to food in the South, there’s no town tastier than…

Comedian and actress Jen Kober lives in California and travels constantly, but she is always thrilled to come home to Lake Charles.

Alum gives largest ever one-time gift to ULL’s College of Engineering LAFAYETTE – Donald Mosing, the recently retired CEO of Frank’s Casing Crew & Rental Tools Inc., donated $2.83 million to the University of Louisiana–Lafayette’s College of Engineering – the…

Ragin’ Cajuns Win Bowl Game LAFAYETTE – For the first time in 41 years, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns football team played in the postseason, earning an invitation to the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl held on Dec. 17, 2011, in…

Two filmmakers from different generations and different parts of the state capture the everyday essence of Acadiana together.

Through her signature Little Red Tricycle series, Lafayette artist Vergie Banks captures an audience longing for the sentimental.

Celebrates a Centennial

Bob Marlin, the new basketball coach at ULL, is hoping to turn the team around.

Or At Least “Pretty Darn Good”

The Paul and Lulu Hilliard Museum in Lafayette honors an Acadiana art legend, Elemore Morgan Jr., by showcasing the work of those he taught and touched.

LAFAYETTE – The Academy of Interactive Entertainment, a technical school specializing in video game, 3-D and animation effects and design, will open in the beginning of 2012 at the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise, or LITE, Center in ULL’s Research Park.…

Our A to Z Guide of Places to Go

The Knott family of Arnaudville has found a niche making beer that partners nicely with the tastes of Acadiana

News briefs from around Acadiana

Our guide to the music of Cajun Country, some great places to get to two-steppin’ and some of the best performers in the genres