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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

LAFAYETTE – The artwork of Sarah Ahrens, a 17-year-old student at St. Thomas More High School, will be showcased on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., for the next year.Ahrens’ piece, titled Shades of Autumn – an oil painting depicting the…

Tim Credeur on Fatherhood and Ultimate Fighting

LOS ANGELES –– On April 6, representatives of The Recording Academy – the organization that hosts the prestigious Grammy Awards – announced that Best Cajun or Zydeco Album was one of 31 categories eliminated. Created in 2008, the Cajun or…

On April 12, 2011 the staff of Acadiana Profile Magazine held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Lafayette Chamber and a open house at Jolie's Louisiana Bistro in Lafayette.In addition to our staff, Acadiana Profile had numerous freelance writers to…

Growth of Acadiana companies boosts region’s appeal to residents.

Bonnie Maillet, CEO of Boysenblue, grew up in the oil industry and fell in love with it. Now she’s proof that a small company with great determination can get major results.

MAMOU – Lovable and  iconic Fred’s Lounge bartender Sue Vasseur – better known as Tante Sue de Mamou – has tilted back her last swig of Saturday morning cinnamon schnapps. After 40 years of working at this cultural destination for…