LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Chef and Owner Ryan Trahan is bringing his passion for Southern cuisine and live-fire cooking to the heart of Lafayette with his newest concept, Vestal. Opened April 23, for dinner service and happy hour, the…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its clinics on Heymann Boulevard in Lafayette and Wright Avenue in Crowley. Both of these clinics opened on April 1, 2011, when CIS…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Chuck Fest Foundation Board of Directors have announced the 7th annual Chuck Fest, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Downtown Lake Charles. This announcement comes after a one year…
Sometimes, people need someone to fight for them. That's what good lawyers do for clients, whether it's tax law, family law, personal injury law or any other field. But great lawyers are more than just skilled debaters. They are true…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival would like to welcome all up-and-coming literary stars to participate in their Children’s Word and Picture Workshops at the Sliman Theatre and George Rodrigue Park on Saturday,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – On Friday, March 19, 2021, Moncus Park celebrated the groundbreaking on the play elements in Phase 2 of the new park’s construction, and also announced two major gifts that made it possible. Ochsner Lafayette General…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival will host a Cajun cocktail party featuring music by the Bunk Johnson Brazz Band and Food Network Star Chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll, on Fri., April 9,…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – May 22 & 23, kites of all sizes and shapes will fill the skies at the West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex in Port Allen, Louisiana. Look for the kites in the sky, located just…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Join Hospice of Acadiana for the 3rd annual Hit the Road with Hospice of Acadiana 5k Memorial Run & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, March 27, as they kick off and unveil the prizes…
The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines for most of 2020. But people’s regular medical needs didn’t stop because of the COVID chaos. Our top doctors worked in a variety of fields, from dermatology to obstetrics and gynecology to urology. They all…
The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines for most of 2020. But people’s regular medical needs didn’t stop because of the COVID chaos. Our top doctors worked in a variety of fields, from dermatology to obstetrics and gynecology to urology. They all…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Kenneth J. Cochran, DSc, RN, FACHE, President & CEO, Opelousas General Health System, has been elected to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives. The Council of Regents…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Teachers from across Acadiana are invited to a virtual teacher night filled with arts, creativity, and hope!. “Arts Create Hope” is a partnership between the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Hilliard Art Museum, Lafayette Parish…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Iberia Film Festival, sponsored by the Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL), will be held Nov. 14, 2020 at the Essanee Theater (126 Iberia St.) in downtown New Iberia. Covid-19 precautions will be in…
NEW ORLEANS – This month, Acadiana Profile and Louisiana Life magazines won a combined total of 14 awards from the International Regional Magazines Association. The organization’s membership consists of state and regional magazines from across the United States and…
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…
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,…
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).…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – For the first time in over 40 years, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles—the world’s largest Cajun and Creole festival—will be hosted virtually, to the world. With the theme “Bonne Fête Tout le Monde,” three days of…
ARNAUDVILLE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project is excited to announce that the installation of a floating dock next to Myran's Maison de Manger in Arnaudville is now complete. The dock installation was implemented via a grant from the…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery and distributor Lard Oil announced today a combined donation of approximately 28,000 gallons of Synergy gasoline™ and Synergy Diesel Efficient ™ to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts in the…
BREAUX BRIDGE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project is canceling its full-blown annual Shake Your Trail Feather Festival due to COVID-19 this year, but the “Paddle to the Party” boat parade is becoming the “Paddle is the Party.” Band…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – Shadows-on-the-Teche is thankful to be a recipient of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) Louisiana Culture Care Fund (LCCF). The LCCF is meant to help Louisiana’s cultural community weather the coronavirus by covering…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – In March, Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) announced the application process for a new Leaders in Law Enforcement Award. The purpose of this annual award is to recognize one Louisiana sheriff’s department and one Louisiana…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia (LAENI) will hold the Running of the Bulls 5K/1 Mile Fun Run on Sat., Sept. 26, 2020 in downtown New Iberia. The event is a dog friendly 5k/1…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Join 1A and presenter Orhan McMillan on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 9:00 a.m. for this interactive webinar that will give small business owners the tactical tools to set up an e-commerce website through Shopify,…
NEW IBERIA, La. (press release) – The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program offers weekly to members top-quality hand selected produce from the Iberia Community Garden and Acadiana Growers Alliance affiliate farmers/producers. In addition to receiving locally grown produce you’ll be…
HOUMA, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will celebrate its 37th anniversary of providing advanced cardiovascular care to communities in south Louisiana and beyond. CIS began with the vision of Dr. Craig Walker, who started…
CHURCH POINT, La. (press release) — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Cajun Traditions Food Processors owner Lonnie Richard announced the company’s development of a new meat processing and packaging facility in Church Point, Louisiana. Meat processing startup Cajun Traditions…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Lt. Governor's office is taking “Louisiana Travel Talks” on the road again. After a fun and successful afternoon at Global Wildlife Refuge in Tangipahoa Parish, they are headed to Evangeline Parish and…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik is proud to announce that one of the founding partners of MMRB&H, was recently appointed by the governor to the Board of Supervisors for Louisiana State University. In this…
JEANERETTE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project is excited to announce that the installation of a floating dock at T.J. Viator Memorial Park in Jeanerette is now complete. The dock installation was implemented via a grant from the Federal…
VERMILIONVILLE, La (press release) – On Thursday, Aug. 6, Vermilionville and La Cuisine de Maman will offer evening hours for visitors. On Thursdays, both the village and the restaurant will be open until 8pm! La Cuisine de Maman Hours: Monday-Saturday…
NEW IBERIA, La. (press release) – Applications are open for the 7th annual Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition. Thirty artists will have the opportunity to compete for $6,500 in cash prizes to be awarded by Judge Kenn Backhaus, nationally acclaimed Bucks…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Sky High For Kids invites the community to join the Virtual Lafayette Banquet on Friday, August 7 at 7pm broadcasted live from Rock ‘n’ Bowl de Lafayette. Help raise the funds necessary to fund…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Opelousas General Health System proudly announces its recent recognition as a Gift Shining Star designated hospital, which is the highest designation within The Gift program. The Gift is a quality improvement initiative and hospital designation…
HOUMA, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum will be reopening to the public on Tuesday, August 17, 2020. Early access will be granted to members Aug. 4 - 15, and the UL Lafayette campus community Aug. 11…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) has established an endowment fund to benefit nursing students at South Louisiana Community College in honor of the late Michael McElderry, who provided cardiovascular care to the Acadiana…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Hospice of Acadiana broke ground on its to-be-built 12-bed inpatient hospice house, the Calcutta House. The 8,500 square foot hospice is scheduled to be complete June 2021. The Calcutta House will provide end-of-life care for…
People are never more vulnerable than when visiting doctors. Whether it’s for a routine checkup, treatment for a life-threatening illness or an auspicious occasion like the birth of a child, the patient will always feel at least some anxiety and…
People are never more vulnerable than when visiting doctors. Whether it’s for a routine checkup, treatment for a life-threatening illness or an auspicious occasion like the birth of a child, the patient will always feel at least some anxiety and…
Annual LTA awards recognize best of the Louisiana tourism industry
