CROWLEY, La. (press release) – Acadia Parish Tourism will sponsor Shanteé Gotte Manuel, founder of Cakebar in downtown Crowley, as she represents Acadia Parish at Taste Louisiana in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov.…
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…
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…
In the regular world, Halloween is when children dress up, ask for candy, enjoy a few more pieces than on a normal day and secure candy stashes for the next few…
November festivals in Acadiana offer a mix of celebrations, from iconic food to local fall fests, creative works and even the start of holiday festivities. As the third 'ber' month of the year, November feels like fall while also bringing…
DJ BBQ is the host of "Lost In," a 30-minute TV and digital series that explores the great adventures of some of the most unique and up-and-coming locations in the country. According to its website, the "Lost In" series is…
Originally shared in the 2023 Aug-Sep issue of Acadiana Profile, the following has been updated with new information. Crowley’s motto may be "Where Life Is Rice And Easy" (it’s in the middle of rice country), but it’s also considered one…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…