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.
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…
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…