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Eating at All Day Lafayette: New Concept, Endless Options

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…

Moncus Park Received $50,000 National Kubota Award

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…

Acadiana Profile Magazine Wins 4 Gold and 15 Total IRMA Awards

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…

What to Do in Acadiana This Weekend: Sep. 25-27

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…

New Trader Joe’s in Lafayette Now Open

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…

Acadiana Dominates Louisiana’s Fastest-Growing Cities List

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…

What to Do in Acadiana This Weekend: Sep. 18-20

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…

Neighborhood Grocery Jefferson Market & Deli Will Open in 2027

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…

CODOFIL’s Louisiana French Exhibit in Acadia Parish

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 Travel Named Global Champion Destination

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…

Lafayette’s Hottest Club: Tour de Lafayette

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…

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Lineup 2026 Released

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…

New Vermilionville Living Bayou Exhibit Dedicated to 2016 Floods

(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…

Modern Jazz Movement Concert at the Lafayette Regional Airport

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 Will Celebrate 2nd Annual Acadian Day This Weekend

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…

New Walk-On’s in Carencro Now Open

CARENCRO, La. (press release) – Walk-On's in Carencro celebrated its grand opening on Monday, July 20. The Carencro location at 3520 NE Evangeline Thwy. is the 10th location operated by the hospitality company for Walk-On's Bistreaux, Ten Eight Concepts.  According…

Acadiana Musicians Form Band to Preserve La-La Music

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Louisiana musicians Zydeco Izreal (Israel Chaisson) and Brayden Janice have formed Le Nouveau Zydeco, an acoustic band dedicated to preserving and celebrating traditional Louisiana Creole music, particularly La-La music, the precursor to modern Zydeco. Rooted…

Shrimp, Ducks, Wine and More August Festivals in Acadiana

This week, August begins, which means summer is almost over. Though the summer heat here lasts well beyond what most other places consider summer months, this season brings annual festivals you can't get in the fall or spring. Make the…

Lynda Benglis: Artist from Lake Charles Inspired Dior Designer

LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) – One of the world’s most celebrated fashion houses, Christian Dior, drew inspiration from an artist from Lake Charles for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 haute couture collection. Designing for the upcoming collection is Creative Director Jonathan…