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State Senator Fred Mills Discusses Legalization of Medical Marijuana and Developments in Healthcare
Healthcare in Louisiana is always front and center in the news. Now that medical marijuana is legal and will be available in 10 dispensaries throughout the state, it’s the perfect time to visit with State Senator Fred Mills,
Red Lerille - Fitness Icon and Community Inspiration
If you ask Red Lerille about the best methods for staying in shape and in good health, you will hear one answer, over and over: Work out with weights! - He knows what he's talking about; Red Lerille has been in the health club business since the early...
Zach McMath, President of Acadiana Food Hub
Our guest is Zach McMath, President of the Acadiana Food Hub and a native of Lafayette with a family history involved in the distribution of food. With a granddad who was a Tom's Peanut salesman back in 1952,
Terry Huval, Retired Director of Lafayette Utilities System, shares historical overview of bringing Fiber Optic Broadband Network to Lafayette
It's been almost ten years since LUS Fiber began rolling out what is known as the "4th Utility -Fiber to the Home (FTTH)," which gave Lafayette residents access to the gold standard of internet connectivity: high-speed fiber optic internet service.
Meet Judi Terzotis, President of The Advocate
One encounter with Judi Terzotis, President of The Advocate, is all it takes to discern her love of journalism. Typically, journalists report on other people's stories, but we flip the roles as we listen to Judi Terzotis, wife of Bob, mom of Capt.
Lafayette Ballet Theatre's Mitzi Heath Discusses 18th Annual Nutcracker Ballet
Mitzi Heath, Co-Artistic Director of the Lafayette Ballet Theatre, provides a delightful take on why she has the most wonderful job in the world. On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Mitzi speaks about the theater and its conservatory,
Meet State Rep. Julie Stokes
Rep. Julie Stokes, Republican State Legislator from Kenner and candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State, is a force to be reckoned with. On a recent visit to Lafayette where she was speaking to the annual convention of the Louisiana Clerks of Court A...
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Launches 34th Season
The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory of Music is our focus and our guests are Dana Baker, Executive Director, and Rachael Sudul, Director of Development. This episode of Discover Lafayette is a wonderful opportunity to learn more from Dana an...
Miles Perret Cancer Services Hosts 18th Annual Games of Acadiana
This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about the Miles Perret Cancer Services, a resource center for individuals and their families fighting, surviving, and living with cancer. Today’s guests are Sherry Hernandez, Community Liaison,
Meet Maugie and Pat Pastor, Iconic Proprietors of Chez Pastor and T'Frere's House Bed and Breakfast
You will never hear a more delightful interview than this episode of Discover Lafayette with Maugie and Pat Pastor, iconic proprietors of Chez Pastor and T'Frere's House. Maugie and Pat share a love of the restaurant business and their enthusiasm will...