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Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard – Community Builder
March 16, 2018

As a seminary student at St. Joseph's in Covington, Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard wasn't always focused on a career in law enforcement. But during summer breaks when he worked as a part-time deputy for Cameron Parish Sheriff Sono Savoie,

Paul Hilliard – WWII Vet, Oil Man, Philanthropist
March 09, 2018

Paul Hilliard, President of Badger Oil Corporation, has led a wonderful life of generosity and love of community that provides a humbling lesson in being a good steward of God’s resources. - Hilliard exemplifies the selfless spirit and pride of our WW...

Hilliard Art Museum Director Louanne Greenwald
March 02, 2018

Louanne Greenwald, Hilliard Art Museum Director, became fascinated with creative expression through the arts as a teenager.  Today, she works to spread the incredible joy she felt at her first major exhibit in Akron, Ohio where she grew up.

George Graham – Author of Acadiana Table
February 22, 2018

George Graham, Acadiana Table food blogger, author and President of the Graham Group exudes passion: for life, for the rich culinary heritage of Cajun and Creole Cooking, for photography, and for Lafayette....the place he calls home. -

Philip Gould, Documentary and Architectural Photographer
February 12, 2018

Philip Gould’s exquisite photography brings the unique culture of Louisiana to life.  A documentary/architecture photographer who has made Louisiana his home and favorite subject since 1974, Gould has photographed throughout the state,

Warren Perrin, Historian and Preservationist of Acadian Culture
February 05, 2018

Warren Perrin, renowned historian of Acadian culture and a man who has dedicated his life to promoting the accurate history of the Acadians, is our guest on this episode of Discover Lafayette. - Author of "Acadian Redemption,

Jan Swift, Host of Discover Lafayette, visits with daughters Kelly and Taylor about Life, Community and Family
January 29, 2018

The tables are turned on Jan Swift as her daughters, Kelly and Taylor, interview her about why she started Discover Lafayette, her love of her community, and anything else that came to mind!  Kelly and Taylor have been there, along with their dad,

Dr. Bryan Sibley, Putting God First
January 22, 2018

Eighteen years ago, Dr. Bryan Sibley, a well-known Lafayette pediatrician, had an epiphany that changed his life.  He realized that the things on which he spent his time were not in line with his true priorities in life: his faith and his family.

Patrick S. Ottinger: Mineral Law Scholar, Professor, Author, Public Servant and Family Man
January 16, 2018

Known today for his expertise in mineral law, Patrick S. Ottinger leaped into Lafayette's oil and gas heyday in December 1973 after graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and LSU Law School where he was a member of the Moot Court Boar...

Scott Feehan, Festival International CEO
January 04, 2018

Lafayette is known for its family-friendly music festivals. Festival International is the largest international music and arts festival celebrated in the  U. S. with over 300,000 attending the free outdoor event for five days the last week in April eac...