EPISODE 11

Lafayette is known as the “Hub City.” Lynn Guidry’s love of the community inspired him to develop a fascinating presentation on the history of Lafayette and its visionary decisions which positioned it to become the hub of Acadiana.

Blue Rolfes, longtime anchor of KLFY TV10 who now serves as Communications Director for the Diocese of Lafayette, discusses her career as a journalist, balancing family and work, and her love of Lafayette’s culture and people.

Robert Dafford, a Lafayette native and resident, is one of the most prolific muralists in America having painted over 400 works of public art across the United States, Canada, France, Belgium, and England. Dafford has painted twenty large scale canvass...

Jady Regard is a man who wears many hats. Devoted husband and father, he is an entrepreneur who manages his family's pecan business, and has authored a line of children's books focusing on beloved football teams, starting with "Born To Be A Tiger."

Nanette Cook discusses her extended family ties in Lafayette, her interest in community service that she attributes to the example set by her father, Councilman Al Simon, and the issues that she faces as an elected official. Most importantly,

Elizabeth (“EB”) Brooks is well known in Lafayette for her service as Executive Director of Moncus Park, affectionately referred to by locals as “The Horse Farm.” In 2005, while a student at UL – Lafayette,

Cian Robinson moved south to Lafayette when his wife, Dr. Natalie Harder, was offered the opportunity to serve as Chancellor of South Louisiana Community College. Robinson discusses his love for the people of Lafayette,

Ben Berthelot has dedicated his working life to public service. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Ben talks with Jan Swift about the many cultural attractions for which Lafayette is known: great cuisine, rich cultural history,

Lafayette, Louisiana has embraced the tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras annually since 1897. Rick Chappuis and John Swift, officers of the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, discuss how their volunteer-led association coordinates thi...