Elliot Wade

In Louisiana, you can now carry a gun concealed without a permit. The law went into effect on the 4th of July after Gov. Jeff Landry signed it into law back in March.

Jessica Brown-Mason started the Resilience Rise Community Collaborative to bring change to her neighborhood.

For five years, Lafayette skaters had nowhere to go. Ooti Billeaud hopes to change that.

Barry Ancelet’s yearning for Louisiana culture abroad led to Festivals Acadiens et Créoles’ inception, now marking its 50th year. Inspired by a folk singer in France, Ancelet’s vision revitalized…

Moving gifted instruction and the French immersion program to other schools in the district are among options expected to come before the LPSB.

In 2018, the U.S. threw away over 11.3 million tons of used textiles, 66% of all production that year. Devin Bijeaux’s vintage market is putting a dent in that waste.

Troy “Primo” Primeaux of Primo’s Peppers gets philosophical about heat, addiction and rock and roll. Catch him in the new Hulu docuseries Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People.

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The event’s goal has always been to showcase an eclectic mix of up and coming talent. This year, Downtown Rising is trying to top itself.

LPD says it’s understaffed to deal with violence and with complaints about homelessness in Lafayette neighborhood.