Smoothie King Corporate Headquarters Leaving New Orleans

Smoothie King is moving its corporate headquarters out of New Orleans, and taking most of it’s 80 jobs to a new location in Dallas. Greater New Orleans Inc... Read More »

Meche’s Donut Opens Pinhook Road Location

Rickey Meche’s Donut King, a local favorite since 1968, recently held their Grand Opening for it's newest location at 2025 W. Pinhook Road in Lafayette... Read More »

JD Bank Helps Vietnam Veterans Replace Stolen Patriotic Ceremony Items

In February, the unthinkable happened to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1058. Vandals stole the trailer where many of the veterans’ valuables were stored... Read More »

Diocese Celebrates Centennial in Abbeville

Members from multiple churches around the city celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the formation of the Diocese of Lafayette at St. Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville. Read More »

Mayor-President, SLCC to Work Towards New Training Course

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) may be getting resources to train electrical linemen following the passage of an ordinance by the Lafayette City-Parish Council. Read More »

City Tapped As 4-Year Home to Songwriters Festival

Come May; Lafayette will be a temporary home to seasoned and burgeoning musicians alike as part of the South Louisiana Songwriters Festival and Workshop. Read More »

Cuts in State Funding May Force LGH to Close University Hospitals and Clinics

The future of University Hospital and Clinics continues to hang in the air as Lafayette General Health took its first step towards shuttering the institution Tuesday, April 3. Read More »

City-Parish Council Votes To Ax Free Golf for Officials

The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted unanimously to eliminate free golf for city officials. Read More »

Lafayette Pharmacists Granted Medical Marijuana Licenses

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy awarded nine licenses for medical marijuana pharmacies throughout the state, one of which was in Lafayette. Read More »

Surrey Street Bridge Repairs Begin

After months of delays to repair the Surrey Street Bridge following an emergency closure, construction is now underway... Read More »

Nimlok Louisiana Becomes VOXX Exhibits: New company offers customized interactive experiences

Nimlok Louisiana, a Lafayette-based business providing exhibit solutions and design, storage options, and trade show services for more than 13 years, is now VOXX Exhibits.. Read More »

Lexi Langlinais joins Sylvia McLain's Real Estate Team

Realtor Sylvia McLain is proud to announce Lexi Langlinais as the newest member to her team... Read More »

People in Business: Paul A. Fontana - Named to Board of Examiners

Paul A. Fontana, OTRL, FAOTA has accepted an appointment by Gov. John Bel Edwards to serve a 5 year term on the Louisiana Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners Read More »

Rotolo’s Craft & Crust Takes Home Gold During The 2018 World Pizza Games

Mitch Rotolo Jr., Vice President of research & development for Rotolo's Craft and Crust, trained under pizza masters in Italy... Read More »

SOLA Giving Day; Acadian Ambulance CEO Donates $50,000

Elaine and Richard Zuschlag have made a matching donation of $50,000 through South Louisiana Giving Day to support the St. Pius Monsignor Richard von Phul Mouton Scholarship Fund... Read More »