by J. Christian Lewis | Oct 28, 2024 | Government
My admiration for Jules D. Edwards III grew after his second campaign for City Court. Only a year earlier, he lost handily 57% to 43% to an attorney with no prior judicial experience despite his own 27 years as a judge. When the City Court judgeship opened...
by J. Christian Lewis | Jul 18, 2024 | Government
Sharon Steen, Contributor That was the question presented to the Lafayette City Council at its July 16, 2024, meeting. Mayor-President Monique Boulet’s veto of a proposed gas station went unchallenged before a crowded auditorium at Lafayette Consolidated...
by J. Christian Lewis | May 28, 2024 | Government
Acadiana’s Pride tests the meaning of loving one’s neighbor Kirk Alexander walked beneath the General Alfred Mouton statue every Saturday morning as a child. The Confederate’s stoney gaze and folded arms loomed in front of old Lafayette City Hall...
by J. Christian Lewis | Jan 13, 2024 | Family
Lafayette man’s faith and work ethic echoes America’s past. Drumbeats and lyrics flow from the sound system as water sprays and brushes sway – “♪♪♪We believe in the one true God, We believe in Father, Spirit, Son, We believe that good has...
by J. Christian Lewis | Dec 2, 2023 | Church
Men from four Lafayette churches gather to pray for Lafayette Competition for men’s time on Saturdays in Acadiana is strong. This is especially true in the Fall. Little leagues, hunting, tailgating, honey-do’s and sleeping-in all jostle for time. ...
