by J. Christian Lewis | Aug 1, 2025 | Church
Ground breaking takes place for new dormitory and multi-purpose facility Opelousas, LA- On the surface, the architect’s drawing of the gray stone facade that will enclose The Refinery’s new dormitory and multi-purpose facility looks like any other development...
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...
